Richard Williams

Senior Risk Analyst – Investments - £55,000-£62,000Are you looking for an opportunity to join an Investment firm who are making incredible progress in the platform market Are you a proactive, detail-oriented risk professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a growing financial services group? We are currently hiring for a Senior Risk Analyst to join our Group Risk Management team. This is a high-profile opportunity to support the evolution of a group-wide Risk Management Framework and help embed a strong risk culture across the business. Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain tools and reporting aligned with the enterprise Risk Management Framework.Monitor risk MI, escalate breaches, and contribute to risk culture initiatives.Maintain and enhance risk appetite statements and supporting metrics.Support integration of risk considerations into strategic and operational decisions.Prepare and deliver risk reports for senior committees and the Board.Assist in key regulatory processes such as ICARA and ORSA.Ensure risk systems are accurate, consistent, and complete.Stay current with regulatory expectations and assess their impact.Mentor and guide junior analysts as part of a collaborative team.What We’re Looking For Essential:Risk management experience in the financial services sector.Understanding of risk frameworks, controls, and reporting standards.Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.Experience facilitating risk and control self-assessments (RCSAs).Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.Comfortable working with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.Desirable:Familiarity with retail investment products (ISAs, SIPPs, pensions).Knowledge of FCA/PRA regulatory frameworks.Exposure to prudential risk reporting processes (ICAAP, ICARA, ORSA).Understanding of governance models such as the three lines of defence.Experience producing board-level risk reports or facilitating workshops.Relevant risk qualifications (e.g. IRM, CFA, PRMIA).Personal Qualities:Strong attention to detail while maintaining a strategic view.Ability to interpret and challenge business processes with a risk lens.Self-starter with the ability to manage priorities independently.Committed to continuous improvement and building collaborative relationships

Regulatory Compliance Manager - £90,000-£100,000 + benefitsAn opportunity has come up to join one of the UK's fastest growing Banks. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a proven background of delivering regulatory compliance to step up in to a leadership role, or a proven leader to further enhance their career. We are partnering with a UK-based specialist banking client to appoint a Regulatory Compliance Lead into their second line of defence function. This is a high-profile opportunity for a senior compliance professional to shape regulatory policy, lead horizon scanning, and act as a key liaison between the business and regulatory bodies.This role will suit an individual with strong FCA/PRA regulatory knowledge, excellent communication skills, and experience working within a regulated environment—particularly within retail banking, mortgages, or financial services. Leadership experience and commercial awareness are essential, as this role involves significant interaction with senior stakeholders and executive management.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the Regulatory Policy and Advisory function within the Compliance teamConduct regulatory horizon scanning and assess the potential impact of new regulations and policy changesTranslate regulatory requirements (FCA/PRA) into actionable internal policies, ensuring they are fit for purposeAct as the compliance lead for Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR), working in partnership with HRProvide timely advice and regulatory guidance to business units across the organisation, including on financial promotionsOversee the development and maintenance of the compliance monitoring planRespond to regulatory communications and data requests from the FCA and PRADevelop strategic compliance plans and drive senior-level engagement in regulatory riskInteract directly with the Group Executive Committee and other SMF role holdersAct as a mentor and leader to one direct report (Analyst level), while supporting wider compliance initiativesEssential RequirementsStrong experience within a regulated financial services environmentIn-depth understanding of UK regulatory frameworks including FCA and PRA regimesDemonstrated leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilitiesAbility to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements (e.g. Consumer Duty, TCF, SMCR)High attention to detail and professional problem-solving approachSkilled in drafting regulatory policy and managing external regulatory communicationsConfident using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and compliance toolsAble to self-teach and research emerging regulatory changes independentlyPreferred Qualifications & ExperienceExperience with both regulated and unregulated mortgage productsPrior exposure to quality assurance or compliance testing in banking/financial servicesA relevant professional compliance qualification (e.g. ICA, IRM, or equivalent)