Principal Consultant - Regulatory Consulting (Wealth)

MERJE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consulting firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Regulatory Consultant to lead advisory engagements for their wealth management and retail investment clients. You will manage multiple client projects, oversee solutions to regulatory challenges, and act as the primary contact for clients. The ideal candidate has previous regulatory consulting experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to engage with senior clients. This role offers autonomy to shape the firm's advisory services.

Qualifications

• Previous regulatory consulting experience in Big 4, Top 10 or boutique practice.
• Experience with wealth management or retail investment clients.
• Deep knowledge of the UK regulatory framework.
• Excellent multitasking and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead small teams or individuals.
• Comfortably engage with Board and Executive-level clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead advisory engagements for wealth management & retail investment clients.
• Oversee project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Act as primary contact for a portfolio of projects.
• Manage client expectations and coordinate with the project team.
• Support business development with thought leadership, proposals and presentations.
• Represent the firm at industry events and monitor regulatory developments.

Skills

Regulatory consulting experience

Knowledge of UK financial services sector

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team management

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Regulatory/Law

Job description

MERJE are currently supporting this dynamic and ambitious consulting firm that specialises in providing regulatory advisory services to a wide range of clients across the Financial Services industry.

Responsibilities

Leading the management and delivery of advisory engagements to their wealth management & retail investment clients base you will:

• Oversee the delivery of multiple client projects, encompassing project planning, budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation
• Lead the development of bespoke solutions to enable their clients to meet their regulatory and operational obligations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of projects managing client expectations, delegating tasks as needed, reviewing colleagues' work and facilitating communication regarding project needs such as budget expansions or timeline extensions.
• Take a proactive role in business development initiatives, including generating quality thought leadership content, engaging stakeholders, preparing polished proposals and delivering presentations
• Represent the firm at industry events to enhance brand visibility
• Stay informed about regulatory developments and understand their potential impact on client operations, ensuring the delivery of relevant and accurate regulatory advisory services.

Requirements

• Previous regulatory consulting experience gained within either a Big 4, Top 10 or boutique regulatory consulting practice
• Specifically supported clients across the wealth management or retail investment space.
• Deep knowledge and a practical understanding of the UK financial services sector and UK regulatory framework, including the FCA Handbook, associated guidance, approach to policy development, supervision and enforcement.
• Multi-tasking ability, highly organised and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage individuals and or small teams.
• Ability to confidently interact with Board and Executive-level clients.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively and openly with team members

Great opportunity to join a growing regulatory consulting business where you have absolute autonomy to help them continue to evolve their wealth management advisory offering.