Monitoring Trustee Services Manager

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

What will you be doing?

To manage complex compliance projects as a member of a leading, global Monitoring Trustee practice; acting as the eyes and ears of competition authorities.

You will take ownership of the oversight of implementation of structural and/or behavioural remedies by large multinational companies. You will manage the day-to-day work of multidisciplinary teams and be responsible for drafting of regular reports to competition authorities.

You will work on high-profile cases, involving global and listed companies, and report to competition authorities around the globe including: the European Commission, the UK Competition and Markets Authority, the Federal Trade Commission in the US and the State Administration for Market Regulation in China.

Your project portfolio will include Big Tech regulation and a wide range of sectors such as: financial services, aviation, consumer goods, utilities, etc.  

As Monitoring Trustee Services Manager, your responsibilities will include among others

• Managing compliance projects concerning the implementation of remedies offered by parties in the context of merger, antitrust, state aid proceedings.
• Scrutinizing the implementation of structural and/or behavioural remedies by the parties in the context of:
  • divestiture processes (including the suitable purchaser’s assessment), viability of divestment businesses, hold-separate/ring-fencing
  • conduct, access, pricing provisions, including FRAND remedies.
• Drafting periodic progress reports to the competition authorities and in this context:
  • liaising with the parties and their advisors to establish and maintain adequate channels of communication
  • identifying and collecting information required for the purpose of throughout yet balanced monitoring
  • scrutinising submissions from the parties, including third parties
  • promptly identifying compliance risks (and potential issues) and escalating matters, as required, internally and externally
  • managing various stakeholders with different objectives and incentives.
• Contributing to the growth and global success of the practice by way of:
  • adhering to the quality standards at all times
  • identifying business development opportunities and participating in networking events
  • contributing to engagements with potential clients.

To be successful in this role, you should

• Previous experience of Monitoring Trustee assignments
• Case/ project leads working at competition authorities or competition sector regulators
• Compliance leads, consultants, auditors, transaction or corporate finance specialists
• Technology experts with an expertise in digital markets
• In-house staff responsible for the implementation of compliance/ remedy programmes and/or monitoring of compliance with competition law.
• Project management: responsibility for the day-to-day management of complex compliance projects, at various stages of the project’s cycle. Successful and timely delivery of compliance projects.   
• Analytical/ critical thinking: responsibility for the review of technical submissions from the parties and assessing compliance position. Able to sift through information to identify key issues, prioritise critical areas, seek guidance where necessary.  
• Drafting: responsibility for drafting of reports/ sections of reports to the highest standards. Clear, concise and accurate presentation of, often technical, arguments with the changing audience in mind. 
• Commercial awareness: responsibility for building and maintaining constructive relationships with the commercial side of the enterprise; able to skilfully reconcile the conflicting nature of the Monitoring Trustee’s appointment.  

Desired

• Experience with competition remedies: relevant experience in merger and/or antitrust remedies (designing, implementing or monitoring).  
• Languages: fluency in a second language. 
• Travel: ability and willingness to travel. 

Professional Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor degree
• Audit or Competition Law or Competition Economics background

We are in search of a candidate who is motivated, is organised, has strong analytical skills, a critical eye and excellent report writing capabilities. The candidate should be willing to take on high levels of responsibility and be a team player that can build and develop relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.

As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid working model (role dependent)
• Generous holiday package
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Shared parental leave
• Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Eye care support

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.