Remuneration Governance & Regulatory Specialist

Oakleaf Partnership; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in financial services is seeking a Remuneration Governance & Regulatory Specialist to lead compliance efforts and shape governance frameworks. This role offers a strategic and hands-on opportunity to influence remuneration governance within a complex regulatory landscape. You'll engage with key stakeholders and manage critical regulatory data, ensuring adherence to evolving UK and European regulations. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, this position is perfect for a proactive professional eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Income Protection

Outstanding Pension Contributions

Short-term Incentives

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of remuneration regulation in financial services.
• Experience with governance frameworks and proportionality assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual review and implementation of the Material Risk Taker (MRT) Framework.
• Draft key regulatory documentation and monitor emerging regulations.

Skills

Remuneration Regulation Knowledge

Governance Frameworks

Stakeholder Engagement

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Job description

Now Hiring: Remuneration Governance & Regulatory Specialist
Location: London | Hybrid Working Model
Full-Time | £80,000 - £90,000 base salary + short-term incentives
Excellent benefits package, including income protection and outstanding pension contributions
Sector: Financial Services | Specialism: Reward Governance & Regulatory Compliance

I am currently supporting a leading financial services client in the search for a highly capable Remuneration Governance & Regulatory Manager. This is a strategic and hands-on opportunity to help shape remuneration governance and ensure compliance across a complex and evolving UK and European regulatory environment.

Key Responsibilities Include:
* Lead the annual review and implementation of the Material Risk Taker (MRT) Framework
* Manage identification, notification, and tracking of MRTs, including pay ratio modelling
* Draft key regulatory documentation: Board and Committee papers, remuneration disclosures, and policy statements
* Monitor and interpret emerging regulations (e.g. SMCR, MiFID II, AIFMD, UCITS, Consumer Duty, AGBR)
* Support internal audit and assurance reviews related to remuneration governance
* Contribute to reward-related aspects of M&A due diligence and integration
* Collaborate with HR, Risk, Compliance and Finance to support the wider reward governance agenda

Candidate Profile:
* Strong technical knowledge of remuneration regulation in financial services
* Experience with governance frameworks and proportionality assessments
* High attention to detail and ability to manage complex regulatory data and disclosures
* Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels
* Organised, proactive, and adept at managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for a reward governance professional to make a tangible impact within a highly regarded, regulated financial services organisation.