Full job description

Part time Operations & Compliance Manager (AI-Enabled)

Location: London (with coordination across UK and international teams)

Flexible Working: Open to experienced professionals seeking part-time or return-to-work opportunities

The Opportunity

An established and growing financial services business is seeking an experienced Operations & Compliance Manager to take ownership of its day-to-day operational, regulatory and administrative functions.

This is a pivotal role for someone who enjoys creating structure, maintaining high standards and ensuring that nothing falls through the cracks. Working closely with senior leadership, you will act as the operational backbone of the business, overseeing key processes across compliance, finance, onboarding, HR administration and business operations.

The organisation is also investing in AI and automation tools, creating an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys improving processes, increasing efficiency and reducing manual workloads through technology.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Finance

• Coordinate payroll, expenses, invoicing and payments
• Monitor budgets, cash movements and supplier relationships
• Support reporting requirements, audits and external advisers

Compliance & Governance

• Monitor regulatory deadlines and support filing requirements
• Maintain compliance records, attestations and audit trails
• Ensure all documentation remains organised, accurate and audit-ready

Client Onboarding & KYC

• Coordinate the collection and verification of client documentation
• Maintain complete and organised onboarding records
• Track progress and follow up on outstanding requirements

HR & Business Support

• Support onboarding and offboarding processes
• Maintain HR records, training logs and internal registers
• Coordinate office suppliers and general business administration

Process Improvement & Automation

• Leverage AI and automation tools to improve efficiency
• Build and maintain structured workflows and reporting processes
• Develop centralised tracking systems and operational dashboards
• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve data quality

About You

You will be a highly organised and proactive professional with experience in operations, compliance, finance administration, business support or a similar environment.

You will bring:

• Experience working in a regulated business
• Experience dealing with the FCA
• A process-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• An interest in AI, automation and operational efficiency
• Strong judgement and the ability to work independently
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