Strategic Proposition & Governance Lead

Forvis Mazars in the UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in the UK is seeking a Proposition & Governance Manager to maintain and enhance the firm's product governance framework for adviser propositions and related solutions. You will work with the Head of Proposition, Compliance and Planning teams to provide regulatory insight, governance and technical leadership that support client outcomes and business growth.

In this role you will oversee provider due diligence, panel reviews and governance reporting while contributing to Consumer

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of retail financial products and adviser propositions.
• Good understanding of FCA regulation, Consumer Duty and PROD requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical information and communicate it clearly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work across teams with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and maintenance of the firm's product governance framework.
• Oversight and governance of product panels, platforms, providers and advice solutions.
• Delivery of provider due diligence, panel reviews and proposition recommendations.
• Support of the firm's Consumer Duty and PROD requirements, including target market assessment, fair value considerations, consumer outcome monitoring and the identification and escalation of proposition-related risks.
• Provision of technical expertise and proposition guidance to advisers and stakeholders.
• Delivery of proposition training, communications and technical briefings.
• Management of key relationships with providers, industry stakeholders and business functions.
• Oversight and development of proposition and policy governance frameworks.
• Development and enhancement of adviser propositions and associated client solutions.
• Production of governance reporting, management information, committee papers and recommendations.

Skills

Retail financial products

FCA regulation

Communication of complex information

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Forvis Mazars in the UK is seeking a Proposition & Governance Manager to maintain and enhance the firm's product governance framework for adviser propositions and related solutions. You will work with the Head of Proposition, Compliance and Planning teams to provide regulatory insight, governance and technical leadership that support client outcomes and business growth.

In this role you will oversee provider due diligence, panel reviews and governance reporting while contributing to Consumer