Risk and Regulation Advisory Consultant

• Hybrid working - our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 or 3 days per week. However the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment including up to 5 days per week on a client site.
• London base office location 

The Risk and Regulation team is a diverse team that provides high quality innovative advice and solutions to financial services firms. Our team is growing and we are seeking to recruit consultants and industry experts with experience of and a keen interest in any of our areas of focus:

• Enhancing firms approach to enterprise risk management (in particular non-financial risk management)
• Enhancing corporate governance and embedding an improved risk culture.
• Delivering effective regulatory change including providing independent assurance and Skilled Person Reviews

As a Risk & Regulation Consultant at PA you will take on challenging stimulating and innovative work. Our team has led some of the most exciting work that the consulting industry has seen for many years across Banking Insurance and with the Regulators

• We have worked with the Boards and Executive Management of large global banks to improve their approach to governance and managing strategic risks
• We work closely with Financial Services regulators shaping new regulation and promoting innovation in the market
• Our team is at the forefront of the future of risk management we advise top firms on their approaches to risk management in an AI-enabled world
• We work extensively on S166 Skilled Person reviews where our teams bring their expertise and insight to support the Regulator to understand the biggest risks facing financial services firms.

Qualifications :

To rise to the challenge this R&R Advisory Consultant brings you will be an experienced consultant or industry expert who possess a strong track record in planning delivering and executing complex projects in the financial services sector to address regulatory or risk management related requirements. You will also be able to:

• Develop and nurture client relationships successfully
• Lead projects with minimal but regular guidance
• React to changes in requirements timeframes data availability constructively
• Spot opportunities while on assignment and support sales activities within the capability to grow our business

We also require an in depth understanding and demonstrable experience of at least one of the following:

• Significant experience in enterprise risk management within regulated financial services gained through work in industry a regulator or consulting.
• Deep understanding of the three lines of defence model including the design operation and effectiveness of 2LOD risk functions and governance arrangements.
• Experience conducting independent risk governance and controls reviews including regulatory reviews Section 166 Skilled Person reviews or equivalent assurance assessments.
• Experience designing embedding and assessing risk management frameworks including risk appetite KRIs risk reporting management information and escalation processes.
• Strong understanding of FCA/PRA regulatory expectations for governance risk management controls and risk oversight in regulated firms.
• Awareness of the evolving regulatory and industry landscape including the impact of regulatory change and emerging risks on financial services firms.
• Deep expertise in one or more areas of the risk taxonomy such as enterprise risk operational risk conduct and compliance risk prudential risk or technology risk.

We offer the opportunity to join a growing team in a role with management responsibilities and a clear path to progression

We know the skill-gap and somewhat need to tick every box can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates so please dont hesitate to apply wed love to hear from you.

Apply today by completing our online application

Please be aware that some of our UK roles at PA Consulting require a UK security clearance.

All PA people are required to undergo background checks and to achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard however some UK roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must have at least 5 years of continuous residency in the UK.

We therefore ask that you only apply if you meet the residency requirements (i.e. you are a British citizen or have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years) as this is the prerequisite for a security clearance. If youre unsure about your eligibility we encourage you to review the UK Governments guidance on security vetting before applying.

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Additional Information :

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Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams and support our communities to deliver insight and impact solving the worlds most complex challenges. Were focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. 

Find out more about Life at PA here. 

We are dedicated to supporting the physical emotional social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: 

• Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days 
• Generous company pension scheme 
• Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives 
• Annual performance-based bonus 
• PA share ownership 
• Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work give as you earn) 

Were committed to advancing equality. We recruit retain reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age background disability genetic information parental or family status religion or belief race ethnicity nationality sex sexual orientation gender identity (or expression) political belief veteran status or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time