Senior Associate - Conduct Risk Specialist

Alvarez & Marsal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in London seeks a Senior Associate to lead regulatory strategy and transformation projects. The role requires expertise in conduct regulation, project management, and strong analytical skills. Candidates must have a robust academic background and relevant professional qualifications. This position offers significant growth opportunities within a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Employee well-being support

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in conduct regulation, supervision, consulting, or in-house compliance.
• Deep familiarity with the FCA handbook.
• Ability to lead projects and present to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements focused on conduct regulations.
• Assess client frameworks against regulatory expectations.
• Develop remediation plans based on regulatory findings.

Skills

Experience in conduct regulation

Strong project management skills

Excellent analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Strong academic background

Professional qualifications such as ACA/ACAMS/ICA/CISI

Job description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

Join our dynamic Risk & Regulatory team, where you will have the opportunity to work on transformative projects for financial services clients across Europe. Our team is dedicated to delivering regulatory strategy and transformation projects, and we pride ourselves on our deep expertise in Conduct regulation. By joining us, you will be part of a team that values professional growth, collaboration, and making a significant impact in the industry.

How You Will Contribute

As a Senior Associate, you will lead and deliver regulatory strategy and transformation projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading client engagements focused on conduct regulations, including Retail (Consumer Duty) and wholesale conduct, regulatory change, and more.
• Assessing client frameworks and controls against regulatory expectations.
• Developing remediation plans in response to regulatory findings.
• Providing regulatory input into M&A, authorisation, or restructuring transactions.
• Engaging with regulators on behalf of clients.
• Translating regulatory developments into client-specific impacts.
• Coaching junior team members and contributing to knowledge development.
• Contributing to proposals, thought leadership, and market positioning activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in conduct regulation, with experience in supervision, consulting, or in-house compliance.
• Deep familiarity with the FCA handbook.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex regulations.
• Ability to lead high-quality deliverables and present effectively to senior stakeholders.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience with FCA-regulated firms.
• Knowledge of the FSMA 2000 s.166 Skilled Person regime.
• Broad financial services sector knowledge.
• Familiarity with cross-border regulatory change.

Education & Qualifications

• Strong academic background.
• Professional qualifications such as ACA/ACAMS/ICA/CISI.

Your Journey at A&M

We recognise that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritise an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritise your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.