Senior Clients Compliance Analyst

Jobs for Humanity; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Walters is seeking a Senior Client Compliance Analyst to join as a Consultant. You will be a compliance partner to the retail investment platform, advising on propositions, marketing, operations and strategic change, while interpreting FCA requirements and HMRC legislation.

You will collaborate with first line teams to manage risks, support incident management and contribute to Consumer Duty initiatives across funds, ISAs, SIPPs and distribution channels.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance business partnering within a retail investment platform or similarly regulated environment.
• Has worked in investments or wealth management, with a strong understanding of investment products and distribution channels.
• Strong knowledge of UK financial services regulation, FCA requirements and the FCA Handbook, ideally including SIPP operators and HMRC pension/ISA legislation.
• Experience advising on regulatory change, business transformation, operational arrangements and Consumer Duty.
• Proven ability to assess compliance risks, work with first line teams and translate complex requirements into clear, practical advice.
• Confident communicator with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to work independently and engage effectively with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as a compliance partner to the retail investment platform, advising on propositions, marketing, operations and strategic business change.
• Interpret and apply FCA requirements, the FCA Handbook and relevant HMRC legislation covering pensions and ISAs.
• Provide regulatory guidance across mutual funds, ETFs and distribution channels including ISAs, JISAs, SIPPs and General Accounts.
• Partner with first line teams to assess and mitigate compliance risks, strengthen frameworks and support incident management.
• Assess complex regulatory matters and provide clear, practical advice, particularly in relation to Consumer Duty and business growth.
• Represent Compliance at internal committees and forums, working with senior stakeholders, Legal and the wider Office of the General Counsel to support consistent outcomes.

Skills

Compliance partnering

Investments / wealth mgmt

UK financial regulation

Consumer Duty

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Job description

We are a consultancy operating within Robert Walters, the world’s most trusted talent solutions business. Across the globe, we deliver recruitment, outsourcing, and talent advisory services for businesses of all sizes, opening doors for people with diverse skills, ambitions, and backgrounds.

The Role

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Client Compliance Analystto join Robert Walters as a Consultant.

As a Consultant, you will benefit from permanent employment with Robert Walters and will be deployed on an assignment within our clients' organisations, in return, we will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills with ongoing training and professional support.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a global business, providing top-tier service to our blue chip clients.

Job Description

What you’ll do:

• Act as a compliance partner to the retail investment platform, advising on propositions, marketing, operations and strategic business change.
• Interpret and apply FCA requirements, the FCA Handbook and relevant HMRC legislation covering pensions and ISAs.
• Provide regulatory guidance across mutual funds, ETFs and distribution channels including ISAs, JISAs, SIPPs and General Accounts.
• Partner with first line teams to assess and mitigate compliance risks, strengthen frameworks and support incident management.
• Assess complex regulatory matters and provide clear, practical advice, particularly in relation to Consumer Duty and business growth.
• Represent Compliance at internal committees and forums, working with senior stakeholders, Legal and the wider Office of the General Counsel to support consistent outcomes.

Qualifications

What you bring

• Experience in compliance business partnering within a retail investment platform or similarly regulated environment.
• Has worked in investments or wealth management, with a strong understanding of investment products and distribution channels.
• Strong knowledge of UK financial services regulation, FCA requirements and the FCA Handbook, ideally including SIPP operators and HMRC pension/ISA legislation.
• Experience advising on regulatory change, business transformation, operational arrangements and Consumer Duty.
• Proven ability to assess compliance risks, work with first line teams and translate complex requirements into clear, practical advice.
• Confident communicator with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to work independently and engage effectively with senior stakeholders.

Additional Information

What’s Next

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This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.