UK Compliance & Risk Manager — Regulatory Leader

Knight Frank Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Frank seeks a UK Compliance and Risk Manager to join its Head Office in London to ensure LLP compliance with UK law and industry standards. The role develops and maintains compliance frameworks, supports risk management, and promotes a strong compliance culture across the business.

Responsibilities include managing risk reports, KRIs, regulatory filings, and leading investigations, while line-managing the Residential Compliance Advisor and coordinating ISO-related activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law, Risk Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent).
• Experience in compliance/risk within regulated environments.
• Ability to interpret and implement legislation with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure LLP compliance with all applicable UK legislation and regulation.
• Identify and assess emerging legislation and regulatory requirements; work with SMEs.
• Develop and maintain Compliance Risk Assessments and Internal Controls Framework.
• Maintain and update the corporate risk register; support leaders in risk management.
• Produce regular risk reports and dashboards for senior management.
• Monitor KRIs and escalate significant risk events.
• Track mitigation plans and ensure timely actions.
• Produce UK-specific compliance MI, analyze trends, drive remedial actions.
• Line manage Residential Compliance Advisor; provide guidance and oversight.
• Assist Compliance Advisors with complaint responses as needed.
• Oversee LLP regulatory registrations and timely submissions of annual returns.
• Lead UK compliance investigations with thorough documentation and reporting.
• Maintain ISO standards compliance and audits/certifications.
• Promote UK Compliance agenda through training and clear communication.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Regulatory reporting

Risk assessment

ISO standards

Leadership

Education

Law degree

ICA/IRM cert

Job description

Knight Frank seeks a UK Compliance and Risk Manager to join its Head Office in London to ensure LLP compliance with UK law and industry standards. The role develops and maintains compliance frameworks, supports risk management, and promotes a strong compliance culture across the business.

Responsibilities include managing risk reports, KRIs, regulatory filings, and leading investigations, while line-managing the Residential Compliance Advisor and coordinating ISO-related activities.