Private Equity Risk and Compliance Manager
PWC Uk
Compliance / Regulatory
Antrim, UK · London, UK · Manchester, UK · Birmingham, UK
Posted on Mar 17, 2026
As a Private Equity Independence Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in safeguarding the firm’s integrity while enabling growth. This is your chance to influence how we navigate a complex, evolving regulatory landscape—balancing commercial ambition with ethical responsibility. You’ll be at the heart of decision-making, ensuring independence and protecting our reputation, all while supporting the firm’s success in the private equity space. If you’re passionate about problem-solving, thrive under pressure, and want to contribute to something that truly matters, this i the role for you.
What your days will look like:
- Monitor independence risks across private equity groups, including changes from investments, divestments, and restructuring.
- Apply independence rules (FRC, SEC, Global Policy) to private equity structures across multiple jurisdictions.
- Advise teams and partners on independence issues for complex relationships and portfolio companies.
- Lead and document independence assessments for private equity clients, covering services, relationships, and investments.
- Communicate confidently with senior stakeholders, providing clear guidance and delivering difficult messages when required.
- Support training and knowledge-sharing initiatives for teams working with private equity clients.
- Refine internal policies, procedures, and tools to strengthen independence compliance.
The role is for you if:
- you have a working knowledge of private equity structures, audit processes, and independence regulations (FRC, SEC, GIP, etc.).
- you have proven analytical, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to make sound judgments and manage detailed information accurately.
- you have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence to deliver clear, sometimes challenging messages and interact effectively at all levels.
- you have strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, support, and empathize with client-facing practitioners.
- you are a conscientious, ambitious team player, demonstrating strong self-management and the ability to take initiative in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- you have experience in coaching and supporting colleagues, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving and strong people management capabilities.
What you'll receive from us:
No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.
We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.
