Remuneration Governance & Regulatory Specialist

Quilter; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wealth management business is seeking a dedicated professional to navigate the complexities of remuneration regulations within the financial services sector. This role focuses on shaping governance policies and ensuring compliance while fostering effective relationships across the organization. Ideal candidates will possess significant regulatory knowledge and strong analytical skills, ready to engage with senior stakeholders and manage a dynamic workload in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

182 hours holiday (26 days)

Quilter Incentive Scheme participation

Non-contributory pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance (4x salary)

Income protection (75% of salary)

Flexible benefits options

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex regulatory requirements.
• Capable of communicating with executive-level stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with teams.

Responsibilities

• Review and maintain the Material Risk Taker (MRT) Framework annually.
• Draft Remuneration Committee and Board papers on regulatory matters.
• Support compliance reviews and internal audit engagements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Significant working knowledge of Financial Services remuneration regulations

Experience in operating models and governance structures

Job description

About the Business Quilter plc is a leading wealth management business, helping to enable brighter financial futures for every
generation.

Quilter oversees £119.6 billion in customer investments (as at end March 2025). It has an adviser and customer offering spanning financial advice, investment platforms, multi-asset investment solutions, and
discretionary fund management. The business is comprised of two segments: Affluent and High Net Worth.

Affluent encompasses the financial planning business, Quilter Financial Planning, the Quilter Investment Platform and Quilter Investors, the multi-asset investment solutions business.
High Net Worth includes the discretionary fund management business, Quilter Cheviot, together with Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning – offering a highly personalised service to private clients, charities, trustees, and professional partners. Quilter Cheviot has presence throughout the UK, Ireland and Channel
Islands.

At Quilter we never stand still. Our foundations are rooted in our extraordinary expertise, which is trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers, but we have great ambitions to stay one step ahead and make an even greater difference to the people and communities we serve, including our colleagues.
Our business is transforming, continually modernising, and becoming even more customer centric. So, if you want to be bold in the pursuit of your ambitions, bring new ideas, and challenge and evolve what we
do, it’s the perfect time to join us! About the Role

Level: 5

Department: Human Resources

Location: London or Southampton

Contract: Permanent

The regulatory landscape in Financial Services has grown increasingly complex since the 2008 FinancialCrisis. Within the wealth management sector, we’ve experienced significant changes, from the RetailDistribution Review (RDR) in 2012 to, in more recent years, the implementation of new prudential regimes
for investment firms in the UK and Europe, the introduction of the Consumer Duty in the UK, MiFID II andupdates to AIFM and UCITS regulations. Looking ahead, the Advice Guidance Boundary Review (AGBR) willbring further transformative change to the industry and has the potential to help close the advice gap in theUK.

The impact of these regulations on remuneration policy and practice can be challenging to navigate. Itrequires strong technical knowledge of the various regulatory requirements and a sound understanding ofthe business and its activities. This will include an understanding of the Group governance structure, profileof material risks and implementation of the Senior Manager and Certification Regime (SMCR) and how itinteracts with remuneration regulations.

This role will help to shape overarching policy, governance and best practice in respect of remunerationregulations as well as manage the day-to-day activities required to meet our compliance obligations both ata solo-entity level and a consolidated Group level.

Beyond our regulatory obligations, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop and embed effective rewardgovernance to ensure Quilter’s remuneration policies and practices are fit for purpose, support goodconduct and do not create conflicts of interests, whilst reinforcing our refreshed Purpose and Values. You’ll
work with first-, second- and third-line colleagues up to Group CRO level to ensure there is a strong controlenvironment and sufficient operational assurance regarding the day-to-day operation of remunerationplans.

Working with business stakeholders and colleagues across the HR, Risk and Compliance and Finance teamsin particular, the role holder will be responsible for:

• The annual review of the Material Risk Taker (MRT) Framework

• Identification of MRTs in accordance with the relevant Remuneration Code criteria

• Notification to MRTs of identified status

• Maintenance of the MRT list and tracking of in-year changes

• Analysis of proportionality levels and implementation of updates to policy and practice as required

• Modelling and oversight of MRT pay ratios

• Drafting Remuneration Committee and Board papers on all regulatory and governance matters

• Drafting qualitative and quantitative remuneration disclosures

• Drafting of the annual Remuneration Policy Statement

• The annual review of the Malus and Clawback policy

• Supporting compliance reviews and internal audit engagements regarding regulatory requirements

• Horizon scanning for regulatory updates, analysing and interpreting the impact of remunerationregulatory change on Quilter

• Staying abreast of market practice and emerging trends in remuneration policy and governance

• The annual review of the internal Remuneration Policy and Incentive Plans Governance Framework

• Leading on policy attestation and assurance work

• Supporting analysis of all ex-ante and ex-post material risks for risk adjustment considerations

• Analysing and leading on the remuneration regulatory implications of mergers & acquisition activity

You will also support as needed the wider Reward agenda and annual reward cycle covering a wide range ofactivities, such as the annual compensation review, annual remuneration reporting, our flexible benefitsprogramme and share plan administration. You will be joining a dynamic team of reward professionals in afast-paced environment.

About You

• You will have significant working knowledge of Financial Services remuneration regulations

• You will have experience of operating models and governance structures in multi-facetedbusinesses

• You will have a keen eye for detail and be highly rigorous with legal and regulatory information

• You will be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines

• With strong analytical skills, you will be confident with and able to distil large and complex data

• You will have strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability toengage up to executive level

• You will be able to work both independently and collaboratively, fostering strong workingrelationships across different businesses and functions

• You will have the ability and willingness to operate at both a policy and operational level

• You take a hands-on approach, comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• You will also be a driven, proactive, quick-learner and able to act as a trusted adviser to thebusiness

• Most importantly, you will be a brilliant team player, always looking for ways to learn and improveand work collaboratively to help create a highly effective, positive Reward team

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Inclusion & Diversity

We value diversity and strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture. We believe in equal opportunities for all, ensuring that no applicant encounters less favourable treatment based on anything but their skills, qualifications, experience, and potential. We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive.

Values

Do the right thing: We act with integrity and are proudly committed to going above and beyond in service of our clients and the support we provide our communities.
Always curious: We continuously seek new ideas and knowledge so we’re one step ahead of our clients’ needs. We look for inspiration everywhere and encourage experimentation, recognising that this is how we create brilliant solutions for brighter futures.
Embrace challenge: We aim high to transform our potential into meaningful outcomes. With ambition as our driving force and a steadfast commitment to growth, we succeed for the good of every generation.
Stronger together: Combining our diverse talents, we accomplish more collectively than we ever could do alone. We speak openly, actively listen, and support each other, and constructively challenge and embrace new ideas. We seek empowerment and demonstrate ownership and trust, with the confidence to make impactful decisions.

Core Benefits

Holiday: 182 hours (26 days)

Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in incentive scheme, to incentivise business performance and their contribution.

Pension Scheme: A non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions.

Private Medical Insurance: Single cover as standard with options to increase cover to include your partner or children.

Life Assurance: 4x your salary.

Income Protection: 75% of salary, less state benefits, payable after 26 weeks of absence.

Healthcare Cash Plan: Jersey employees only

In addition to our core benefits, we offer a range of flexible benefits to UK employees that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction.