Risk and Regulation Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a driven Risk and Regulation Manager to enhance their Risk Assurance function. This role involves providing regulatory advice to a diverse client base in the financial services sector, ensuring compliance and effective risk management. You will lead client projects, engage with stakeholders, and contribute to business development initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment focused on regulatory excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulatory practice and client-facing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver client projects while managing stakeholder relationships.
• Conduct document reviews and develop solutions with detailed recommendations.

Skills

Conduct risk

Financial crime

Payment services

Prudential regulation

Governance

Compliance monitoring

Regulatory due diligence

Training delivery

Regulatory gap analysis

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

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Risk and Regulation Manager

We are searching for an experienced Risk and Regulation Manager to join RSM’s Risk Assurance function within the Financial Services Risk and Regulation team. This team specialises in providing regulatory advice and guidance to clients within the financial services sector, supporting them to maintain compliance and manage risk in accordance with regulatory requirements.

The team has a diverse client base, from niche challenger firms to long-established financial institutions. They provide services to clients in the UK and across wider regulatory jurisdictions globally.

Key areas of focus include:

• Conduct risk
• Financial crime
• Payment services
• Prudential regulation
• Governance, including SM & CR and effectiveness reviews
• Compliance monitoring
• Regulatory due diligence
• Training delivery
• Target Operating Model design
• Regulatory gap analysis

The role is for a dedicated professional who can help build the regulatory practice.

Business development

• Assist with strategic initiatives
• Support business development activities
• Develop propositions and respond to tenders
• Prepare tender/pitch presentations
• Create materials for seminars/events on hot topics

Delivery

• Oversee and deliver client projects
• Manage stakeholder engagement and relationships
• Conduct structured document reviews and gap analysis against regulatory requirements and industry practices
• Structure and conduct client interviews and process walk-throughs
• Develop solutions and draft reports with detailed recommendations
• Perform quality assurance reviews of client work
• Approve work in line with professional standards

The role also involves assisting in the delivery of FCA Section 166 Skilled Persons engagements, including managing on-site teams, conducting interviews and testing, and drafting reports.

About the ideal candidate

• Ambitious and driven, eager to progress in a growing team
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Willing to learn and develop knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Problem-solving ability with pragmatic solutions
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience in a client-facing environment and managing relationships
• Experience in business development, tender processes, and proposition design
• Knowledge of the financial services market and regulatory institutions

Requirements

• Degree-level education
• Natural team player
• Driven, motivated, dedicated, and resilient
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• High standard of written and verbal communication
• Experience working in a regulatory practice