Job Title
Assistant Manager, Commercial & Markets – Conduct and Compliance
SALARY: £44,901 – £54,879
LOCATION(S): Edinburgh, Birmingham, Bristol
HOURS: Full-time
WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at one of our office sites
About this opportunity
As a Conduct & Compliance Risk Review Specialist, you will provide independent oversight and challenge to ensure conduct and compliance risks are effectively managed across the CIB & BCB business areas. You will deliver structured reviews, assess adherence to relevant laws and policies, and support the delivery of the Risk Review plan. You will work closely with collaborators, produce clear and timely reports, and proactively find opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of the control environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, is confident in challenging established processes, and is committed to driving continuous improvement in risk management. It’s ideal for graduates who are curious, confident, and motivated to make an impact, and who want to build a strong foundation for a career in risk, compliance, or regulation within a fast‑paced and evolving environment.
What you’ll be doing
- Provide independent Conduct & Compliance oversight and challenge to risk and control owners, ensuring risk and return decisions align with customer, business, and strategic outcomes.
- Deliver structured review activities in line with the Risk Review methodology, offering credible assurance that conduct and compliance risks are effectively managed.
- Support the delivery of the annual and quarterly Risk Review plan, assessing adherence to relevant laws, regulations, accepted criteria, and internal policies.
- Engage with partners across the business, raising material issues and supporting remediation and improvement of controls.
- Managing collaborator relationships at all levels effectively in order to drive forward the Risk Review Plan.
Why join us
We’re on an exciting journey to transform our Group and the way we’re shaping finance for good. We’re focusing on the future, investing in our technologies, workplaces, and colleagues to make our Group a great place for everyone.
What we’re looking for
- Comprehensive knowledge of the UK’s regulatory framework, especially commercial and corporate banking regulations (minimum of two years’ experience)
- Technical expertise in regulations impacting BCB, CIB, and LBCM (minimum of two years’ experience)
- Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, relevant laws, industry standards, and best practice
- Outstanding analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings clearly
And any of these would be great
- Experience working in a hybrid or matrix environment
- Exposure to emerging compliance technologies and data analytics tools
- Previous involvement in risk review, audit, or assurance functions within financial services
- A proactive, innovative, and challenging mindset
- Experience in policy oversight, continuous monitoring, and risk exposure reporting
- Excellent collaborator management and influencing skills
We know that great talent comes from many backgrounds. Whilst this job advert may reference specific years of experience, we recognise that skills are developed in many ways, so if you have relevant, transferable experience, we encourage you to apply.
We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes
- A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
- An annual performance‑related bonus
- Share schemes including free shares
- Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
- 28 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top
- A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies
Ready to make an impact? Apply today.
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