Regulatory Change Manager

c. £50,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

The role will be responsible for the development and implementation of a regulatory change management process to mitigate the company's risk from new or changing regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing a regulatory change management process including regulatory horizon scanning and tracking , impact assessment on new or changing UK regulations that affects the business, with a focus on the FCA's business plan and regulatory initiatives.
• Coordinating the review of regulatory changes to support the business on regulatory developments and regulatory change implementation.
• Leading on regulatory change implementation projects, where required, in line with the company's wider change management framework.
• Providing compliance guidance to the business regarding any changes in legislation.
• Keeping updated on all regulatory changes applicable to the business from key regulatory stakeholders, such as FCA, ICO and HMRC.
• Coordinating with 1st line business and operational teams to prevent gaps in company policy and procedural framework to mitigate risk associated with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Reporting on regulatory change initiatives and regulatory horizon scanning to relevant company boards and committees.
• Assisting with the development or procurement of training required to the business in relation to regulatory changes, ensuring coordination with Head of T&C and HR functions, where appropriate.
• Assisting with the management of any third-party systems implemented to support the implementation of regulatory change

The Person:

• At least 5 years of experience of working in compliance, specialising in regulatory change preferred.
• Strong understanding of the FCA Handbook, especially COBS, SYSC.
• Experience with best practice within the financial advisory or wealth management industry.
• Experience reviewing and implementing regulatory change within a financial advisory or wealth management firm.