Front Office Stream Lead / Compliance Manager Consultant (Contract)

Location: Remote
Working Hours: APAC Time Zone
Duration: Initial 2-Month Contract (July 2026 – August 2026)
Allocation: 50%

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Front Office Stream Lead with strong Compliance Management expertise to support a strategic transformation programme within the investment management sector.

This consultant will lead front-office activities while acting as the primary subject matter expert for compliance-related workstreams. The role requires an individual who can bridge business, compliance, and operational stakeholders, ensuring regulatory and governance requirements are embedded throughout programme delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Front Office workstreams and coordinate activities across business and technology teams.
• Act as the primary Compliance SME within the programme.
• Manage compliance-related requirements, governance activities, and stakeholder engagement.
• Facilitate workshops and discussions with Front Office, Compliance, Risk, and Operations teams.
• Ensure regulatory obligations and internal controls are appropriately reflected in programme deliverables.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies across the workstream.
• Support programme planning, reporting, and governance activities.
• Drive successful delivery through strong stakeholder management and leadership.

Required Experience

• Proven experience as a Front Office Lead, Stream Lead, Compliance Manager, or Senior Compliance Consultant within investment or asset management environments.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, governance processes, and regulatory requirements within financial services.
• Experience working closely with Front Office business functions and investment teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional workstreams and senior stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote consulting environment and support APAC stakeholders.