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 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 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. 

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

Are you a compliance professional who thrives on navigating regulatory complexity and driving high standards of governance? As an Associate Manager – Operational Compliance, you'll play a pivotal role in strengthening IQ-EQ's compliance framework by overseeing regulatory processes, managing risk, monitoring operational controls, and developing a high-performing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive leader who enjoys balancing technical compliance expertise with people leadership, while helping ensure the business meets its regulatory obligations and maintains a culture of excellence.

What You Will Do

• You'll support the Manager in ensuring all regulatory approvals are processed, maintained, and kept up to date while overseeing compliance-related activities.
• You'll conduct client file reviews, bank transaction monitoring, CDD remediation follow-ups, and reviews of compliance matters that may lead to client disengagement.
• You'll perform Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), PEP and REP assessments, World-Check screenings, and monitor compliance findings and remediation activities across key systems and processes.
• You'll work closely with stakeholders to ensure compliance processes are adhered to, mitigate operational risks, and support the preparation of compliance reports and periodic reviews.
• You'll help build team capability by coaching and developing team members, conducting performance appraisals, and recommending career development plans.

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   
• Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 22 days paid leave. 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

About You

• You hold a degree in Law or another relevant discipline and possess a strong understanding of the Financial Services Act (FSA), Securities Act, FIAMLA and FIAMLR
• You bring robust experience within the financial services industry, preferably in Compliance or Operations.
• You have strong analytical and risk assessment skills, with the ability to identify compliance issues and drive effective remediation.
• You be a collaborative and proactive leader who can engage, coach, and develop team members while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• You have excellent communication skills and be highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining 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 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 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 relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.