Risk & Compliance Integration Lead

Application Deadline: 10 November 2026 Department: Risk & Compliance Location: Belfast Description DISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL. BUILD YOUR CAREER. JOIN US AT AAB. AAB is a leading professional services firm operating across the UK, Ireland, and the USA. We specialise in the mid-market, supporting individuals, family businesses, and organisations with a full suite of services including audit, tax, corporate finance, payroll, people consultancy, and wealth management. With 1,000+ team members, we deliver expert support to clients all over the world. EVERYONE HAS THE AABILITY TO SUCCEED- WE’LL HELP YOU GET THERE. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We succeed together as one team, building strong client relationships through passion, empathy, and straightforward advice. That’s what makes AAB different. We invest in brilliant talent across every area of the business, offering tailored training, professional qualifications, and continuous support to help you grow. Your growth matters to us. We’ll give you the tools, encouragement, and opportunities to lead, learn, and make an impact. Guided by our six core values, we foster a culture where collaboration, trust, and enthusiasm thrive. AABSOLUTELY DEDICATED TO HELPING YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS At AAB, your career is what you make it. We are here to help you turn ambition into action, whether that’s becoming a technical expert, a future leader, or someone who simply makes a difference every day. If you're ready to be part of a team that’s united by purpose and driven by values, we’d love to hear from you. ESG COMMITMENT We take our responsibility seriously. From reducing our environmental impact, to supporting education through training and talent programmes, to giving back to our local communities with our charitable initiative ABBIE- ESG is part of who we are. ROLE PURPOSE Supporting (and supported by) the Head of Risk & Compliance, co-ordinate Risk & Compliance (R&C) workstreams throughout the acquisition lifecycle, from pre-acquisition due diligence through to post-completion integration. Provide a key link between the AAB Risk & Compliance team, integration team, acquired entity leadership, and operational stakeholders. Act as a trusted point of contact for R&C-related integration issues. Support the integration of acquired businesses into AAB's risk management, compliance, insurance, regulatory, governance and business protection frameworks in a controlled and proportionate manner. Key Responsibilities: Risk & Compliance Aspects of Integrations Support and coordinate R&C due diligence and pre-acquisition activities for potential acquisitions. Track and monitor R&C mitigation actions arising from due diligence. Develop and maintain detailed R&C integration plans for acquired entities. Coordinate delivery of integration actions across multiple workstreams and stakeholders. Monitor progress against agreed milestones, deadlines and deliverables – feeding into the integration team programme managers. Escalate integration risks, issues, delays and dependencies in a timely manner. Support required notifications, registrations, approvals and regulatory filings arising from acquisitions. Support onboarding of acquired entities into AAB insurance programmes. Monitor post-acquisition regulatory commitments and remediation actions. Support change management and communication around R&C integration activities. Support the AAB R & C team and provide a key coordination role in: - implementation of AAB policies, procedures and control frameworks within acquired entities. - integration of AML, sanctions, complaints, whistleblowing, data protection, information security, ethics and professional standards requirements. - embedding AAB risk management processes, registers and reporting arrangements. R&C Team Support: Contribute where general R&C activities span integrated and non-integrated entities. Support delivery of group-wide risk, compliance, governance, insurance and resilience projects as capacity and acquisition activity allows. Assist with monitoring, reporting and investigations where responsibilities overlap multiple entities. People &Leadership: Coach and support direct inline (if relevant) with their career aspirations Provide constructive feedback and knowledge sharing Contribute to a positive ad inclusive team culture Participate in recruitment, performance review and talent development activities where applicable Key Accountabilities The role holder is accountable for: Coordinating delivery of R&C integration actions for acquired entities - monitoring and supporting progress against agreed milestones, deadlines and deliverables. Escalating R&C integration risks, issues, delays and dependencies in a timely manner. Experience & qualifications Essential Ability to proactively manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously. Strong project management and action-tracking capability – organised and delivery focused. Effective use of technology alongside excellent written and verbal communication skills High level of integrity, confidentiality and attention to detail Resilient and comfortable operating in changing environments. Confident in challenging and escalating issues where appropriate Collaborative and supportive team player - a strong relationship builder. Desirable Experience of risk, compliance, governance, or regulatory roles within professional services, financial services or other regulated environments. Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, business integrations or organisational change programmes. Experience of multi-project or programme management. Stakeholders List of key stakeholders and boards for this role: Stakeholder - Head of Risk & Compliance Relationship - Line Manager Interactions - Day to day role delivery Stakeholder - Head of Integrations Relationship - Colleague Interactions - As part of project integration teams Stakeholder - M&A Partner Relationship - Colleague Interactions - As part of project acquisition teams Stakeholder - R&C Management Team Relationship - Colleagues Interactions - Coordinating R&C integration activities; supporting wider R&C team in delivering integration and ongoing activities. WHAT AAB OFFER We want you to feel supported inside and outside of work. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed for your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career. Time Off & Family Support Annual leave (plus public holidays), with the option to buy or carry over leave Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption) Paid volunteering day to support causes that matter to you Health & Wellbeing Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for you and the option to cover family members Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support Death in Service benefit Financial Security Competitive pension scheme Life assurance policies to support you and your family Flexible & Agile Working Hybrid working model Agile working culture that supports flexible hours and smarter working Modern office spaces designed for collaboration, focus, and wellbeing Disclaimer Unsolicited CVs sent to AAB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AAB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.