Regulatory Affairs Compliance (6 Months Contract)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Regulatory Affairs Compliance Specialist to join a leading global financial institution on a six-month contract in London. This role offers you the chance to play a pivotal part in supporting and enhancing the organisation’s regulatory relationships, acting as a central point of contact between the business and key regulatory bodies such as the Prudential Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority.

What you'll do:

As a Regulatory Affairs Compliance Specialist, you will immerse yourself in a dynamic environment where your expertise will be crucial in bridging communication between internal teams and external regulators. Your day-to-day activities will involve attending high-level meetings with key authorities, meticulously documenting discussions, coordinating responses to complex regulatory queries, and ensuring that all action points are addressed efficiently. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across various departments—ranging from front office professionals to corporate functions—to foster understanding of evolving regulatory requirements. By engaging proactively with EMEA-wide teams, you will help harmonise compliance efforts across regions while keeping abreast of industry trends. Your ability to provide clear updates and escalate pressing matters ensures that senior management remains well-informed. Through your commitment to maintaining robust systems for record-keeping and promoting compliance awareness throughout the organisation, you will play an essential role in safeguarding its reputation and operational integrity.

• Act as the primary liaison for a portfolio of regulatory coverage areas, supporting the Regulatory Liaison team in maintaining strong connections with key regulatory authorities.
• Attend meetings with regulatory bodies such as the PRA and FCA, taking detailed notes on conduct and prudential issues to ensure accurate follow-up.
• Ensure timely and appropriate responses to regulatory requests, including information provision and addressing any issues raised by regulators.
• Coordinate regulatory examinations or investigations as required, ensuring all relevant parties are informed and prepared.
• Support colleagues across the firm in building effective relationships with regulators by sharing knowledge of requirements and best practices.
• Engage with Compliance staff throughout the EMEA network to promote a coordinated approach to Regulatory Affairs across regions.
• Stay up-to-date with business developments, products, and changes in the regulatory landscape to contribute effectively to policy implementation.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on key regulatory developments, ensuring they remain informed of important changes affecting the firm.
• Escalate significant compliance or regulatory relationship issues to the Head of Regulatory Affairs when necessary.
• Assist in producing compliance management information and metrics for senior stakeholders, supporting consistent approaches to regulator engagement.

What you bring:

To excel as a Regulatory Affairs Compliance Specialist, you will bring not only technical expertise but also exceptional interpersonal skills that enable you to connect seamlessly with colleagues at every level. Your background should reflect deep familiarity with financial regulations impacting wholesale investment firms along with practical experience handling direct interactions with supervisory authorities. You thrive when managing multiple priorities simultaneously—whether it’s preparing for an examination or synthesising complex information into actionable insights for leadership. Your communication style is both clear and considerate; you know how to engage constructively across departments while fostering trust among stakeholders. A keen eye for detail combined with analytical thinking allows you to identify underlying issues quickly so that solutions can be implemented efficiently. Above all else, your commitment to upholding high standards of compliance ensures that organisational objectives are met without compromising integrity or transparency.

• Hold a degree or equivalent professional qualification relevant to compliance or financial services.
• Demonstrate substantial experience within the financial services sector, particularly with wholesale investment firms facing current and emerging regulatory challenges.
• Possess hands-on experience in a Regulatory Liaison capacity, managing direct relationships with supervision teams from major regulators such as PRA or FCA.
• Showcase proven ability in coordinating complex cross-functional communications related to regulatory reviews or responses.
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills alongside strong relationship-building capabilities at all levels of seniority within an organisation.
• Maintain a track record as a trusted partner who can provide sound advice, constructive challenge, and concise briefings on regulatory engagement matters.
• Display analytical acumen when assessing broad-ranging issues; able to summarise complex topics clearly for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrate resilience under pressure while remaining risk aware and able to prioritise competing demands effectively.
• Be highly proficient in using MS Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for reporting purposes.

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