Senior Director, Risk & Regulatory Advisory | Financial Services | Forensic and Litigation Cons[…]

Company: FTI Consulting
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Location: London
Job Description:

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations. At FTI Consulting, you will work side‑by‑side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you will be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact and be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

About The Role

The Financial Services team at FTI Consulting supports financial institutions, regulators, governments and enforcement agencies across the full spectrum of financial regulation. Our service offerings include regulatory and business change programmes; governance and conduct matters; risk and regulatory advice; risk management frameworks; disputes and investigations; and remediation programmes. We work alongside multidisciplinary colleagues located in every major financial centre around the globe, enabling us to tackle any challenge our clients face.

What You’ll Do

  • Project delivery – work as a core member of the delivery team for client projects, lead a team and act as the day‑to‑day client point of contact, analysing issues, managing projects, engaging stakeholders, reviewing documents, interviewing clients, walking through processes, developing solutions and drafting reports.
  • Sales – lead and support business development activities, attend client sales meetings (often as part of a bid team), draft proposals and presentations for potential engagements, secure extensions on current engagements and build a network of industry contacts to generate sales opportunities.
  • Team building – act as a leader in the team, support junior colleagues in their career development, build internal and external relationships and contribute to an open, collaborative environment and cross‑service line engagements.
  • Thought leadership – build the brand of FTI Consulting and the Regulatory Risk Management team by developing and contributing to thought‑provoking collateral, organising and participating in industry events.
  • Travel may be required as part of project delivery.

Professional Development Commitment

We are committed to developing our professionals to have outstanding consultancy skills and a strong technical understanding of regulatory matters.

How You’ll Grow

We invest in your professional development with programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and learning opportunities. You will have on‑the‑job learning, self‑guided courses, certifications, a dedicated coach, and tailored programs for career milestones.

What You Will Need To Succeed

  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal), presentation abilities, and stakeholder management expertise.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including senior management and non‑UK head offices.
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team while managing multiple high‑quality projects.

Basic Qualifications

  • Extensive experience interpreting and advising stakeholders (including non‑UK based clients) on the UK regulatory perimeter and financial crime regulations including POCA and MLR 17.
  • Comprehensive understanding of UK financial services regulatory framework, including FCA Handbook (particularly COBS, SYSC, PROD), FSMA, Consumer Duty, Senior Managers & Certification Regime, MiFID II/MiFIR, and market abuse legislation.
  • Proven expertise in designing, implementing and maintaining risk management and compliance frameworks, including remediation programs, policies, procedures, governance structures and monitoring plans.
  • Experience with FCA authorisation applications, FSMA section 165 requests, and section 166 skilled person reviews.
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret and advise on regulatory developments and changes in response to new business initiatives.
  • Significant practical experience designing, developing, implementing, embedding and maintaining risk management and compliance frameworks (remediation programmes, compliance policies, procedures, governance structures, gap analysis, training materials, ongoing monitoring plans, assurance work and management information requirements).
  • Proven ability to lead large‑scale transformation projects and/or complex compliance initiatives.
  • Ability to draft and communicate detailed reports and recommendations highlighting compliance‑related gaps.
  • Experience designing and delivering regulatory training to specialist and non‑specialist audiences.
  • Experience in business development activities including thought leadership, proposal development and recruitment.
  • Degree level or equivalent experience.
  • Several years of experience working in the financial services sector and advising on UK financial services regulation, either within a regulated institution, regulatory body, consultancy or legal profession.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong awareness of global compliance requirements; experience with EU and US regulation (ESMA, SEC, CFTC) desirable.

Total Wellbeing

Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families – physically, emotionally and financially. We offer market‑competitive benefits (including pension), 15 flexible benefits covering health, lifestyle and family‑friendly options, professional development programmes, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is a leading global expert firm for organisations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 32 countries and territories as of December 31, 2025. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalised and independently managed. The Company generated $3.80 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2025. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.

Equal Opportunity Statement

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026