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Risk Consultant 12 month Fixed Term Contract

St. James's Place

Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 30 August 2026 (9 days ago)

Application Deadline: 1 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you ready tochart your own career path With our refreshed strategy were building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged empowered and accountable; where they can show up speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.

At a glance:

Location: Any SJP UK Location

Workplace Type:Hybrid

Employment Type: 12 month Fixed-Term Contract

Seniority:Mid-Senior Level

About the Role

As a Risk Consultant youll play a pivotal role in helping our Partner Practices grow safely and sustainably by championing a forward-looking data-led approach to risk management. Acting as a trusted risk specialist youll work closely with Partner Practices and internal stakeholders to identify assess and mitigate risks while supporting the implementation of regulatory requirements and best practice.

This is a varied and influential role that combines risk expertise with stakeholder engagement enabling you to make a meaningful impact across our Partnership. Youll provide guidance on regulatory matters identify emerging risks and trends and help drive positive outcomes for both our Partners and clients.

What Youll Be Doing

Deliver Partner Engagement Programmes and Firm Reviews on both an annual and ad hoc basis.
Support Partner Practices in understanding and implementing regulatory change internal risk processes and governance requirements.
Use your risk expertise to identify assess and help resolve risks across Partner Practices and the wider business.
Analyse available data to identify trends emerging risks and opportunities for improvement.
Escalate breaches requiring formal investigation to the Second Line Investigation team.
Coordinate and monitor corrective actions to ensure identified issues are addressed and do not reoccur.
Collaborate with First Line teams including Supervision Academy Early Years and Business Partnering to provide risk guidance and support.
Contribute to internal audits lessons learned exercises and oversight reviews to ensure robust risk management practices are maintained.

About You

A Risk professional who is comfortable operating within a regulated environment and influencing a wide range of stakeholders. You have a strong understanding of risk management principles and financial services regulation and youre confident using data and insight to identify trends assess risk and recommend practical solutions.

Youll enjoy building trusted relationships and working collaboratively with Partner Practices and colleagues across the business. Equally youll be comfortable challenging where appropriate balancing commercial considerations with effective risk oversight to support sustainable business growth.

Essential Criteria

CII Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning
Strong understanding of financial services regulation risk frameworks and the ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements.
Proven experience analysing risk data financial information and management reporting to identify trends assess risks and drive appropriate actions.
Demonstrable experience prioritising influencing and working with multiple stakeholders within a risk compliance or highly regulated environment.

Desirable Criteria

Knowledge and experience of Salesforce CRM.
Coaching mentoring or capability-building experience within a risk environment.
Strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance effective risk oversight with business growth objectives.

Additional Information

Willingness and ability to travel to Partner Practices and business locations across the UK as required.

Whats in it for you

Whatever stage of life youre in our benefits are designed to provide the support flexibility and peace of mind you need to thrive both at work and beyond.

In addition to our discretionary annual bonus scheme which reflects both individual and company performance youll benefit from a market-leading benefits package tailored to support your wellbeing financial security and family life.

Our benefits include:

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.

Private Medical Insurance company-funded cover for you and your immediate family
Generous Pension Scheme a non-contributory employer contribution of 10% increasing with length of service up to 15% plus the opportunity to increase this through salary sacrifice
Enhanced Parental Leave up to 26 weeks full pay to support growing families.
Protection Benefits company-funded critical illness cover income protection and life assurance
EV salary sacrifice scheme through Tusker

Reasonable Adjustments
Were an equalopportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessibleand inclusive for all if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stageplease let us know by emailing us at
Research tells usthat applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put offfrom applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been onan extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role andcan demonstrate some transferable experience please apply regardless ofwhether you tick every box.

Whats next

If youre excitedabout this role and believe you have the skills and experience were lookingfor wed love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clickingapply below and our team will be in touch.
As a businessregulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with theconduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to aninterview with SJP.

Required Experience:

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