Job Description
Risk & Compliance Manager (Maternity Cover – 18 Month FTC)
Location: Manchester
Are you passionate about ethical investing and looking to make a meaningful impact in compliance? Join a purpose-driven investment management firm as a Risk & Compliance Manager on an 18-month fixed-term contract.
About the Business
This award-winning, employee-owned firm has built a reputation as one of the UK’s leading ethical investment specialists. Guided by the principles of independence, integrity, and responsibility, the business offers investment management and financial advice with a distinct focus on sustainability and positive impact.
The Opportunity
As Risk & Compliance Manager, you’ll provide expert oversight and hands-on support across a range of compliance and risk activities, contributing to a robust, mature framework that’s embedded at all levels of the business.
You’ll work alongside the Head of Risk & Compliance and a collaborative team to ensure continued alignment with FCA regulations—particularly in light of current thematic priorities like Consumer Duty and the forthcoming Model Portfolio Services (MPS) review.
Key Responsibilities
* Support compliance oversight across both Investment Management and Financial Advice arms of the business.
* Conduct client file reviews and thematic monitoring in line with the Compliance Monitoring Plan
* Carry out trade monitoring and support reconciliation of transaction reporting.
* Review financial promotions and internal communications for regulatory compliance.
* Help manage compliance registers (including PAD, conflicts, inside info, and complaints).
* Liaise with Risk Champions to maintain the risk register and support business-wide risk awareness.
* Assist in preparing board-level Management Information and regulatory reports for the FCA.
* Support oversight of the T&C scheme and contribute to supervision meeting coordination.
* Collaborate on policy maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives across compliance and risk areas.
* Work closely with Fund Managers and Administrators to support accurate and timely fund reporting.
About You
You will be a capable and collaborative compliance professional who brings:
* Prior experience in a regulatory or compliance role (investment or fund management experience desirable).
* Strong knowledge of FCA rules and principles—especially in relation to Consumer Duty.
* A working understanding of risk registers and the wider risk management process.
* Qualifications: Minimum Level 4 (CISI, CFA or equivalent).
* Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and problem-solving mindset.
* Confidence working independently and liaising with stakeholders across all levels.
* Familiarity with Pershing and/or Nexus systems (desirable).
Why Join?
* Be part of a values-led, employee-owned business where ethics and sustainability are embedded in everything.
* Work alongside a friendly and experienced Risk & Compliance team with a clear and established framework.
* Get involved in meaningful projects and regulatory developments that shape the future of ethical investing.
* Enjoy a central Manchester location and flexible, supportive working culture.