The opportunity
Our objective is to be market leading in supporting the delivery of the CRO and CCO’s agenda. Accordingly, the Wealth & Asset Management Risk & Regulation Team look to offer both breadth and depth in all Regulatory / Compliance and Risk Management initiatives ranging from Regulatory Change programmes, Regulatory Due Diligence services during transactions, providing advice on a specific element of the Conduct or Risk Management Frameworks in more detail, through to delivering a full Risk and Compliance Transformation programmes for the client, collaborating with multiple EY Teams.
Your key responsibilities
As a Senior Manager within the Wealth & Asset Management Risk & Regulation Team, typical engagements you can expect to be involved in include the following:
1. Risk Management Frameworks including governance arrangements, risk appetite, control frameworks, Risk MI & Reporting, Risk Management Culture
2. Compliance Target Operating Model including Compliance Monitoring
3. Regulatory Change programmes
4. Regulatory Due Diligence during transactions
5. Skilled Person Reviews
6. Review & Recommend reports on FCA Handbook rules
7. Investment Risk
8. Funds regulation in UK and Europe
9. Regulatory Reporting
10. Fund and legal entity authorisations
The successful candidate will be expected to:
11. Play a significant role in the delivery of our engagements to Wealth & Asset management clients through the articulation of EY findings, conclusions and recommendations in writing or verbally based on a deep understanding of regulatory requirements to the WAM market
12. Take responsibility for engagement planning and management on a day to day basis
13. Act as day to day lead, managing teams where required
14. Own the analysis of emerging issues, the articulation of an EY point of view and the development of an EY proposition on agreed topics
15. Strong written and verbal communication skills for report writing and client presentations
16. Identify additional opportunities for EY to perform advisory services to their clients
17. Where needed, lead the proposals process for new client opportunities
18. Develop client relationships and utilise your network to identify opportunities for EY to perform additional services
19. Work effectively as a team member sharing responsibility, providing support and updating senior members on progress
20. Mentor staff and conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for staff
21. We are looking for individuals who have a proactive attitude and are seeking the opportunity for personal and professional growth.
Skills and attributes for success
22. Knowledge and experience of Compliance and Risk Frameworks in Wealth & Asset Management
23. Business consulting experience, with excellent client liaison and communication skills as well as commercial awareness
24. Strong project management experience ideally relating to compliance and risk projects in WAM businesses
25. Ability to work in a client facing and consulting role, with the ability to build networks and relationships
26. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to develop new business opportunities for WAM Regulatory & Risk to deliver
27. Knowledge of Alternatives as an asset class and experience of doing Risk and/or Compliance work in relation to Alternatives will be a helpful attribute.
To qualify for the role, you must have some or all of the following:
28. Significant experience of working within a Wealth or Asset Managers’ Regulatory Risk / Compliance Team or experience of delivering these services for another Advisory firm
29. Strong academic background
30. Experience of managing and developing people
What we look for
We are looking for people passionate about accelerating their careers in the WAM sector and who want to help transform the financial services industry. If you have relevant experience in advisory roles, a passion for enacting change in the WAM industry, combined with the drive to help businesses achieve their potential, this role is for you.
What we offer
We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with MyReward you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings, and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:
31. Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
32. Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
33. Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
34. Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.