Senior Manager Risk Management

Company: JCW

Location: London

Posted: April 11th, 2026

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Wholesale Risk & Regulation – Manager & Assistant Manager

Location: UK-wide (with flexible/hybrid working)

Are you passionate about helping banks navigate complex risk and regulatory landscapes? Do you enjoy solving real-world problems and guiding clients through change? If so, we want to hear from you.

We're growing our Wholesale Risk & Regulation team and looking for experienced professionals at both Manager and Assistant Manager levels. This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking team that works on some of the most important issues facing financial services today.

What you’ll be doing:

Leading or supporting technical projects for banking clients focused on risk, regulation, and compliance.
Helping shape the development of key regulatory topics such as conduct risk, market risk, prudential regulation, and both financial and non-financial reporting.
Advising clients on regulatory change, industry trends, and the impact on their business operations.
Working closely with stakeholders across different bank functions (Front Office, Risk, Compliance, Treasury, etc.).
Managing project teams and contributing to national and regional growth initiatives.

What we’re looking for:

Strong knowledge of how banks or trading businesses operate, and a good grasp of financial products.
Experience working with or within financial services on risk, governance, and regulatory matters.
Understanding of key banking functions and how they interact in a risk-controlled environment.
Confidence managing client relationships and communicating technical concepts clearly.
(For Manager level) Proven experience leading teams and delivering complex engagements.

What you’ll bring:

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
A solid understanding of regulatory developments (e.g., Basel, MAR, Benchmarks).
Familiarity with the ‘three lines of defence’ model in risk management.
A degree in a related field (e.g., Economics, Maths, Engineering) – programming skills are a plus.
Flexibility to work across the UK and occasionally internationally.

You'll work in a supportive, agile environment where your ideas are valued, and your development is a priority. You'll gain exposure to top-tier banking clients and industry leaders while making a real impact on how the sector responds to ongoing change.

Apply today and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of financial services, one challenge at a time.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Analyst
Industries
Banking, Investment Banking, and Business Consulting and Services

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