Overview
In this 1st Line contract role, you will provide specialist risk, regulatory and compliance input into the design and launch of the UK Wealth proposition. You will work with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the client journey meets regulatory, Consumer Duty and conduct risk requirements from day one. You will define 1st Line control ownership, governance, evidence, approvals and monitoring. You will challenge design choices to mitigate risk while preserving the client experience. This role supports Investec's growing UK Private Client franchise.
Responsibilities
- Provide specialist 1st Line risk input into the end-to-end design of the UK Wealth proposition, ensuring risks, controls and regulatory obligations are considered throughout the client journey
- Define 1st Line control ownership, governance touchpoints, evidence requirements, approvals, escalation routes and ongoing monitoring needs
- Challenge design choices that create regulatory, conduct or client outcome risk and recommend practical mitigations that preserve the client experience
- Contribute to launch readiness artefacts by clearly capturing and communicating regulatory, compliance, Consumer Duty and 1st Line risk requirements
- Provide input into programme governance on key risks, assumptions, dependencies, open regulatory questions and decisions required
Key requirements
- Strong 1st Line risk, regulatory or compliance experience within UK wealth management, private banking, investment management or closely related regulated financial services environments
- Good practical understanding of FCA expectations, Consumer Duty, conduct risk, governance, control ownership and regulated product or proposition design
- stakeholder engagement
- analytical thinking
- ability to challenge and influence
- 1st Line risk input
- regulatory compliance
- Consumer Duty
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As a Software Engineer at our Oxford site, you'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration. We offer a supportive work culture with opportunities for professional growth, including access to training and certifications, ensuring you can advance your career while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Our commitment to employee satisfaction is reflected in our competitive benefits package and the vibrant community atmosphere of Oxford, making it an excellent place to thrive both personally and professionally.
