Risk and Compliance

Unity Advisory is a challenger advisory firm.
Built for the AI-enabled world, we operate a lean, conflict-free, and client-centric model that embeds AI across all workstreams.

With no audit practice, we do not have the audit-related conflicts which allows us to focus entirely on delivering value to clients with agility and innovative, outcome-based commercial models. Our culture is highly collaborative and flat-structured and free of traditional partner P&L silos – pursuing the best outcomes for our clients.

Role Summary
We are seeking an all-round experienced and proactive Senior Risk and Compliance Manager - to join our Risk team. Reporting into the Chief Legal and Risk Officer, this role is pivotal in supporting the business in managing risk, including enterprise risk, client and engagement risk as well as ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. The focus will be on leading the design, implementation, and oversight of robust Know Your Client (KYC) processes and risk frameworks across the firm's service lines. You will encouraged to embrace AI and look at ways of streamlining and automating aspect of risk and compliance management.

What You Will Do

• Assist the Chief Legal and Risk Officer in maintaining an enterprise risk register
• Lead the development and enhancement of the firm's engagement risk framework, including scoping, due diligence, onboarding, and acceptance.
• Oversee client acceptance and continuance reviews, escalating high-risk matters.
• Collaborate with partners to ensure consistent risk protocols across tax, advisory, and deals engagements.
• Manage engagement risk consultations, tracking outcomes and approvals.
• Design and deliver risk training to client-facing teams for understanding and compliance.
• Manage the KYC lifecycle for all client engagements, including CDD, EDD, and ongoing monitoring.
• Interpret AML regulations and create practical policies for client onboarding and verification.
• Work with central compliance to ensure AML frameworks meet regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Support internal audit and external regulatory reviews related to AML and client onboarding.
• Maintain and update internal engagement risk and KYC policies in line with evolving regulations.
• Implement risk scoring tools and assessment templates for decision-making.
• Act as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex engagement and client acceptance issues.
• Produce regular risk dashboards and reports for senior leadership, highlighting key trends and issues.
• Participate in internal risk committee meetings and advise on risk implications for prospective clients and engagements.
• Liaise with external regulators and professional bodies to stay ahead of emerging risks and regulatory changes.

What You Bring

• Professional qualification in AML compliance (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) is desirable.
• Degree in law, accounting / finance, risk, or a related field preferred.
• Solid and rounded experience in a risk function in a professional services firm is helpful.
• A passion for innovation and technology.

Work Environment
A truly hybrid and flexible working environment. We offer the opportunity to be at the forefront of AI-driven advisory services. You'll be working on cutting-edge projects and encouraged to deploy the latest analytical tools and approaches.

Additional Information
At Unity Advisory, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we will accommodate any suitable candidate requiring assistance to attend or conduct an interview. If you need any adjustments or support, please let us know when either scheduling your interview or in your application cover letter. We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and are here to support you throughout the process.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT WE DO NOT ACCEPT ANY UNSOLICITED CVS FROM THIRD PARTIES