Risk Consultant

Overview

The Role: The Risk Consultant (RC) is the risk specialist who drives and advocates an outstanding risk function to ensure that our SJP Wealth Partner Practices grow safely using a forward-looking, data-led approach to Risk Management. They are also responsible for completing a programme of Risk management activities such as Regulatory Reviews and identifying Partner and SJP Risks.

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The Risk Consultant (RC) is the risk specialist who drives and advocates an outstanding risk function to ensure that our SJP Wealth Partner Practices grow safely using a forward-looking, data-led approach to Risk Management. They are also responsible for completing a programme of Risk management activities such as Regulatory Reviews and identifying Partner and SJP Risks.

• Complete Partner Engagement Programmes & Firm Reviews on an annual and ad-hoc basis.
• Influence Partner Practices to implement regulatory change and navigate regulation and internal risk process
• Use expert knowledge of the risks posed and collaborate closely with the Partnership to conclude issues including:
• Utilise available data to identify trends and emerging issues.
• Advance breaches that require investigation to the 2nd Line investigation team.
• Coordinate the implementation of corrective AR actions to prevent recurrence.
• Work closely with 1st line teams, including Supervision, Academy, Early Years and Business Partnering to provide risk expertise and guidance.
• Assist with internal audits, investigation lessons learnt exercises and internal oversight reviews to maintain appropriate procedures.

• CII Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning or the commitment to acquire once successful
• Understanding of financial services regulations, risk frameworks, and the ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to interpret Risk data, financial information, and management reports to detect trends, highlight risks, and drive appropriate solutions
• Demonstrable knowledge of proactively prioritising and leading multiple stakeholders with a risk or highly regulated environment or industry

• Knowledge of Salesforce CRM
• Coaching or mentorship experience in a Risk environment
• Commercial understanding & balanced risk oversight that supports business growth

• Ability and willingness to travel to our UK Partnership and Business Locations on occasion