Principal - Managing Principal - Advisory & Regulatory in London

BeyondFS helps financial institutions build high-performing Financial Crime programmes that reduce risk, satisfy regulators, and run efficiently. Clients turn to us when their change or remediation programmes aren't delivering effectively or fast enough, when new regulations arise, or when they need clearer insight into their risks and stronger capability to manage them. We apply proven, practical methods that restore confidence, regain control, build momentum, and deliver the results clients need.

In recent years, we've grown rapidly, building a team of FinCrime specialists with deep credibility across financial crime, change delivery, and risk and advisory services. We are in the fortunate position to benefit from the wider industry shift away from large and established consultancies to smaller and focused firms that can deliver true value at pace. By rolling up our sleeves and working alongside client teams, we make Financial Crime programmes stronger, more efficient, and able to sustain results long after we've gone.

The Opportunity

Are you ready to join an ambitious consultancy where you will experience both autonomy to develop client relationships and deliver high-quality work? Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset and are curious to learn and be part of the growth and success of a scaling consultancy? If so, we want to hear from you.

As a future leader of our business, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging and innovative projects and help shape and build our company as we grow. We are not for the faint-hearted, and you will need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer and people-first environment. In return, you can expect to join a supportive, collaborative team who genuinely care about each other and like to have fun along the way. You will be working alongside some of the best consultants in the industry, where everyone takes pride in celebrating both individual and most importantly collective success.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a Principal/Managing Principal to join our team. You will:

• Contribute to the development and growth of BeyondFS financial crime propositions.
• Lead and deliver our complex transformation programmes.
• Contribute towards recruitment objectives, and other people-related activities.
• Manage internal projects.
• Enhance our company culture as a core part of your role.

Being a consultant at BeyondFS isn't the easy option; you will be part of a growth journey and that takes commitment. However, it is hugely rewarding and offers a massive opportunity for growth to those that join us. Our core values are an honest reflection of who we are and how we deliver everything we do.

If you are excited by the opportunity to actively build your network, gain exposure to senior stakeholders, take on responsibility quickly, and help shape yours, and our future, we would love to hear from you.

Successful candidates must be able to evidence:

• 6 - 8 years in financial services with industry and consulting experience, with exposure to a wide range of financial services products, with either disciplines and compliance systems in a number of geographies.
• Supporting EC 2LOD policy and/or compliance monitoring function or 1LOD EC risk management function.
• Working with senior leaders on regulatory audit engagements (e.g., Section 166/Skilled Person/Monitoring programmes).
• Working with change programmes to deliver FC technology (a working understanding of FC Technology).
• Demonstrating integration of new regulatory requirements and understanding their impact.
• Evidence of successfully owning/co-owning deliverables as workstream lead or project manager within enterprise transformation change initiatives.
• Collaborating with senior leaders or their deputies to deliver risk outcomes/strategy.
• Developing practical solutions to regulatory issues with a focus on risk outcomes.
• Developing risk management frameworks (or parts of) and drafting supporting documentation.
• Identifying opportunities for account growth and sales and contributing to developing proposals and campaigns.
• Track record of supporting strong client relationships, playing a leading role in client engagements and accounts.
• Confident to drive meetings and facilitate workshops.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and manage multiple activities.
• Proficient in creating and developing written and visual materials like PowerPoint presentations and reports, with an ability to understand and synthesise large or complex data.
• Support the development of others within the team, training and coaching more junior colleagues, sharing your expertise and experience.

Skillset

• Can demonstrate expertise in AML, CTF, Financial Sanctions, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Facilitation of Tax Evasion, Fraud prevention.
• Deep understanding of FC risk management frameworks (e.g., risk assessment, including creating/executing risk assessment models (CRA/EWRA), Politically Exposed Persons, Adverse Media typology assessments, tuning and calibration exercises).
• Advisory experience across operational areas such as KYC, Screening, Transaction Monitoring, SARs, Court Orders, Exits etc.
• Operating/working in quality control and quality assurance frameworks.
• Good knowledge of global legislation and regulatory environments (particularly: UK, EU and US).
• Working towards or holding a recognised financial crime prevention qualification (ICA or ACAMs).
• A strong intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to learning through independent research.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities through consultative questioning.
• Effective communication, structuring insights into clear messages, and engaging with stakeholders.
• Innovative thinking with a positive attitude to change, embracing new ideas to improve performance.
• Supporting with materials at industry events.

Remuneration and benefits

You will be recognised and rewarded with:

• Competitive remuneration: This is made up of a base salary from £80,000 to £100,000 depending on experience, plus 20% bonus based on company and personal performance.
• Leave: 25 days holiday increasing by a day for each year in service to a total of 29 days (plus we will give you your birthday off).
• Additional leave: you can buy extra days up to a maximum of 30 per year.
• Flexible benefits: £3000 annual allowance from day one of employment for you to allocate as you wish.
• A structured training approach.
• Pension scheme.
• Family: enhanced pay for maternity, adoption, and paternity leave.

Where are we located?

Our culture and team spirit are a key part of who we are and the business we all want to be part of. We encourage all of our team to collaborate and share knowledge working from our office whenever possible. We work in our serviced office space in London, with client-based working when needed. We ensure a well-stocked fridge (including non-alcoholic alternatives), fruit, snacks and treats. Fortunately, we are also surrounded by quality coffee shops, lunch spots, and post-work options too. In addition, BeyondFS colleagues have access to all six One Avenue Group spaces across London.