We are looking for an experienced and driven individual to join the Risk and Compliance Directorate as a RCD Systems and Platforms Officer. This is a critical role within the Risk Systems and Platforms team, supporting the development, oversight, and strategic direction of SJP’s risk technology architecture, data capabilities, and automation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support the design and development of R&C systems, ensuring advanced technology and automation enhance efficiency, insight, and user experience.
2. Develop and oversee automated reporting ( RCSA, KRIs) for senior management and governance forums.
3. Drive improvements in risk data quality, insights, and visualisation capabilities.
4. Contribute to the design and oversight of risk data platforms, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
5. Support the development of AI use cases in partnership with the FCA AI Lab and oversee their integration into the wider RCD platform.
6. Stay informed of regulatory changes, ensuring the risk platform remains compliant and future-fit.
7. Help maintain oversight of platform architecture and associated budgets across RCD.
Who we’re looking for:
You’ll be a proactive and collaborative systems and risk professional with strong experience in data and reporting within financial services. You’re excited by innovation and digital tools and bring a problem-solving mindset to everything you do. Working with a wide range of stakeholders, you’ll combine technical expertise with clear communication to drive meaningful impact through systems and
Skills/Experience:
Essential
8. Proven experience in developing systems, data management, and reporting in a risk and compliance context.
9. Strong knowledge of non-financial risk management, ideally within wealth management, asset management, banking or similar financial services.
10. Expertise in risk frameworks, reporting, and data visualisation tools.
11. A digital-first and automation-oriented mindset.
12. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across business functions including Legal, Compliance, and Audit.
Desirable
13. Experience with AI use case development or working with AI in risk contexts.
14. Exposure to regulatory labs or innovation initiatives ( FCA AI Lab).
15. Knowledge of Process Risk and Control (PRC) taxonomies and risk data dictionaries.
16. Experience in platform or architecture budget oversight.
What's in it for you?
We reward youfor the work you do, whether that’s through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with a variety of discounts.
We also have benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:
17. Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)
18. Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
19. 10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)
Reasonable Adjustments
We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at
Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.