Manager - WAM Risk and Regulatory Advisory

EY's Financial Services practice is a unique industry-focused business unit that provides a broad range of integrated services to financial institutions and other capital markets participants, including commercial banks, investment banks, broker-dealers, asset managers, insurance and energy trading companies.

EY UK’s Wealth & Asset Management Risk & Regulation Team is the largest in EMEIA and have a market leading position in Risk Management services, working across the wealth & asset management market on a broad range of engagements with a diverse portfolio of clients.

The Wealth & Asset Management Risk & Regulation Team focusses on delivering sustainable benefits to our clients though enhancing business decisions based on improved and effective risk management.

The opportunity
Our objective is to be market leading in supporting the delivery of the CRO and CCO’s agenda. Accordingly, the Wealth & Asset Management Risk & Regulation Team look to offer both breadth and depth in all Regulatory / Compliance and Risk Management initiatives ranging from Regulatory Change programmes, Regulatory Due Diligence services during transactions, providing advice on a specific element of the Conduct or Risk Management Frameworks in more detail, through to delivering a full Risk and Compliance Transformation programmes for the client, collaborating with multiple EY Teams.

Your key responsibilities
As a Manager within the Wealth & Asset Management Risk & Regulation Team, typical engagements you can expect to be involved in include the following:

• Risk Management Frameworks including governance arrangements, risk appetite, control frameworks, Risk MI & Reporting, Risk Management Culture
• Compliance Target Operating Model including Compliance Monitoring
• Regulatory Change programmes
• Regulatory Due Diligence during transactions
• Skilled Person Reviews
• Review & Recommend reports on FCA Handbook rules
• Investment Risk
• Funds regulation in UK and Europe
• Regulatory Reporting
• Fund and legal entity authorisations

You will:

• Contribute to the articulation of EY findings, conclusions and recommendations in writing or verbally
• Support the analysis of emerging issues, the articulation of an EY point of view and the development of an EY proposition
• Be responsible for engagement planning, management, and leading small teams in wealth & asset management engagements
• Work effectively as a team member sharing responsibility, providing support and updating senior members on progress
• Mentor staff and conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for staff
• Support bids and proposals for new client opportunities and grow existing valued relationships

Skills and attributes for success

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong project management experience
• Ability to prioritise and challenge
• Strong academic background
• Ability to build networks and relationships
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills for report writing and client presentations
• Have a proactive attitude.

To qualify for the role you must have:

• Experience of working within a Wealth and/or Asset Manager’s Risk & Compliance Team OR experience of delivering Risk & Regulatory services for another Advisory firm
• Knowledge and experience of Risk Management Frameworks in Wealth & Asset Managers
• Up to date knowledge of the regulatory environment impacting Wealth & Asset Management

What we look for 
We are looking for people passionate about accelerating their careers in Wealth & Asset Management and who want to help transform the financial services industry. If you have relevant experience in advisory roles, a passion for enacting change in the Wealth & Asset Management industry, combined with the drive to help businesses achieve their potential, this role is for you. 

What we offer
We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with MyReward you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. 

Join us in building a better working world. 

Apply now.