Senior Manager - Compliance Monitoring

Senior Manager - Compliance Monitoring

Department: Client Role

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London, UK

Reporting To: Chris Holliday

Description

We are currently representing a leading global Financial Services firm in the appointment of high calibre professionals as part of a period of strategic growth and investment.

Our client operates at the intersection of corporate, fiduciary and regulatory services, partnering with private equity houses, investment managers and international financial institutions. Backed by long term institutional investment and an established global brand, the firm is scaling its capabilities, technology and international footprint.

This is an opportunity to join a business that combines the agility of a growth platform with the credibility, client base and governance of a market leader.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Manager, Compliance Monitoring will lead the design and delivery of a risk based, multi jurisdictional Compliance Monitoring Programme across regulated entities. The role provides second line assurance, working closely with senior leadership, risk, compliance and financial crime teams to assess regulatory frameworks and monitor key risks. Responsibilities include setting annual plans, coordinating with Internal Audit and first line teams, reporting and overseeing remediation through to completion.

• Ensure monitoring aligns with local regulatory, AML/CTF, sanctions, conduct and prudential requirements in each jurisdiction.
• Plan and deliver compliance reviews end to end, producing clear reporting, MI and thematic insights for senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate closely with Internal Monitoring and Internal Audit to ensure clarity and consistency across the three lines of defence.
• Partner with AMLCOs, MLROs and Financial Crime leadership to support risk assessments, regulatory readiness and supervisory examinations.
• Embed monitoring outcomes into enterprise risk management, Board reporting and group wide governance frameworks.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Compliance Monitoring team, driving high standards of quality, consistency and technical capability.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Law, Business, Finance, Risk, or a related discipline and a professional certification ("e.g. ICA, ACAMS, ACOI, IIA or similar") would be preferential.
• Able to demonstrate circa 7+ years' experience in compliance monitoring, internal audit, risk, regulatory compliance or financial crime role within a TCSP, fiduciary or broader financial services environment.
• Able to demonstrate previous experience leading and overseeing compliance monitoring or audit programmes.
• Able to demonstrate a good understanding of AML/CTF frameworks, sanctions obligations, CDD/EDD standards, and TCSP specific regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Able to demonstrate a knowledge of supervisory expectations, ideally including one or more of BVI, Bermuda, Cayman, ADGM/DIFC, Ireland, and emerging UK/HK regimes.
• Proven experience in managing and mentoring team members, with accountability for delivery quality and performance.