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Risk Officer (1LOD)Location: Kings Hill, Kent - Hybrid (2 days in the office)This Bank is looking for a talented Risk Officer to join our Business Operations department.As a Risk Officer (1LOD), you will play an integral role in effectively managing risks and controls within the first line of defence. Your key responsibilities will include:Risk Management FrameworkRisk MI and ReportingStakeholder CollaborationIncident ManagementOperational Resilience TestingSelf-Assessment SupportExperience:Qualifications and Experience:Proven experience in 1LOD or 2LOD operational risk.A risk management qualification or a commitment to achieving one.Skills and Competencies:Strong understanding of evolving industry and regulatory changes.Passion for risk and compliance.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with multiple stakeholders.

Tax DirectorLocation: London/surreyIndustry: Financial & Legal ServicesAre you a highly experienced Tax Director looking for your next challenge in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment? Join this financial and legal services firm, where your expertise will drive strategic tax planning, compliance, and advisory services. Our client prides themselves on their exceptional culture, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.Our client is a market-leading financial and legal services business, dedicated to providing expert advisory and compliance services to a diverse client base. Our firm thrives on a culture of excellence, integrity, and teamwork, making them a standout employer in the industry.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the firm’s tax strategy, ensuring compliance with UK and international tax regulations.Oversee corporate tax planning, risk management, and advisory services for both the firm and its clients.Manage tax compliance processes, including VAT, corporation tax, transfer pricing, and international tax structures.Provide expert advice on tax-efficient structures, transactions, and business operations.Build and maintain strong relationships with HMRC, external advisers, and key stakeholders.What We're Looking ForQualifications: CTA qualification (essential requirement to be considered for this role), ACA, ACCA, or equivalent tax qualification (desirable).Experience: Minimum 6-10 years in tax advisory, compliance, and leadership roles, preferably within professional services Skills & Knowledge:In-depth understanding of UK and international tax legislation.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and commercial acumen.Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.Proven ability to develop tax strategies that drive business growth.If this job is of interest, please apply and a consultant will be in touch

Location: LondonIndustry: Fund AdministrationOfficial job title: Sales directorAs the Sales Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving the growth of the business by acquiring new clients and expanding your presence within the private markets and private asset fund administration space. You’ll leverage your deep knowledge of fund administration services, particularly in the private equity, real estate, private debt, and other alternative asset classes, to develop and execute strategic sales initiatives.Key Requirements:Proven track record of at least 8 years in business development within the fund administration or financial services sector, with a strong focus on private markets, private equity, private debt, real estate, or other private assets.In-depth understanding of the fund administration landscape, including regulatory, operational, and financial reporting requirements for private asset classes.Strong consultative sales skills with the ability to engage C-suite executives and decision-makers at leading investment firms.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver complex messages in a clear and compelling way.Established network of contacts within the private equity, venture capital, and private debt sectors is highly desirable.If you’re an ambitious business development professional with a passion for private markets and fund administration services, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply and a consultant will be in touch

Compliance AdvisorLocation: Dorking, Surrey - hybrid workingSector: InsuranceResponsibilities:Identify, analyse, and communicate regulatory changes while overseeing business compliance with new requirements.Provide compliance support for new and existing products and services.Advise management and project teams on regulatory and substantive business issues.Deliver compliance training to ensure regulatory rules and principles are embedded.Maintain expertise in FCA/PRA requirements and standards.Ensure compliance with Information Security policies and report any security concerns.Understand and apply principles of Conduct Risk, Treating Customers Fairly, Consumer Duty, and  Risk Management.Adhere to Unum’s Code of Conduct and other company policies.Requirements:Insurance industry experience ideal.An excellent understanding and awareness of the UK financial regulatory frameworkProficiency in insurance and group risk protection products.Relevant qualification in Legal, Internal Audit, or Compliance.ICA Certificate/Diploma (preferred).

Risk AnalystSalary £35,000-£45,000This is a position targeted at a Risk professional in the outset of their career, looking for an opportunity to develop a wide skillset and grow with the business. The focus would be within Project Management, a critical function in the Risk team; this is the hub of the business, with responsibility for delivering to clients.The firm is a global brand in the Wealth sector, a platform that integrates technology seamlessly with wealth and investment management businesses.The RoleDirectly support the Risk Business Partner across a range of tasks; including Root Cause Analysis, Risk Event management and Post Implementation ReviewsWork with colleagues and counterparts in operational risk and other areas of the 2nd line risk team and wider businessEmbedding an RCSA framework in the Delivery functionMuch more development opportunities to get exposure in other areas of the business of interestYour ProfileKnowledge of a Risk Management framework, through experience preferably gained within financial servicesExperience of being involved in Project-based workConfident people skillsFor more details, please apply here!

Job Title: Prudential Risk ManagerReporting to: Chief Risk OfficerJob PurposeThe purpose of the role is to support the Chief Risk Officer to ensure that the organization has an effective Risk Management Framework in place, with a particular focus on Prudential Risk. The role will act as a subject matter expert within the Second Line of Defence on all Credit and Financial Risk related areas to support the delivery of the Second Line Monitoring Plan.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities will include:Assisting with ensuring that effective Enterprise Risk Management is taking place and that both the Risk Management Framework and Risk Appetite Framework are embedded within the organization.Providing Second Line review and challenge of key prudential regulatory documents including the ILAAP and ICAAP. This will include a review and challenge of the calculations and modelling used for liquidity stress testing and assumptions for determining capital requirements.Providing Second Line review and challenge of Recovery Planning, including a review of the modelling of recovery capacity, recovery options, recovery indicators, and their impact on various stressed scenarios.Providing Second Line challenge regarding updates to the Lending Policy and Financial Risk Management Policy, ensuring that the cumulative impact of all changes is understood.Assisting with the production of Credit Risk reporting, Financial Risk reporting, Key Risk Indicator reporting, and Recovery Plan reporting.Assessing business performance against Risk Appetites.Producing reports for various committees.Performing regular Second Line reviews of key models used by the organization.Assisting with regulatory horizon scanning to ensure that regulatory changes and developments are captured and assessed on a timely basis.Assisting the wider Governance, Risk & Compliance team in performing tests on the effectiveness of key controls (particularly from a prudential risk perspective).Providing oversight of the Risk Event Log and Risk Registers, ensuring effective root-cause analysis and risk and control self-assessments.Ensuring effective horizon scanning within the organization covering economic, market, and technological aspects.Undertaking Second Line reviews of capital, liquidity returns, and other relevant reports to Regulators.Reviewing and challenging assumptions regarding affordability assessments for all areas of lending.Reviewing the loan book to understand asset quality and appropriateness of probabilities of default used across the Credit Risk Framework.Undertaking Second Line reviews of the Credit Risk Framework, including the credit lifecycle.Conducting regular file reviews to ensure that lending aligns with the Lending Policy and that criteria exceptions are monitored and understood.Leading analysis of the organization’s Credit Risk portfolios to enable robust day-to-day challenge of the First Line of Defence to protect against unexpected financial shocks.Reviewing Credit Risk management information and conducting thematic reviews into niche areas of lending.Undertaking Second Line reviews of the Treasury Risk/Asset & Liability Management (including funding, liquidity, counterparty risk, market risk, hedging, treasury operational risk).Partnering with the business to ensure that the First Line of Defence appropriately manages Prudential Risks, including the identification, assessment, measurement, review, monitoring, and reporting of risks.Maintaining strong awareness of the economic climate and regulatory environment.Acting as an enabler for the business to better understand and manage its risk profile, providing advice and challenge to the First Line of Defence through impactful and influential engagement.Along with the wider Governance, Risk & Compliance team, ensuring a strong risk culture across the organization.Assisting the wider Governance, Risk & Compliance Team where required

Risk & Governance Business PartnerNorth Yorks - Hybrid (2 days in office)This is a great opportunity for an analyst (3-5 years exp.) looking for greater influence in their role with wider responsibility. This is a newly-created position, designed to help with implementing risk management across the wider business in accordance with the business' strategy.You would be working for a socially-conscious organisation, with strong values and culture, in a role with scope to build your own niche within and have recognisable impact from the outset.Snapshot of the roleRisk Management - embedding Risk Management Framework and Appetite Framework throughout the organisationAssurance - deliver 2nd line assurance reviewsGovernance - annual assessments and reviewing of governance policyData Protection - act as a direct support to the DPO across activities such as data breaches and data protection due diligenceYour profileExperience within a regulated sectorRisk background with understanding of risk management principles & assurancePassionate and personable individual who embodies the org's valuesFor further details please apply below!

Job Title: Assistant Fund ControllerLocation: Brighton or Southampton Industry: Fund AdministrationOur client, a leading fund administration business, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Fund Controller to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to step up into a more senior, hands-on role with a clear path for progression. As the Assistant Fund Controller, you will play a crucial part in the financial management and reporting of the firm’s investment funds. Working closely with the Fund Controller and wider finance team, you will ensure accurate accounting, compliance, and operational support across various fund structures.Key Responsibilities:Fund Accounting & ReportingPrepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multiple fund structures, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards (IFRS/UK GAAP).Conduct NAV calculations and investor reporting, working with complex investment products.Manage the consolidation process for fund entities and prepare financial analysis for senior management.Liaise with auditors, tax advisers, and other third-party service providers to facilitate timely and accurate reporting.Implement process improvements to streamline fund operations and reporting efficiency's.Oversee daily cash management, ensuring proper reconciliation of bank accounts, investments, and inter-company balances.Monitor and report on fund performance, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.Candidate RequirementsQualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)Experience in fund accounting, investment management, private equity or real estate is desirable but not a nessesity Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS, UK GAAP, and consolidation processes.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.A proactive approach to learning and developing within a fast-paced financial environment.If you have a string accounting back-round within the financial services and are looking to take the next step up in your career, then please apply and a consultant will be in touch.