Regulatory Examinations - Global Risk & Compliance Manager

Global Risk and Compliance Manager – Regulatory Examinations Location: London - with quarterly overseas travel This is an exceptional opportunity for you to join a globally respected financial institution as a Global Risk and Compliance Manager, focusing on regulatory examinations. Based in London, this pivotal role bridges the Global Regulatory Risk team and the Europe and Asia-Pacific regional Risk Management group, offering you the chance to work at the heart of international risk and compliance operations. You will play a crucial part in supporting business leaders as they navigate complex regulatory environments, ensuring that all activities align with global standards and best practices. The organisation is renowned for its commitment to professional growth, providing comprehensive training, mentorship programmes, and flexible working opportunities to help you achieve your career ambitions. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, inclusivity, and well-being, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact while developing your expertise within a supportive environment. * Work closely with both Global and regional teams, building strong cross-border relationships and enhancing your global network within a leading financial services organisation. * Benefit from extensive training opportunities, regular development conversations, and access to mentoring programmes designed to support your personal and professional growth. * Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package focused on health, well-being, paid time off, career advancement, and recognition programmes that value your contributions.

What you'll do:

As a Global Risk and Compliance Manager – Regulatory Examinations, you will be instrumental in supporting both regional risk teams and business leaders as they assess risks, comply with evolving regulations, and participate in supervisory activities. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating with colleagues across continents to prepare for regulatory reviews, managing document submissions with precision, producing insightful reports for senior executives, and keeping abreast of emerging regulatory trends. You will facilitate critical meetings that bring together thought leaders from around the world while ensuring that all communications—both internal and external—are clear, accurate, and timely. By proactively tracking deliverables and maintaining rigorous quality standards throughout every stage of the examination process, you will help safeguard the organisation’s reputation while contributing to its ongoing success in a highly regulated environment.

• Support business units in preparing for regulatory examinations by various global regulators through effective planning and coordination.
• Assist with the end-to-end regulatory examination process by preparing documentation, monitoring deliverables, tracking progress, and ensuring timely submission of materials to regulators.
• Develop a thorough understanding of enterprise-wide regulatory compliance management requirements and assist teams in meeting these obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Produce detailed monthly regulatory reports covering key developments in the Europe and Asia-Pacific regions for senior leadership review.
• Lead monthly meetings on regulatory risk with global leaders, facilitating knowledge sharing and strategic alignment across regions.
• Prepare briefing notes and summaries of regulatory speeches or public statements for distribution to executive committees and oversight boards.
• Monitor daily news sources for global regulatory changes, compiling updates for internal publication each morning by 8am EST.
• Proactively track all internal and external deliverables related to regulatory requests, ensuring quality control and escalating issues where necessary to maintain high standards.
• Coordinate communications between regulators, industry associations, and internal stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and efficient information flow.
• Support ad hoc projects or informal requests from regulators by gathering subject matter expert input and delivering timely responses.

What you bring:

To excel as a Global Risk and Compliance Manager – Regulatory Examinations, you will bring substantial experience from within the financial industry’s risk management landscape. Your background should demonstrate not only technical expertise but also outstanding interpersonal skills that foster trust-based relationships across borders. You will have honed your organisational talents through managing multifaceted projects where accuracy is paramount. Your communication style will be clear yet empathetic—capable of translating complex policy requirements into actionable guidance for colleagues at all levels. Adaptability is key: you thrive amid change and can quickly adjust priorities as new challenges arise. Your proficiency with Microsoft Office tools enables you to produce polished reports under pressure. Above all else, your collaborative spirit ensures that you contribute positively to team goals while upholding the highest standards of integrity in every interaction.

• At least five years’ experience working in risk management within the financial services sector is essential for this position.
• Demonstrated project management skills are required to coordinate complex processes involving multiple stakeholders across different regions.
• Exceptional organisational abilities are needed to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail under tight deadlines.
• A proven track record of building positive relationships with colleagues at all levels as well as external partners such as regulators is highly valued.
• Experience thriving in collaborative team settings while also being comfortable working independently when required is important for success in this role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is necessary for preparing reports, presentations, and documentation efficiently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are vital for drafting clear reports, briefing notes, correspondence with regulators, and internal updates.
• The ability to interpret policies accurately ensures compliance with complex regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
• Previous experience working within a regulatory environment or supporting regulatory examinations would be advantageous but not mandatory.
• Strong influencing skills that enable you to build consensus among diverse groups are considered an asset; experience managing conflict constructively is also beneficial.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as one of the world’s most respected financial institutions—serving millions of customers globally while fostering an inclusive culture where every colleague feels valued. Here you’ll find more than just a job: you’ll discover a community committed to helping you grow both professionally and personally. The company invests heavily in its people through tailored training programmes, regular feedback sessions with managers who genuinely care about your development journey, access to online learning platforms packed with resources relevant to your interests or career path aspirations—and robust mentoring networks designed specifically for knowledge sharing across departments. Flexible working opportunities allow you to balance life’s demands without compromising on ambition or achievement. Comprehensive health benefits support your well-being at every stage of life; generous paid time off policies ensure rest when needed; recognition schemes celebrate your successes; career progression pathways open doors no matter where you start within the organisation. Above all else: here teamwork isn’t just encouraged—it’s celebrated as central to everything achieved together.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career in global risk management to new heights within an organisation that values growth, collaboration, and excellence—this is your moment!

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