Risk and Compliance Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is seeking a manager for its Independence Conflicts and Ethics Team. In this role, you will provide expert advice on risk compliance while managing and coaching junior team members. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in risk management compliance, strong analytical and project management skills, and exceptional communication abilities to influence stakeholders across all levels. This full-time position offers a hybrid work model with various benefits designed to support your career and personal growth.

Benefits

Private medical cover

24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP

Flexible working arrangements

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in risk management compliance or related disciplines.
• Proven analytical, organizational, and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Skilled in coaching and people management.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on risk compliance and independence.
• Manage and coach junior team members.
• Oversee compliance and independence processes.
• Lead projects such as regulatory reporting and process enhancements.
• Engage with stakeholders to foster an ethical culture.

Skills

Risk management compliance

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Commercial awareness

Job description

Job Description & Summary

Please note : This is a 12 month fixed term opportunity

The Independence Conflicts and Ethics Team forms a vital part of One Firm Risk Management working at the heart of the business to ensure all regulatory ethical and operational responsibilities are met. This team offers policy guidance and operational support while also closely monitoring compliance with both internal and external regulations such as independence business conduct and ethics requirements. Members of the team regularly engage with colleagues across the business providing practical solutions-focused advice to protect the firm’s reputation and regulatory standing.

Joining the team as a manager offers a unique and exciting opportunity to contribute significantly during a period of process establishment and innovation. The central focus of the role is to support Partners and staff in maintaining compliance with independence regulatory requirements.

What your days will look like :

• Provide expert advice on risk compliance and independence, interpreting firm policies and external regulations.
• Manage and coach junior team members to develop technical and interpersonal skills.
• Oversee and improve compliance and independence processes for operational effectiveness. Support audit tenders, client onboarding and non-audit service assessments to ensure rule adherence.
• Lead or contribute to projects such as regulatory reporting breach investigations and process enhancements.
• Engage with stakeholders across all levels and the global network to foster ethical culture and continuous improvement.

The role is for you if :

• you have experience in risk management compliance or related disciplines; independence / conflicts knowledge is preferred.
• you have proven analytical, organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• you have excellent written and verbal communication, able to convey complex information confidently.
• you have a proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• you are skilled in coaching and people management with adaptability to changing regulations.
• you possess commercial awareness, resilience under pressure and a proactive team‑oriented mindset.

What You’ll receive from us :

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life our benefits are designed to add value and support recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

Key Skills

Arm,Risk Management,Financial Services,Cybersecurity,COSO,PCI,Root cause Analysis,COBIT,NIST Standards,SOX,Information Security,RMF

Employment Type : Full‑Time

Vacancy : 1

Experience : years