Senior Risk & Intelligence Specialist

Aberdeen; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to oversee risk and intelligence within their adviser platform business. This role involves managing the Client Assurance Risk & Control framework, ensuring compliance with FCA’s CASS rules, and providing assurance to senior management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave and pension contributions. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

40 days annual leave

16% employer pension contribution

Discretionary bonuses

Private healthcare

Gym discounts

Season ticket loans

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in the financial services industry is essential.
• Knowledge of FCA’s CASS rules is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Own and control the Client Assurance Risk & Control framework.
• Provide assurance to senior management on CASS risk management.
• Lead audits and manage the Client Assurance Team Intelligence.

Skills

Risk Management

Compliance Knowledge

Client Assurance

Leadership

Pressure Management

Education

Experience in Financial Services

Job description

Job Description

At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments group. Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry’s best talent. Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders, and society.

We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.

Aberdeen comprises three businesses, each focused on meeting and adapting to our clients’ evolving needs:

• Interactive Investor (ii): The UK’s second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enabling individuals in the UK to plan, save, and invest in the way that works for them.
• Adviser: Provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers.
• Investments: A specialist asset manager focusing on areas where we have strength and scale, capitalising on key market themes through public markets or alternative asset classes.

About The Department

Client Assurance is committed to delivering a scalable and efficient platform providing world-class service and being the easiest platform for our clients to deal with. We prioritize the protection of client assets and risk management to create a best-in-class CASS and risk management model.

About The Role

Reporting to the Head of Client Assurance Technical, this role will supervise, develop, and manage risk and intelligence within the adviser platform business, ensuring the risk and control framework is well-designed, robust, and aligned with standard methodologies for the protection of client assets and risk management. The role involves contributing to the development of best-in-class CASS & risk management arrangements and creating appropriate intelligence sources for effective oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and control the Client Assurance Risk & Control framework, ensuring it is current, accurate, complete, and regularly tested, with a focus on CASS controls.
• Provide assurance to senior management that CASS risk and controls are effectively managed.
• Lead the risk and control framework, managing audits and reviews.
• Manage the Client Assurance Team Intelligence arrangements, providing updates to forums, senior management, and the board on risk, breaches, and CASS matters.
• Oversee Client Assurance Technical training and education, including the CASS CBT and board training, ensuring content accuracy and proper delivery.
• Provide guidance on Risk & Intelligence across Client Assurance Technical.
• Drive effective risk, intelligence, and oversight arrangements proactively across the adviser business.
• Apply commercial judgment to CASS & risk arrangements.
• Display leadership within the Client Assurance department and the adviser business.

About The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in the financial services industry.
• Knowledge of FCA’s CASS rules and their application to platform businesses.
• Good understanding of broader compliance requirements.
• Strong risk management and oversight principles knowledge.
• Experience working with staff at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you have a disability and wish to apply under the scheme, please notify us in the candidate questionnaire. We will support you through your application process.

Our Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 40 days’ annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, discretionary bonuses, private healthcare, and flexible benefits such as gym discounts, season ticket loans, and employee discounts. More details can be found on our benefits page.

Our Business

Our business revolves around three growth vectors focused on our clients’ changing needs. Learn more about what we do.

An Inclusive Way of Working

We adopt a blended working approach combining office and remote work to promote work-life balance. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive culture that values meritocracy, fairness, and transparency. If you need adjustments for your application or interview, please let us know, and we will assist.