Regulatory Training Advisor – Senior Associate

PwC; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Flexible working

Volunteer days

Hybrid work model

Job summary

PwC in Manchester is seeking a Senior Associate to act as a regulatory training advisor within the XLoS Regulatory Reporting team. You will be a key escalation point for training breaches, provide expert guidance on complex queries, investigate root causes, and drive compliance through tutor sourcing and delivery.

You will collaborate with Course Managers, maintain knowledge of ARQ requirements, ensure governance and data quality, and support audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Exceptional investigative and analytical skills with sound judgement.
• Expert knowledge of ARQ requirements and regulatory training compliance.
• Subject matter expert in XLoS mandatory training processes.
• Strong ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Resilient, adaptable and capable of handling complex workloads.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary escalation handler for training breaches and anomalies, performing root-cause analysis and recommending corrective actions.
• Provide accurate guidance on compliance and regulatory reporting across business units.
• Validate training audiences and collaborate with Officers to ensure governance and data quality.
• Partner with Course Managers to stay current on curricula and improve tutor sourcing and delivery; support change initiatives.

Skills

Regulatory training advisory

Data validation

Analytical thinking

Relationship management

Influencing skills

Job description

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

About the role:

As aRegulatoryTrainingAdvisor within theXLoSRegulatoryReportingteam, you will serve as a key escalation point and subject matter expert for regulatory andmandatorytrainingmatters, providing expert advice and guidance on complex training‑related queries, including exceptions andbreaches.Your role will focus on thorough investigation, sound judgement, and recommending effective solutions, shifting from general execution to strategic advisory. You will proactivelyvalidatedata to prevent issues,provideexpert guidance on AuditRisk andQuality (ARQ)matters, and act as a trusted partner driving quality and compliance through enhanced tutor sourcing and delivery. This is a high-impact role demanding resilience, strong relationship management, and influencing skills toadvisethe business effectively.

What your days will look like:

• Case Management & Investigation: Act as the primary escalation handler for training breaches, exceptions, and anomalies, conducting detailed root cause analysis and recommending corrective actions. Monitor and report trends to the Training Manager to support stakeholder discussions and QMSE reporting.
• Compliance & Advisory Expertise: Maintain expert knowledge of ARQ requirements and XLoS mandatory training programmes to provide accurate, specialist guidance on compliance and regulatory reporting, ensuring consistent adherence across business units.
• Data Quality & Governance: Proactively validate training target audiences to prevent breaches, working closely with Reporting Officers to ensure governance standards, high data quality, and effective end-to-end compliance processes.
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: Partner with Course Managers to stay current on curricula and requirements, while driving improvements in tutor sourcing, accreditation, and engagement. Support change initiatives through automation and maintain robust documentation to ensure audit readiness and knowledge continuity.

This role is for you if you:

• Have exceptional investigative and analytical skills, using sound judgement to draw conclusions and recommend actions
• Can quickly build or apply expertise in ARQ and regulatory training compliance
• Are a subject matter expert in XLoS mandatory training or related processes
• Excel at building relationships and influencing stakeholders through excellent interpersonal skills
• Are resilient, adaptable, and comfortable managing complex workloads and changing priorities
• Communicate clearly and effectively, with excellent attention to detail and a focus on data accuracy

What you’ll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

Education

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Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

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Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Adult Learning Theories, Analytical Thinking, Career Training, Communication, Content Curation, Content Strategy, Contract Management, Creativity, Curriculum Development, Data Reporting, Design Thinking, Developing Presentations, Developing Training Materials, E-Learning Development, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Event Set Up, Executive Education, Facilitated Discussions, Facilitate Training Sessions, Financial Management {+ 31 more}

Desired Languages

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

August 4, 2026