At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead confidential investigations and advise on regulatory issues in a dynamic financial services environment.
- Company: Fast-growing financial services organisation with a focus on governance and compliance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to shape best practices.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a high-profile role.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by leading sensitive investigations and engaging with senior stakeholders.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with 8+ years' experience in UK financial services investigations.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
A dynamic and fast-growing financial services organisation is looking for a qualified solicitor to undertake a senior investigations-focused role.
This is a strong opportunity for an in-house lawyer with significant UK financial services investigations experience who is looking for a broader role involving whistleblowing, regulatory risk, governance and senior stakeholder engagement. You will lead complex and sensitive internal investigations, including whistleblowing matters, from initial assessment through to findings and recommendations. You will also support compliance assurance reviews, risk assessments and remediation work across an exciting international business.
The role will involve:
- Leading confidential internal investigations and whistleblowing matters
- Interviewing witnesses, reviewing evidence and preparing investigation reports
- Advising on regulatory, conduct and governance issues
- Working closely with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Audit, HR and senior business stakeholders
- Supporting compliance assurance reviews and regulatory risk assessments
- Helping shape best practice across the business
The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with at least 8 years’ PQE and substantial investigations experience gained within UK regulated financial services. Experience in-house would be highly desirable, as would exposure to market abuse, surveillance, wholesale markets or complex financial products.
This is a high-profile role for a lawyer who enjoys sensitive investigations, senior stakeholder interaction and working at the intersection of legal, regulatory and conduct risk.
Senior Investigations Lawyer, In-house employer: Fry and Brown
Join a dynamic and fast-growing financial services organisation that values integrity and innovation, offering a supportive work culture where your expertise in investigations will be highly regarded. With opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with senior stakeholders across various departments, you will play a pivotal role in shaping best practices while enjoying the benefits of a competitive salary and comprehensive employee support. This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in a vibrant international setting.
