Strategic Ethics & Compliance Manager

Saffery Llp; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Saffery LLP is seeking an experienced risk and compliance professional to join at manager level and support the ethics and independence framework. You will interpret ethical standards, provide day-to-day guidance, and monitor compliance across the firm.

The role involves drafting policies, coordinating annual processes, and assisting investigations while maintaining external regulatory relationships. A qualified accountant with audit or ethics experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with audit experience or ethics function in a professional services environment.
• Strong knowledge of ICAEW Code of Ethics and FRC Ethical Standard.
• Knowledge of ISQM (UK)1 is desirable.
• Excellent IT skills and data handling ability.

Responsibilities

• Interpret ethical standards and advise on day-to-day questions; escalate complex issues.
• Monitor compliance with ethical requirements and firm policies.
• Draft and maintain ethical and independence policies and guidance.
• Coordinate and monitor annual compliance processes and declarations.
• Support investigations into ethical breaches and remedial actions.
• Prepare reports for senior leadership and regulators.
• Support ethics training and knowledge sharing within a small team.

Skills

Ethics knowledge

Audit experience

Stakeholder influence

Project management

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

Saffery LLP is seeking an experienced risk and compliance professional to join at manager level and support the ethics and independence framework. You will interpret ethical standards, provide day-to-day guidance, and monitor compliance across the firm.

The role involves drafting policies, coordinating annual processes, and assisting investigations while maintaining external regulatory relationships. A qualified accountant with audit or ethics experience is preferred.