About The Role
FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Risk Assurance Manager to work for our client within the finance sector. This is initially a 8-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role based in London.
Our client is seeking a highly experienced and technically skilled Risk Assurance Manager to lead and support assurance activities relating to compliance with Laws, Rules and Regulations (LRR) that govern the calculation and disclosure of Own Funds, Eligible Liabilities, and all Risk-Weighted Asset (RWA) risk types.
This is a critical role focused on providing expert advice, independent challenge, and assurance over regulatory capital and liquidity rule compliance. The successful candidate will work across Risk, Treasury, Finance, and control functions, ensuring that regulatory interpretations are robust, evidence-based, and aligned with both internal governance standards and external regulatory expectations.
This position requires a deep understanding of prudential regulation, excellent judgement, and the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders in a complex and high-impact environment.
Responsibilities
* Lead and support activities to evidence and document compliance with LRR requirements across Own Funds, Eligible Liabilities, and all RWA risk types
* Critically review compliance conclusions from Treasury and Finance, including assessment of supporting evidence
* Independently assess and challenge rule interpretation proposals based on regulatory guidance and best practice
* Act as a central point of expertise within Risk for capital and liquidity rule requirements, advising on the interpretation and application to complex transactions
* Coordinate assurance activities with Finance control teams and support cross-functional alignment
* Represent the function at key governance and management committees, providing subject matter expertise and regulatory insight
About You
Requirements
* Minimum of 8 years' experience within a broad-based banking institution, central bank, prudential regulator, or professional services firm
* Strong technical understanding of current and emerging prudential rules, including Basel III, CRD IV, and CCR
* Proven track record in assessing complex transactions, applying commercial judgement, and interpreting regulatory requirements
* Broad finance knowledge with the ability to clearly explain technical topics to non-specialist audiences
* Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, capable of constructively challenging senior and highly experienced colleagues
* Experience in risk, compliance, audit, or control functions (direct or indirect), with a strong appreciation for governance and internal controls
* Demonstrated ability to manage large and complex workloads while maintaining attention to detail
* A control-oriented mindset, with a commitment to delivering high standards of regulatory assurance and documentation
About Us
Why join us
* Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
* Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
* Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
* Annual Leave
* Work place pension
About FDM
We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2,500 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.
Diversity and Inclusion
FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
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