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Job Description: NEW GROUND WON'T BREAK ITSELF.
Grant Thornton is one of the largest providers of professional services to the financial services industry in the UK.
Our commitment to the industry ensures that our multi-disciplinary Financial Services Group (FSG) consists of highly specialised professionals with extensive financial services experience.
We are seeking an Associate Director to join our Regulatory Advisory practice, part of the Financial Services Group (FSG).
This opportunity will develop and grow your career with challenging project work where each assignment is different from the last.
We are looking for someone with experience of working in a UK bank's Risk function who can apply their knowledge of UK financial services regulatory requirements in a pragmatic way that adds value to our clients' businesses.
You will primarily work for clients in the banking sector; however, depending on current client demands, you may be required to apply your knowledge and experience to supporting our clients in other sectors, e.g.
insurance, investment management etc.
You will work on a wide variety of projects, including on business models, governance and controls, risk management, conduct risk, customer experience, Skilled Person reviews and redress and remediation.
A look into the role As a Financial Services Regulatory Advisory Associate Director within our Regulatory Advisory team practice, Financial Services Group you will: Work on a wide variety of projects, including conduct, remediation and redress, consumer duty, governance ensuring timely completion within budget.
Keep abreast of relevant regulatory requirements and help with the development of services to meet clients' needs.
Oversee the delivery of regulatory projects, to the highest quality standards, while also managing resources effectively to optimise project profitability.
Demonstrate sound industry, market and technical knowledge and apply this in the context of client needs and assignments.
Participate in business development activities and contribute effectively to sales pitches and drafting proposals.
Lead from the front regarding delivering client work, engaging the Regulatory Advisory team and greater Financial Services Group teams to ensure correct skill utilisation on all projects.
Contribute to financial performance of the Financial Services Regulatory team by managing costs, maximising revenue opportunities, and achieving profitability targets.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions to meet their requirements, whilst also ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
Take responsibility for assigned project responsibilities, including having own work reviewed.
Write high quality, professionally presented reports and proposal documents which require minimal revision from senior staff.
Present conclusions and recommendations relating to our work to the client and discuss the implications and action points.
Knowing you're right for us Joining us as a Financial Services Regulatory Advisory Associate Director the minimum criteria you'll need is experience of working in a regulatory role within practice and industry.
It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don't worry if you don't tick every box, we'll help you develop along the way.
Prior work experience in the Risk, Compliance or Controls function of a UK bank.
Prior work experience at a Professional Services firm.
Knowledge of Consumer Duty regulations and application within a UK bank.
Experience of working on regulatory change projects.
Ability to build strong professional relationships based on trust with our clients.
Ability to manage internal or external stakeholders and working within set project timeframes.
Ability to produce high quality written output.
Ability to work to tight deadlines and exceed client expectations.
Good working knowledge of and ability to use MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Knowing we're right for you Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone.
Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.
Our open and accessible culture means you'll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm.
The things that set you apart, we value them.
That's why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.
Beyond the job Life is more than work.
The things you do, and the people you're with outside of work matter, that's why we're happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we'll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.
The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job.
From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you'll be giving back to society.
It's that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm's values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.
We're looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations.
People who want to be able to proudly do what's right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves.
It's how it should be.
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