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RISK AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER | Ref M2626

Full TimePermanentNot specifiedAdministration
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 21 March 2026

Job Description

Our client, a regulated financial services business, is seeking a Risk & Compliance Manager. The role is responsible for overseeing regulatory compliance, risk monitoring and internal controls, including policy maintenance, regulatory liaison, incident management and staff training. Working closely with senior management, the successful candidate will support a strong and effective compliance framework. To discuss this role further or to apply, email your CV to jobs@mckenziefox.com or call 01624 698900 quoting reference M2626.

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi38%
AI exposure (AIOE)i66%

This role features a mix of augmented and human-centric tasks, with many activities (such as policy drafting, monitoring, and reporting) increasingly supported by AI and compliance software. However, regulatory liaison, incident investigation, and strategic advisory require nuanced judgment and interpersonal skills that resist full automation. The role is moderately exposed to AI augmentation, but overall automation risk remains medium due to the need for human oversight and decision-making.

Task analysis

  • Oversee and maintain the company's compliance framework, ensuring alignment with current regulations.
  • Monitor and assess organizational risk, implementing controls and mitigation strategies.
  • Develop, update, and communicate internal compliance policies and procedures.
  • Act as primary liaison with regulatory bodies, managing communications and regulatory submissions.
  • Investigate compliance incidents and coordinate incident response.
  • Deliver compliance and risk training to staff across the organization.
  • Prepare and present compliance and risk reports to senior management.
  • Support internal audits and ensure internal controls are effective.
  • Advise management on emerging compliance risks and regulatory changes.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 2423Management Consultants and Business Analysts
O*NET: 13-1041.00 Compliance Officers
AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Office administrative, office support and other business support activities · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £50k
UK sector median
£34,855
UK sector mean
£49,618
£0£13k£25k£38k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Leverage AI tools for automated risk monitoring and reporting.
  • Use compliance software to streamline policy updates and tracking.
  • Apply data analytics for proactive risk identification and mitigation.

📈 Disruption outlook

15%1 yr
35%5 yrs
55%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

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🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

🤖 AI AgentClausematch

Automates policy management and regulatory change tracking.

💻 TechnologyPower BI Compliance Dashboards

Visualises compliance metrics and risk trends in real time.

🌍 OutsourcingSpecialist Compliance Consultancy

Provides external support for complex regulatory submissions.

Recommendation

🔀 Hybrid approach

AI augments monitoring and reporting; human oversight needed for regulatory liaison and strategy.

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power BI

Automate compliance reporting and risk visualisation

Copilot for Word

Draft and update compliance policies efficiently

Power Automate

Streamline incident notification and escalation workflows

Key Skills

Regulatory ComplianceExpertRisk ManagementExpertPolicy DevelopmentAdvancedStakeholder ManagementAdvancedTraining and DevelopmentIntermediateAuditAdvancedAdministration and ManagementAdvancedCritical ThinkingAdvancedReport WritingIntermediateConfidentialityAdvancedJudgment and Decision MakingAdvanced

Knowledge Areas

Regulatory ComplianceRisk ManagementAudit and Internal ControlsFinancial Services IndustryBusiness AdministrationIncident Response and InvestigationReporting and Documentation

O*NET Competency Skills

Reading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningWritingJudgment and Decision MakingCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingPersuasionTime ManagementCoordinationNegotiationService OrientationActive Learning

Alternative Career Paths

Head of Compliance90% match

Lead the compliance function at a higher strategic level, overseeing teams and shaping organizational compliance culture.

Risk Director85% match

Direct risk management strategy and frameworks across the organization, with broader oversight responsibilities.

Internal Audit Manager80% match

Manage internal audit processes, focusing on controls, compliance, and operational risk.

MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer)78% match

Specialize in anti-money laundering compliance and reporting within regulated financial services.

Also Consider

🔥 Hot Technologies

In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)

Microsoft AccessMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Work Activities

General work activities from O*NET

  • Getting Information
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Processing Information
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Working with Computers
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Performing Administrative Activities
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

12%

of conversations

Classic Auto. Risk

8%

Frey & Osborne

Job Zone

-1/5

Extensive prep

O*NET Median Salary

£54k

US ref. $69k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Business and Financial Operations

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