Senior Compliance Consultant

About the role

Senior Compliance Consultant Opportunity at Iq Eq

We are seeking a Senior Compliance Consultant to join our team in Newcastle upon Tyne, gb. This is a full-time position focused on leading complex client portfolios and delivering high-impact compliance consulting services.

In this role, you will own a book of business, providing strategic direction and expert guidance to clients while developing the capabilities of your colleagues. You will act as a trusted advisor, driving proactive business development and ensuring the delivery of technically robust compliance solutions. Success in this position requires strong leadership, meticulous attention to regulatory detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Key responsibilities

You will serve as the primary contact for key client relationships, delivering ongoing compliance support and ensuring alignment with client objectives. This includes designing and executing compliance monitoring reviews, anti-money laundering (AML) initiatives, and regulatory change programs. You will prepare thoroughly for assessments such as FCA mock visits, ensuring all activities are robust and audit-ready.

A core part of the role involves drafting, reviewing, and maintaining policies, procedures, and reports. You will ensure that all RegData filings and compliance documentation meet regulatory expectations and are clear, accurate, and actionable. You will establish and implement risk-based monitoring frameworks, ensuring all deliverables adhere to current regulatory standards and best practices.

You will also play a pivotal role in developing junior team members. This includes coaching colleagues, facilitating knowledge transfer, and contributing to internal initiatives that promote continuous learning and business growth. You will work closely with oversight teams to ensure policies remain current with evolving regulations, maintaining a sharp awareness of regulatory expectations. Translating complex regulatory requirements into practical, client-focused guidance will be essential to support successful implementation. You will champion continuous improvement across compliance workflows and documentation standards, enhancing the quality and efficiency of our engagements.

What we offer

Iq Eq provides a comprehensive total rewards statement designed to recognize and support your contributions. The compensation package reflects the value of your role and is aligned with your qualifications, experience, and skill set. You will also benefit from a generous pension scheme with employer contributions and the option to increase your own contributions.

Our wellbeing offerings include private health and dental care, life assurance, discounted gym memberships, eye tests, and access to a corporate GP service. You are entitled to 25 days of paid annual leave, plus all UK public holidays. Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave options are available.

We recognize the importance of flexibility and are open to discussions regarding flexible working arrangements to help you achieve an excellent work-life blend. Our commitment to your growth includes providing the right training, tools, and development plans to build your skills daily.

Requirements

You will bring prior experience in financial services, ideally within compliance consulting or a regulated environment. A deep understanding of FCA regulations, including AIFMs, MiFIDPRU, and the FCA Handbook, is essential. Practical experience in asset management, investment banking, or related sectors is required.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are critical, as you will be responsible for delivering clear and effective solutions to clients. You will enter this role with a degree or relevant professional qualifications, such as CISI, and demonstrate strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Our commitments

Sustainability is central to our strategy and operations. We are committed to building long-term relationships with employees, clients, and communities while reducing our environmental impact. We foster an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture, supported by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

We invest in learning and development through platforms such as PowerU and MyCampus, enabling our people to grow their careers. Our hybrid working approach supports flexibility while keeping teams connected. We are dedicated to empowering our 6,500+ employees from 94 nationalities across 24 countries. Initiatives such as Iq Eq Launchpad specifically support women managers in private equity and venture capital.

We partner with clients to help them achieve their objectives, understanding that their success is integral to our own. As a leading Investor Services group, we provide end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, and regulatory compliance for the investment sector worldwide. With a global workforce of over 6,500 and assets under administration exceeding US$857 billion, we work with 13 of the world's top-15 private equity firms.

Our service delivery is underpinned by ESG principles and best-in-class technology, supported by a global data platform and in-house expertise. What truly sets us apart is our people. We act as trusted partners to our clients, delivering intelligent solutions through technical expertise and deep, long-term relationships.