Governance, Risk & Compliance; GRC Analyst

About the Business

Quilter plc is a leading wealth management business, overseeing £141.2billion in customer investments. It offers financial advice, investment platforms, multi‑asset solutions and discretionary fund management through its Affluent and High Net Worth segments.

Level: 3 | Department: COO – Business Risk |

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom (Hybrid: 2–3 days per week in office) |

Contract:

Permanent | Regulated:
Non‑Regulated

We are looking for a Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Analyst to support the COO Business Risk and Governance team. The role embeds our enterprise and operational risk management frameworks, supports informed decision‑making and promotes a positive risk culture aligned to the Group COO’s SMCR responsibilities.

• Support COO first line of defence colleagues with GRC activity, queries and regulatory requests.
• Implement, embed and improve Quilter’s risk management frameworks.
• Provide analysis, insight, briefings, reports and presentations for decision‑making.
• Track industry, regulatory and internal methodology changes; educate colleagues on key requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, add value and enhance client outcomes.
• Support change activity in line with risk and governance frameworks.
• Build effective working relationships across business areas, central functions, 2nd line Risk, Internal Audit and external partners.
• Support related framework activity, including Supplier Due Diligence, Consumer Duty, Operational Resilience, Business‑Developed Applications and SMCR.
• Contribute to quarterly RCSA activity, audit activity, Group Policy Attestation processes and oversight of risk management activity.
• Provide assurance through testing, reviewing controls and preparing clear reports with recommendations.
• Produce accurate and insightful reporting for management and governance forums; support GRC metrics, data and reporting.
• Co‑ordinate governance processes and committee support (agendas, meeting materials, actions and records).
• Maintain accurate governance records for ExCo, Board and other senior forums.
• Support Corporate Governance requirements and delivery of Board and Committee papers.

• Highly motivated, adaptable and able to work autonomously under tight deadlines.
• Delivery focused with strong planning, analytical and communication skills.
• Experience in financial services, preferably within Affluent or high‑net‑worth segments.
• Knowledge of risk management practices and relevant regulatory bodies such as CASS, COBS, SMCR.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and the ability to use data and metrics to drive action.
• Credibility, professionalism, strong personal integrity and ability to influence across all levels.

While not a direct customer‑facing role, the duties performed support overall positive outcomes for our customers by enabling leaders to balance risk and reward and ensure regulatory compliance. This contributes to improved services, customer‑centric outcomes and overall satisfaction.

• Holiday: 182 hours (26 days)
• Quilter Incentive Scheme – all employees eligible for incentive participation.
• Non‑contributory company pension scheme, boostable via personal contributions.
• Private Medical Insurance – single cover standard with optional extension.
• Life Assurance – 4× salary.
• Income Protection – 75% of salary, payable after 26 weeks of absence.
• Healthcare Cash Plan – Jersey employees only.
• Flexible benefits available for UK employees via salary deduction.

We value diversity and promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture. We provide equal opportunities for all applicants and celebrate unique contributions. We are committed to treating all job applicants fairly and with respect, welcoming a wide range of backgrounds, identities and abilities. Reasonable adjustments are available upon request to ensure accessibility throughout the recruitment process.