Risk & Compliance Support

Location:

Oxfordshire (2 days per week onsite, 2 remote)

Contract:

3 months contract

Start Date:

ASAP

We are seeking a hands‑on Risk & Compliance professional to support the Head of Compliance in strengthening and embedding the firm's risk management framework. This role requires enhancement and regulatory review activity. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting remediation programmes, enhancing risk and control frameworks, and ensuring robust governance processes are in place. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, driving actions through to completion, and working closely with stakeholders across the business.

• Support the Head of Compliance with the ongoing development and enhancement of the firm's risk management framework.
• Assist in tracking and remediating findings from regulatory reviews and internal assessments.
• Maintain and enhance risk and control libraries, ensuring documentation remains fit for purpose and up to date.
• Coordinate and monitor risk actions, ensuring timely delivery and effective closure.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to identify, assess and mitigate operational and regulatory risks.
• Support FCA‑related compliance activities and governance requirements.
• Help embed a strong risk and controls culture across the organisation.
• Provide practical guidance and support to business teams, helping stakeholders understand regulatory and risk obligations.
• Prepare risk and compliance reporting for senior management committees.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements and control enhancements.

• Experience with in Wealth Management, Asset Management, Financial Services or a similarly regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and control environments.
• Previous experience supporting remediation programmes, regulatory reviews, or compliance enhancement initiatives.
• Knowledge of FCA regulatory requirements.
• Experience maintaining risk registers, risk and control libraries, and governance documentation.
• Highly proactive and execution‑focused with a "doer" mentality.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and support colleagues at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business actions.
• Comfortable operating in a hands‑on environment with multiple competing priorities.