Business Risk Consultant

Compliance Resource Solutions Ltd ,
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £40,000 per annum

Overview

Our client aims to build long term relationships with its clients and to work with them to help them achieve their aims of running profitable and compliant businesses. A Business Risk Consultant will therefore undertake business risk assessment visits, mainly to medium to large financial service businesses and will help them understand regulatory risks relevant to their business, taking into account their short, medium and long term objectives. The Business Risk Consultant, on a consultative basis, will provide a firm with a bespoke and personalised report detailing the ways in which the risks can be mitigated. Job Requirements Be able to undertake a varied and challenging work load. To act with professionalism at all times when dealing with clients. To maintain up to date and accurate knowledge in all regulatory and legislative areas which might realistically be of interest to clients. To undertake business risk and file review assessments at the clients’ premises, or any other locations to be agreed, and prepare written reports, and other appropriate documentation as appropriate. Job challenges & problem solving The Business Risk Consultant will need to manage a challenging work load which includes arranging visits to clients and ensuring sufficient time is set aside for preparing visit outputs and dealing with client queries. Maintain professional standards in knowledge and ensuring this is adequately recorded for the Head of Business Risk to monitor the situation. 5 years successful experience delivering consultancy services to the intermediary community. Ability to manage and deliver a varied and busy workload. Detailed knowledge of the regulatory framework. Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to self-motivate and also be a team player. Understanding of IFA processes and motivations. Understanding of regulatory bodies. Understanding of the need to blend commercial and regulatory obligations. Full Driving licence. Able to undertake extensive travel and occasional overnight stays. Level 4 qualified Highly desirable Ability to manage and deliver workshops including presenting, leading discussions and exercises, one-to-one instruction, coaching and process interventions. Credible speaker on general business issues. A good understanding of business strategy. Experience in dealing/liaising with Regulators.