Private Equity Risk and Compliance Manager

As a Private Equity Independence Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding the firm's integrity while enabling growth. This is your chance to influence how we navigate a complex, evolving regulatory landscape-balancing commercial ambition with ethical responsibility. You'll be at the heart of decision-making, ensuring independence and protecting our reputation, all while supporting the firm's success in the private equity space. If you're passionate about problem-solving, thrive under pressure, and want to contribute to something that truly matters, this is the role for you.,

• Monitor independence risks across private equity groups, including changes from investments, divestments, and restructuring.
• Apply independence rules (FRC, SEC, Global Policy) to private equity structures across multiple jurisdictions.
• Advise teams and partners on independence issues for complex relationships and portfolio companies.
• Lead and document independence assessments for private equity clients, covering services, relationships, and investments.
• Communicate confidently with senior stakeholders, providing clear guidance and delivering difficult messages when required.
• Support training and knowledge-sharing initiatives for teams working with private equity clients.
• Refine internal policies, procedures, and tools to strengthen independence compliance.
  
  You have a working knowledge of private equity structures, audit processes, and independence regulations (FRC, SEC, GIP, etc.).
• You have proven analytical, organisational, and project-management skills, with the ability to make sound judgments and manage detailed information accurately.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence to deliver clear, sometimes challenging messages and interact effectively at all levels.
• You have strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, support, and empathise with client-facing practitioners.
• You are a conscientious, ambitious team player, demonstrating strong self-management and the ability to take initiative in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• You have experience in coaching and supporting colleagues, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving and strong people-management capabilities.