Regulatory Development Analyst in Edinburgh, Scotland

At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. We partner with M&G to support their contingent recruitment processes.

On behalf of M&G, AMS are looking for a Regulatory Development Analyst for a 3-month contract based in Edinburgh. It will be a hybrid model. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer workplace accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Purpose of the role: The role supports the Global Head of Regulatory Development and the wider Risk and Compliance function by leading regulatory horizon scanning and regulatory development activities across M&G. It interprets new and evolving regulatory and legislative requirements to ensure the business meets its legal and regulatory obligations. The role also supports regulatory engagement and government affairs, ensuring alignment with risk appetite, management guidelines, standards, and policies.

What you'll do:

• Supporting on the identification of regulatory change from consultation to final rules
• Engaging with stakeholders throughout the organisation in regulatory change processes
• Supporting the Compliance leadership teams, Compliance Officers and other business stakeholders
• Representing M&G plc in relevant industry bodies and forums

The skills you'll need:

• Working knowledge of the PRA / FCA Handbook (in particular COBS)
• Experience of identifying and/or implementing regulatory change projects
• Experience of attendance at and/or reporting to governance forums such as boards and senior level committees, preparing and presenting materials
• Experience of drafting and maintaining Policies/Frameworks would be beneficial
• Ability to conceptualise and clearly describe complex issues
• Experience of and an ability to build constructive relationships with, and influence, stakeholders across an organisation
• Effective communication skills enabling engagement across all levels of the organisation
• Self-starter, high levels of initiative and a strong work ethic
• Experience of operating complex processes in a matrix environment
• Commercially aligned, can-do attitude and pragmatic approach
• Attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including Board level report writing

Next steps: We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.