A prestigious private bank with a significant and growing presence in the UK is seeking a Junior Business Manager, to assist in delivering the Compliance organisation plan on time and within budget including management of key projects and initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Planning, Budgeting & MI:
- Support annual planning and quarterly refresh of the Compliance organisation plan;
- Maintain roadmaps and milestones
- Assist with budget maintenance: forecast tracking, headcount plans, vendor spend, accruals, purchase orders, and variance analysis.
- Prepare and maintain MI dashboards and packs
Operational Excellence & Governance:
- Coordinate Compliance department routines: meeting cadences, agendas, minutes, action logs, and follow-ups.
- Maintain governance artefacts: policy calendars, committee trackers, risk/action registers, decision logs
- Support resource planning, onboarding coordination, skills/training trackers, and capacity planning for Compliance teams.
Project & Change Management:
- Assist in scoping, planning, and delivering projects addressing regulatory, organisational, and business change
- Maintain project plans, and stakeholder communications.
- Track delivery to scope, timeline, and budget; escalated risks
Process & Productivity Improvement:
- Map and document end-to-end Compliance processes;
- Identify pain points and opportunities to streamline and automate.
- Coordinate continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain standard operating procedures, templates
Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination:
- Liaise with Finance, HR, IT/Change, Procurement, and Risk on cross-functional deliverables and approvals.
- Support vendor onboarding
- Prepare concise updates for senior stakeholders
Risk, Controls & Assurance Support:
- Maintain registers for departmental risks, controls, issues, and actions;
- Ensure timely updates and evidence-based closure.
- Support readiness for Internal Audit, Regulatory inspections, and independent reviews (e.g., collation of evidence, action plans).
- Help ensure compliance with internal governance standards, policy lifecycles, and records management.
About You
- PMO type experience in a wealth management or private banking firm
- Ideally a knowledge of financial crime or compliance initiatives
- Factual analysis and report writing skills
- Ability to assess and analyse changes in laws and regulations
- Attention to detail and focus
- Good written and communication skills
- Team Spirit and Collaboration
- High level of competence in Microsoft Office packages, notably Excel.
For further information please contact Natalie Eshelby
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Junior Business Manager (temp) employer: Compliance Professionals
As a leading private bank in the UK, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee development and well-being. Our commitment to compliance excellence not only ensures a rewarding career path for our Financial Crime Compliance Lead but also offers unique opportunities for professional growth through continuous training and mentorship. Join us to be part of a prestigious institution where your expertise in wealth management will be valued and your contributions will make a meaningful impact.
