Financial Services, Regulatory Senior Consultant

We are searching for an experienced Financial Services, Regulatory Senior Consultant

Make an Impact at RSM UK

AtRSM, our consulting team brings together diverse advisory experts to deliverour six core solutions: business transformation, forensic, deal services,restructuring, finance function support, and risk and governance.

Our solutions are designed to address the unique needs, challenges, andopportunities our clients face as they strive to achieve their aspirations andorganisational goals. Whether it's supporting global expansion, developingacquisition strategies, facilitating private equity investments, orcollaborating with boards to manage risk and governance, our consulting expertswork as one cohesive team. We prioritise simplicity, providing data-driveninsights, value-added assurance, and high-quality execution to empower ourclients in building sustainable, future-fit businesses.

It'san exciting time to join our consulting team, as we embark on ambitious growthplans that promise to create diverse career opportunities. We are committed toenhancing our six solutions, expanding and developing our team of expertconsultants, embracing a digital-first approach, strengthening our globalpresence, and building strong client relationships.

As a Senior Consultant within the Regulatory Practice of Financial Services, you will be responsible for supporting management in providing regulatory advice and guidance to clients within the financial services sector, supporting them to maintain compliance and manage risk in accordance with regulatory requirements. In addition, you may line manage a team of junior staff and help to develop and grow those individuals in their careers with RSM.

You will make an impact by:

• Ensuring effective management of the client engagement lifecycle;
• Supporting with the production of tender documents and proposals to secure new business;
• Supporting the development of the brand through market research, new proposition design, go to market strategies and thought leadership;
• Supporting the engagement manager with day-to-day delivery of client engagement activities and regulatory horizon scanning;
• Acting as an ambassador for our brand and developing a network of industry contacts
• Conducting structured document reviews and gap analysis against regulatory requirements and industry practice;
• Structuring and conducting client interviews and process walk-throughs;
• Developing solutions and drafting reports and detailed recommendations;
• Completing quality assurance reviews of work undertaken on client projects; and approval of work in line with professional standards.

We are looking for:

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you!

We value diverse experiences and perspectives, and we are particularly keen to hear from individuals with strong FCA regulatory compliance and consultancy expertise. Our ideal candidate will bring:

• Experience in FCA regulatory compliance, ideally gained within the UK financial services sector. You should have a good working understanding of key areas of the FCA Handbook - such as SYSC, PRIN (including Consumer Duty), COBS, ICOBS, CONC, and financial crime requirements - and be able to research, interpret, and apply these in a practical way with guidance.
• Some experience in a compliance, advisory, or consultancy-related role, either within industry or a professional services environment. This may include supporting regulatory projects, preparing well-structured deliverables, managing your own workload to meet deadlines, and working across different client or stakeholder environments.
• Practical exposure to core compliance activities, such as reviewing regulatory requirements, assisting with compliance monitoring, supporting thematic reviews, carrying out horizon-scanning tasks, helping with regulatory mapping or gap analysis, and contributing to the drafting or improvement of compliance policies and procedures.
• An interest in understanding regulatory developments and the ability to translate findings into clear, actionable insights for colleagues or clients. Experience supporting work related to supervisory requests, remediation programmes, or readiness assessments would be beneficial, though not essential.
• A growing awareness of FCA priorities and emerging themes, with the ability to consider how these may impact firms. You should be comfortable supporting senior team members in developing proportionate and practical compliance solutions.
• A proactive, motivated, and organised approach, with the ability to handle multiple tasks, maintain quality, and adapt to changing priorities in a busy environment.
• General knowledge of the UK financial services sector and its regulatory environment, including familiarity with key regulatory bodies such as the FCA and PRA.
• The post holder will be expected to travel to the client's sites in their own time, limited where possible to one and a half hours each way.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage with stakeholders and produce clear, professional outputs. You should be able to show how you have added value in your roles to date and contributed to positive change or improvements.

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That's why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid working
• 26 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days)
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team

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Permanent

LONDON

Consulting