Field Risk Consultant
The Role: The Risk Consultant (RC) is the risk specialist who drives and advocates an outstanding risk function to ensure that our SJP Wealth Partner Practices grow safely using a forward-looking, data-led approach to Risk Management. They are also responsible for completing a programme of Risk management activities such as Regulatory Reviews and identifying Partner and SJP Risks. What will you be doing: Complete Partner Engagement Programmes Firm Reviews on an annual and ad-hoc basis. Influence Partner Practices to implement regulatory change and navigate regulation and internal risk process Use expert knowledge of the risks posed and collaborate closely with the Partnership to conclude issues including: Utilise available data to identify trends and emerging issues. Advance breaches that require investigation to the 2nd Line investigation team. Coordinate the implementation of corrective AR actions to prevent recurrence. Work closely with 1st line teams, including Supervision, Academy, Early Years and Business Partnering to provide risk expertise and guidance. Assist with internal audits, investigation lessons learnt exercises and internal oversight reviews to maintain appropriate procedures. Essential Criteria: CII Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning or the commitment to acquire once successful Understanding of financial services regulations, risk frameworks, and the ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements Proven ability to interpret Risk data, financial information, and management reports to detect trends, highlight risks, and drive appropriate solutions Demonstrable knowledge of proactively prioritising and leading multiple stakeholders with a risk or highly regulated environment or industry Desirable Criteria: Knowledge of Salesforce CRM Coaching or mentorship experience in a Risk environment Commercial understanding balanced risk oversight that supports business growth Special Requirements: Ability and willingness to travel to our UK Partnership and Business Locations on occasion -
