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Danos Group

Interim Compliance Advisor – Boutique Investment Bank

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

Freelance

21-09-2025

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Communication Leadership Research Training

Job Specifications

Experienced compliance professional with deep expertise in equity capital markets, M&A, and debt advisory. Supporting a boutique investment bank is seeking an Interim Compliance Advisor to provide hands-on guidance to deal teams, strengthen governance frameworks, and ensure the firm's advisory and transactional activities meet the highest regulatory standards.

What you'll be doing:

Be the first point of contact for compliance queries across ECM, M&A, and debt advisory deals.
Advise on regulatory matters including conflicts of interest, market abuse, insider lists, deal wall management, client categorisation, inducements, market soundings, and research distribution.
Support transaction committees and execution processes with practical compliance input.
Review and update compliance manuals and procedures to align with regulation and best practice.
Provide targeted training to front-office teams, embedding a culture of strong conduct.
Stay ahead of FCA regulatory developments, advising senior leadership on their impact.

What we're looking for:

Significant compliance experience within an investment bank, advisory firm, or other regulated environment.
A proven track record of compliance advisory support in ECM, M&A, and debt advisory.
Strong knowledge of FCA rules and relevant frameworks for corporate finance and advisory services.
Expertise in managing market conduct risks, conflicts, disclosure obligations, and governance processes.
Excellent communication skills with the credibility to influence senior management and deal teams.

This is an initial 3-6 month contracting opportunity based in St. Paul's and requires the individual to be in the office a minimum 4-days a week. Up to PS650p/d depending on experience.

About the Company

Danos Associates recruits premium Compliance, Financial Crime, Risk, and Legal professionals across the world's leading institutions, enabling them to fulfil their legal, risk & regulatory responsibilities. With offices in London, New York, Hong Kong, and Singapore. We are a professional, discreet, and personalised Search and Selection firm. We have executed mandates at all business levels in Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. We cover junior, mid-level and senior appointments on an internation... Know more