Contract type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh, Alderley Park Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based Closing date: 5 June 2026 Royal London has an exciting opportunity for a Compliance Advisory Consultant to join Group Risk & Compliance. Group Risk & Compliance plays a critical role in enabling the business to deliver good customer outcomes, by fostering open, constructive challenge and providing clear, pragmatic regulatory advice. The Compliance Advisory team is a key part of this, partnering with the business to support decision‑making across a range of strategic initiatives and BAU activity. About the role In this role, you will act as a trusted second-line advisor, working closely with the business to identify, assess and manage regulatory risks. You will: Support the Head of Compliance Advisory in delivering effective second-line oversight and challenge across the UK business Provide clear, pragmatic regulatory advice on key initiatives, helping the business navigate regulatory requirements Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, acting as a credible and constructive partner while maintaining appropriate independence Provide proactive challenge to ensure regulatory risks are appropriately identified, understood and managed Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Regulatory Risk Universe, ensuring key risks are accurately reflected and understood Support the production of high-quality reporting to senior management and governance forums, providing clear insight on regulatory risk and emerging issues Keep up to date with regulatory developments and translate these into relevant, practical implications for the business. About you We’re looking for someone who can combine regulatory expertise with strong stakeholder engagement and commercial awareness. You will bring: Experience in a Compliance, Risk or Regulatory Advisory role within Financial Services A good working knowledge of FCA regulatory requirements, ideally within Life, Pensions or Investment products Experience of operating in, or working closely with, a second-line advisory function Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to provide constructive challenge and gain buy-in at all levels The ability to interpret regulation and apply it in a practical, proportionate and outcome-focused way Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise governance papers and reporting Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Desirable: Professional qualifications (e.g. CII or equivalent) Experience working on change programmes or strategic projects About Royal London We’re the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services. Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve. We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. Inclusion, diversity and belonging We’re an inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.