Shaw Gibbs
Group Risk and Compliance Senior manager
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Group Risk and Compliance Senior manager
Group Risk & Compliance Senior Manager
Hybrid role – all offices considered
About Shaw Gibbs
Shaw Gibbs is a top 35 accountancy practice, supporting entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals across Central and Southern England. We thrive on a culture of expertise, respect, innovation, and collaboration, investing in our teams to deliver exceptional value for clients. Our growth means plenty of development opportunities, career progression, and a supportive team environment—backed by continuous training in technical, commercial, and leadership skills. We prioritise our people, aiming to enhance the employee experience with inclusive, values-driven practices.
Our multi-office presence in Central and Southern England—with ambitious expansion plans—now opens a permanent full-time or part-time opportunity for a Senior Manager in the Compliance team.
Remote and flexible work options, including travel to Group offices, are negotiable.
About the Role
You’ll support the Integration & Compliance Director in implementing the Shaw Gibbs Group compliance strategy, driving meaningful impact through cross-office initiatives in dynamic, risk-governance focused work.
As Senior Manager, Compliance, you’ll spearhead compliance activities across the organization, uniting the AML standardisation, fraud prevention, ethical conduct, and Data Protection By-law (DPB) compliance efforts while embedding a proactive risk culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote and embed a risk-aware culture through training, communication, and conversations across the Group.
- Oversee regulatory applications for new acquisitions (e.g., ICAEW/ACCA compliance, AMLregister, DBP) to ensure seamless compliance approvals.
- Maintain relationships with professional bodies (e.g., ACCA, ICAEW) and cross-government regulators.
- Provide clear, accurate reporting to the Compliance Director on breaches, risks, and compliance progress.
- Lead the Group risk register and develop a consolidated risk governance framework, covering:
- Financial, operational, technology, reputational, and strategic risks
- Ensure risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated effectively.
- Draft and implement Group-wide regulatory guidelines, ensuring alignment with best practices.
- Generate risk reports and dashboards for senior stakeholders and Board level, highlighting key regulatory trends and mitigations.
- Integrate MLCP regulatory roles into the compliance structure.
- Align with GDPR regulations and follow IC OAuth procedures for reports and notices.
- Collaborate with IT Partners on governance forums.
- Handle day-to-day risk and compliance queries via our shared inbox, supporting businesses proactively.
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What We Offer
Work Environment & Flexibility
- Hybrid working (three in-office days, two remote days)
- Flexible hours (core 10am–4pm, with built-in adaptability)
- Fast-growth opportunity in a company with executive aspirations
Career & Skill Development
- Exposure to diverse stakeholders and transformational Group projects.
- Pathway onto our Management Development Programme for next-level leaders.
- Regular education and job shadowing to upskill in compliance, risk management, and strategic thinking.
Incentives & Recognition
- ERIC monthly awards celebrating those who embody company values.
- Long-serving bonuses for tenure and contribution.
Team Culture & Community
- Company summer party plus networking events.
- Invitation to join internal sit-downs with experienced managers.
Benefits Package
- 25-day core holiday with benefits (e.g., holiday trading + 5 extra days buy/sell, flexible bank holidays).
- Wellbeing Day: An annual day dedicated to personal relaxation and health.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 online GP consultations, mental health first aiders, and second medical opinions.
- On-demand access to MYNDUP (therapy, counselling, coaching sessions).
- Discounts (Shaw Gibbs Rewards) spanning groceries, leisure, tech, gym memberships, and more.
- Health cash plan (covers routine medical check-ups).
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
- Client/employee referral bonuses.
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What You Bring
Qualifications & Background
- 5+ years’ experience in UK compliance (preferably within:
- Accountancy or legal practice environments).
- Regulator experience (e.g., ICAEW, ICAS, ACCA compliance teams, FCA prerogatives) or post-compliance in related sectors (audit, asset management).
- Proven regulatory risk appetite, covering: CDD (Customer Due Diligence), Anti-Bribery, Anti-Fraud, and GDPR.
Technical & Cultural Fit
- An active collaborator, known among colleagues for ethical conduct, stakeholder alignment, and cross-team influence.
- Thrives in an ambitious atmosphere with a mindset of continuous technical growth.
- Verbal and written sophistication enables seamless dialogue with senior stakeholders (Partners, Tech Teams, Client Directors).
- Diligent, organized, and prioritization-minded with a focus on high-quality output under tight deadlines.
Legal & Practical Requirements
- UK driver’s license for inter-site travel and conference attendance
Takeaway
We place a high priority on inclusion, ensuring recruits feel supported from the first application. If you’d like any accommodations (e.g., interview format adjustments, adaptive tools) to enhance accessibility, please contact us via recruitment@shawgibbs.com.
Shaw Gibbs values diversity of thought, celebrating a spectrum of experiences and backgrounds. Every perspective—and the uniqueness each brings—is essential to our creativity and client success. We appoint solely based on merit and suitability for contribution, irrespective of any protected characteristic.
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