Manager - Governance, Risk & Compliance

Equiom Group

Key Responsibilities

Business Growth & Client Development

• Support business development by contributing to client proposals and responding to regulatory queries

• Advise prospective clients on compliance requirements for market entry and set up

• Manage licence applications, including preparation of business plans and liaison with regulators

• Build strong relationships with clients, intermediaries and regulatory bodies

Culture & Collaboration

• Promote a strong culture of compliance and integrity internally and across client organisations

• Collaborate across teams and service lines to deliver integrated client solutions

• Deliver compliance training and induction sessions (AML, risk, governance)

• Act as a trusted point of contact for clients and regulators

Execution & Delivery

• Act as outsourced Compliance Officer and/or MLRO for client firms

• Develop and implement compliance, risk and AML policies and procedures

• Design and manage risk based compliance monitoring programmes

• Conduct compliance reviews and risk audits

• Oversee AML compliance, including suspicious activity reporting and regulatory liaison

• Monitor regulatory developments and advise clients on implications

• Maintain compliance registers and track key risks and incidents

• Support ad hoc client projects and regulatory requests

What We re Looking For

Essential

• Strong knowledge of international regulatory frameworks

• Proven experience in compliance, AML, or risk roles

• Relevant professional certification (e.g. ICA, ACAMS)

• Experience drafting compliance, risk and AML frameworks and policies

Desirable

• Experience within financial services or investment structures

• Knowledge of financial services licensing processes

• Familiarity with regulatory bodies in leading financial centres

What Success Looks Like

• Contribution to new business and client growth

• Strong client and regulator relationships

• High quality, timely compliance advice and reporting

• Positive regulatory outcomes for clients

• High levels of client satisfaction and retention