Compliance Consultant - Financial Services Advisory

We are seeking an experienced compliance professional with strong technical knowledge, commercial awareness and the ability to manage a broad range of regulatory assignments.

The position offers the opportunity to work with a varied client base, take responsibility for complex advisory projects and develop relationships with senior financial services professionals.

The successful candidate will combine regulatory expertise with a practical, solutions-focused approach and enjoy working in a collaborative, client-facing environment

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide regulatory compliance advice and support to clients operating across the investment and wealth management sectors.
2. Lead and manage compliance advisory assignments, ensuring high standards of technical delivery.
3. Review regulatory frameworks, policies, procedures and controls, identifying potential weaknesses and recommending improvements.
4. Advise on FCA requirements, including conduct of business, governance, regulatory change and compliance risk management.
5. Prepare clear, commercially focused reports and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
6. Manage multiple assignments, balancing competing priorities and client expectations.
7. Develop and maintain effective client relationships.
8. Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues.
9. Contribute to the development of advisory services and client solutions.
10. Maintain awareness of regulatory developments affecting UK financial services businesses.

Experience

1. Substantial experience in financial services compliance, ideally within investment management, wealth management or regulatory consulting.
2. Strong working knowledge of the FCA regulatory framework, including relevant aspects of MiFID II, COBS, SYSC and SM&CR.
3. Experience delivering regulatory advisory, compliance monitoring or related projects.
4. Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and provide practical, commercially appropriate advice.
5. Strong communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
6. Experience managing client relationships and delivering assignments independently.
7. A proactive, organised and adaptable approach.
8. Relevant professional qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.

The Opportunity Offers

1. A varied and challenging regulatory advisory role.
2. Exposure to a broad range of financial services clients and regulatory matters.
3. Opportunities to develop technical expertise, client relationships and leadership responsibilities.
4. A competitive remuneration and benefits package.
5. Long-term career development within a specialist professional environment.