Compliance Consultant, Regulatory Compliance

Company Description

ABOUT IQ-EQ

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.  We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms. 

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.                                    

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 

At IQ-EQ UK, we don’t just talk about being a great workplace – we’ve been recognized for it. Recently named in The Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 we craft spaces where potential is nurtured, individuality is celebrated, and careers flourish. Loving where you work shouldn’t be a bonus, it should be the baseline.

Job Description

Are you passionate about financial crime compliance and ready to make a meaningful impact? We're looking for a dynamic and team-oriented Compliance Consultant to join our fast-growing business line. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of client engagement - managing relationships, delivering high-quality compliance solutions, and supporting firms with expert advice.

You'll lead key projects including compliance monitoring assessments, policy and procedure reviews, and the creation of regulatory reports and manuals. As the first point of contact for a portfolio of clients, you'll ensure they receive market-leading support and guidance tailored to their needs.

If you're eager to grow your career in a collaborative environment and help shape the future of compliance, we’d love to hear from you.

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

• You provide clear, responsive regulatory advice and tailored compliance solutions to clients
• You lead consulting engagements across financial crime topics like AML, market abuse, and anti-bribery and corruption
• You develop and implement policies, procedures, and monitoring programs, ensuring clients stay ahead of regulatory changes
• You conduct onsite compliance reviews, draft detailed reports, and contribute to thought leadership on emerging regulations
• You build strong client relationships, becoming their trusted advisor and first point of contact for ongoing compliance support.

WHAT WE OFFER 

• Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
• Pension Scheme: Generous employer contribution with the ability to allow and increase employee contributions
• Wellbeing: Additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance, discounted gym membership, eye test and corporate GP
• Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave, plus all UK public holidays. Enhanced maternity and paternity, including shared parental leave and adoption leave
• Flexible working: We recognise the value of working flexibly and is keen to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements
• Support and development: We will ensure you have the right training, tools and development plan to grow and improve your skills every day

Qualifications

• Strong background in Compliance or AML/KYC, ideally gained at leading consultancies or professional services firms such as ACA, Bovill, Big Four, or similar.
• Deep understanding of financial crime regulations, including FCA compliance and Money Laundering Regulations.
• Proven ability to deliver client advisory and monitoring work, with a practical approach to implementing regulatory solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, client-focused mindset.
• Educational background in a relevant field (Bachelor’s or CISI Diploma), with proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience across financial services sectors like asset management or banking.

Additional Information

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, speaking 41 languages across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We’re committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our client’s sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.