Regulatory Specialist

We are working on behalf of a global financial services client to bring to market a senior regulatory change position, sitting in the first line of defence. The role focuses on assessing the impact of new and evolving regulations, ensuring regulatory obligations are understood, embedded and effectively managed across the business.

Working closely with risk, compliance, control and business stakeholders, you'll help shape the organisation's regulatory response, strengthen compliance frameworks and support the effective management of non-financial risk. This is a highly visible role requiring strong analytical skills, regulatory awareness and the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitor regulatory developments and assess the impact of new and changing regulations across the business.
• Lead regulatory impact assessments, regulatory mapping activities and obligation tracking.
• Partner with business, risk and compliance teams to implement effective regulatory change solutions.
• Identify regulatory risks, control gaps and improvement opportunities while supporting governance and compliance frameworks.
• Provide regulatory risk analysis, stakeholder reporting and guidance to promote regulatory awareness and best practice.

Key experience and skills:

• Strong experience in compliance, operational risk, regulatory change or non-financial risk management within financial services.
• Proven ability to assess and implement regulatory change programmes and compliance initiatives.
• Solid understanding of regulatory risk frameworks, controls and governance processes.
• Experience evaluating complex regulatory requirements and translating them into practical business solutions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large and complex datasets, identify trends and provide meaningful insights.
• Advanced stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively at senior levels.
• Ability to manage multiple work streams and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using data analysis and reporting tools such as Excel, Tableau or similar platforms.
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail and a continuous improvement approach.
• Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.

If successful, this role offers a highly competitive day rate with a leading employer in Northern Ireland, on a long-term contract engagement with strong potential for extension.
This position requires 3 days per week on-site in Belfast; only candidates who can meet this requirement will be considered.

If you're interested, please send an up-to-date copy of your CV If this role isn't quite right, but you're exploring new opportunities, feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion about your career.

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