Assistant Manager, Financial Services, Retail Conduct & Governance

Deloitte

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Connect to your IndustryOur Financial Services Governance team provides high quality, innovative advice and solutions to banks, insurers, asset managers amongst others to help assess, and transform their governance arrangements. Our work involves working alongside the Board and C-Suite executives of the largest, most complex and most interesting global groups in financial services and we are looking for a team member with recognised expertise in this area. We are unique amongst the big consulting and advisory firms in having a specialist team dedicated to this area.Connect to your career at DeloitteDeloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.Connect to your opportunityWe are looking for an enthusiastic individual to proactively lead in the following areas:
  • Deliver interesting and varied governance projects such as board evaluations, Skilled Person Reviews of governance and reviews of implementation and embedding of the Senior Managers & Certification Regime;
  • Collaborate with other parts of Deloitte on large scale transformation projects and M&A opportunities by providing governance expertise;
  • Provide expert governance analysis and insight to clients and present findings and insights to clients in a compelling way;
  • Take responsibility for the production of engaging, insightful and professional reports;
  • Support the delivery of Board training and presentations;
  • Support proposals, pitches and business development activity;
  • Develop client relationships with your peers in industry; and
  • As part of the FS governance team, help maintain an inclusive culture and support wider team activities including volunteering, learning and thought leadership.
Connect to your skills and professional experienceEssential skills needed for this role:
  • Governance expertise: We are looking for experience of working in or with financial services regulated firms on governance, board effectiveness and/or the Senior Managers & Certification Regime.
  • Understanding of financial services regulation: a successful candidate will understand the latest regulatory developments and key current issues facing PRA and FCA regulated firms particularly relating to governance.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills: this role will involve developing reports intended for senior clients and boards so we are looking for someone able to set out observations, insights and recommendations in a compelling way.
  • Project execution: the ability to drive forward a project at pace and manage multiple stakeholders or tasks at a time is important given the high profile and fast-moving projects we undertake. We expect strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills and the ability to demonstrate flexible thinking.
  • Relationship building: We are looking for someone who can develop and maintain relationships with their peers at a client during the course of a project.
  • Proactivity: we are looking for someone who can work on their own initiative and who will seek to deliver the best possible outcome for a client.
  • Aptitude with Powerpoint: a successful candidate will be able to convey messages clearly and succinctly through powerpoint skills.
Desirables:
  • Awareness of generative AI: our team members will have the opportunity to use our in-house generative AI tools and familiarity with other market offerings would be valuable.
  • As a guide, for an Assistant Manager and a Manager role we would expect proven relevant experience.
Connect to your business - Strategy, Risk & Transactions AdvisoryIn an ever-evolving world, there are no certainties in business. Our teams help clients to navigate risks, process major transactions and deliver transformational change that will future-proof their business. Join us to make a positive difference.Regulatory & Financial RiskWe provide advisory services across the risk and regulatory landscape to help our clients move beyond simply meeting the minimum compliance standards, to strategically creating a responsible, sustainable future. This includes providing critical insight and advice on the future of regulation to assist our clients in anticipating change and responding with confidence.Personal independenceRegulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.Connect with your colleagues"For me it's the people that make it. They are bright, supportive, interesting; we work brilliantly together as a team. But it's not just that, the number of opportunities you get working for such a large firm is amazing."-Jess, Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory"At Deloitte you're surrounded by subject matter experts; industry experts, technology experts, and you can access that knowledge whenever you need to."-Christian, Strategy, Risk & Transactions AdvisoryOur hybrid working policyYou'll be based in London with hybrid working.At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.Our commitment to youMaking an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead.Connect to your next stepA career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level.Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careersWPFULL SLSRTA BARISREG

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