Banking Non-Financial Risk & Compliance - Regulatory Change Manager

PwC; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Scotland is seeking a Manager with expertise in financial and sustainability reporting. In this role, you will work collaboratively to deliver tailored solutions to clients, manage complex projects, and guide team members. The ideal candidate will have experience in regulatory advisory and strong client management skills. This position offers the chance to work on transformative projects that influence sustainable practices.

Benefits

Access to development framework

Mentorship and on-the-job learning

Qualifications

• Experience advising or implementing regulation for Financial Services companies.
• Experience in sustainability materiality and reporting maturity assessments.
• Strong client handling and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor, delivering tailored solutions and building strong client relationships.
• Manage complex projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget and quality standards.
• Lead and coach team members, providing guidance and performance feedback.

Skills

Financial reporting

Sustainability reporting

Project management

Client management

Regulatory advisory

Analysis

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

Workiva

Job description

As the landscape of the financial services industry continues to evolve, companies not only face new and unknown risks, but also new and untapped opportunities. PwC is at the forefront of driving sustainable change, helping businesses not only navigate but thrive in this evolving landscape. This role involves working closely with a team of collaborative and multi‑skilled professionals, leveraging deep industry knowledge and cutting‑edge analytics to support our clients transform challenges into opportunities for value.

We are looking for an experienced individual at Manager grade who has relevant experience and knowledge of regulation, reporting and/or sustainability in the Financial Services market. In this role, you'll collaborate with a diverse group of professionals to develop strategies that help our clients unlock value, drive efficiency and meet stakeholder requirements. Whilst being agile and working across a range of different subjects and projects, we welcome candidates with sustainability regulation and reporting experience.

If successful, you will have the opportunity to refine your skills, work on transformative projects and influence the future of sustainable business practices. As a team we work collaboratively on projects to bring the best and latest insights to our clients. We also aim to empower individuals to build on their expertise and drive their careers. You will have access to PwC's market‑leading development framework in order to get full support through your personal development as well as through on‑the‑job learning and mentoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor, delivering tailored solutions that address clients' specific goals and building strong relationships with clients;
• Reporting to a senior member of the team, manage complex projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards;
• Manage and coach team members – providing guidance, support, and performance feedback to ensure successful outcomes;
• Lead by example, promoting PwC's core values and cultivating a culture of inclusivity and collaboration;
• Ensure all client work meets PwC's rigorous quality and compliance standards;
• Stay informed about relevant regulation, reporting and industry developments, ensuring services remain compliant and competitive;
• Support engagement leaders to identify opportunities to optimize resource allocation and operational efficiencies;
• Leverage emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance service delivery;
• Build relationships and network with clients and internally across PwC.

The skills and experience we're looking for:

• Qualified accountant with experience in financial and/or sustainability reporting;
• Experience advising or implementing regulation for Financial Services companies – ideally TCFD / CSRD / SDR and an understanding of ISSB;
• Experience in sustainability materiality and/or reporting maturity assessments;
• Experience advising clients on, or directly using technology solutions for reporting – i.e. Workiva;
• Experience in processes, controls, testing and reporting – ideally from both an audit and assurance perspective;
• Experience advising, supervising or working for Financial Services clients in either a risk or regulatory capacity;
• An ability to understand, interpret and communicate complex requirements to a range of audiences;
• Experience with global financial services / insurance firms and the associated complexity of regulatory and reporting requirements;
• Strong client handling and relationship management skills;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Experience of problem solving and ability to implement and deliver solutions tailored to clients' needs; and
• Experience in leading or supervising others to deliver multiple projects on time and to a high quality.