Senior Manager - WAM Risk & Regulatory Advisory

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the financial services sector is seeking a Senior Manager to join their Wealth & Asset Management Risk & Regulatory Advisory team in London. This role offers the chance to lead significant engagements, manage compliance and risk frameworks, and develop client relationships in a dynamic environment. You will be at the forefront of regulatory change initiatives, providing expert advice and insights to clients. With a focus on personal and professional growth, this position promises a rewarding career path within a diverse and inclusive culture, where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on the industry.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Career Development Support

Health and Well-Being Benefits

Insurance Options

Savings Programs

Discounts and Promotions

Qualifications

• Experience in Wealth or Asset Managers’ Regulatory Risk / Compliance Team.
• Strong project management experience in compliance and risk projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of engagements to Wealth & Asset management clients.
• Manage teams and client relationships effectively.
• Identify new business opportunities for advisory services.

Skills

Compliance and Risk Frameworks

Business Consulting

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Client Liaison

Communication Skills

Education

Strong Academic Background

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Senior Manager - WAM Risk & Regulatory Advisory, London

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Client:

EY

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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The opportunity

Our objective is to be market leading in supporting the delivery of the CRO and CCO’s agenda. Accordingly, the Wealth & Asset Management Risk & Regulation Team look to offer both breadth and depth in all Regulatory / Compliance and Risk Management initiatives ranging from Regulatory Change programmes, Regulatory Due Diligence services during transactions, providing advice on a specific element of the Conduct or Risk Management Frameworks in more detail, through to delivering a full Risk and Compliance Transformation programmes for the client, collaborating with multiple EY Teams.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Manager within the Wealth & Asset Management Risk & Regulation Team, typical engagements you can expect to be involved in include the following:

• Compliance Target Operating Model including Compliance Monitoring
• Regulatory Change programmes
• Regulatory Due Diligence during transactions
• Skilled Person Reviews
• Review & Recommend reports on FCA Handbook rules
• Investment Risk
• Funds regulation in UK and Europe
• Regulatory Reporting
• Fund and legal entity authorisations

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Play a significant role in the delivery of our engagements to Wealth & Asset management clients through the articulation of EY findings, conclusions and recommendations in writing or verbally based on a deep understanding of regulatory requirements to the WAM market
• Take responsibility for engagement planning and management on a day to day basis
• Act as day to day lead, managing teams where required
• Own the analysis of emerging issues, the articulation of an EY point of view and the development of an EY proposition on agreed topics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for report writing and client presentations
• Identify additional opportunities for EY to perform advisory services to their clients
• Where needed, lead the proposals process for new client opportunities
• Develop client relationships and utilise your network to identify opportunities for EY to perform additional services
• Work effectively as a team member sharing responsibility, providing support and updating senior members on progress
• Mentor staff and conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for staff
• We are looking for individuals who have a proactive attitude and are seeking the opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Skills and attributes for success

• Knowledge and experience of Compliance and Risk Frameworks in Wealth & Asset Management
• Business consulting experience, with excellent client liaison and communication skills as well as commercial awareness
• Strong project management experience ideally relating to compliance and risk projects in WAM businesses
• Ability to work in a client facing and consulting role, with the ability to build networks and relationships
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to develop new business opportunities for WAM Regulatory & Risk to deliver
• Knowledge of Alternatives as an asset class and experience of doing Risk and/or Compliance work in relation to Alternatives will be a helpful attribute.

To qualify for the role, you must have some or all of the following:

• Significant experience of working within a Wealth or Asset Managers’ Regulatory Risk / Compliance Team orexperience of delivering these services for another Advisory firm
• Strong academic background
• Experience of managing and developing people

What we look for

We are looking for people passionate about accelerating their careers in the WAM sector and who want to help transform the financial services industry. If you have relevant experience in advisory roles, a passion for enacting change in the WAM industry, combined with the drive to help businesses achieve their potential, this role is for you.

What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with MyReward you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings, and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning:You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you:We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership:We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture:You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.