Royal London
Compliance Advisory Consultant - Second Line (UK)
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Compliance Advisory Consultant - Second Line (UK)
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Edinburgh, Alderley Park
Working Style: Hybrid (50% home/office-based)
At Royal London, Group Risk & Compliance ensures the business delivers good customer outcomes and meets FCA regulatory obligations. Our Compliance Advisory team provides:
- Proactive guidance
- Second-line oversight
- Constructive challenge
- Pragmatic regulatory advice
We seek an experienced, commercially aware Compliance Advisory professional who can serve as a trusted business partner while maintaining independence.
About The Role
As a second-line advisor, you’ll influence key decisions and guide regulatory risk management across:
- Key Areas (examples):
- Customer communications
- Pensions
- Protection
- Digital delivery
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver clear, pragmatic regulatory advice for change initiatives and business-as-usual (BAU) activities.
- Actively challenge the business to ensure comprehensive identification, understanding, and mitigation of regulatory risks.
- Build credible and influential relationships with senior stakeholders while upholding independence.
- Support governance and decision-making through high-quality, insight-driven reporting for forums like:
- SteerCo
- Committees
- Contribute to the Regulatory Risk Universe, aligning risks with current expectations.
- Provide second-line oversight on customer outcomes, particularly under Consumer Duty.
- Simplify complex regulatory needs (e.g., FCA/TPR) into practical, proportionate actions.
- Stay abreast of regulatory updates and communicate impact, risks, and implications to the business.
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About You
We’re looking for someone who can balance challenge, oversight, and commercial awareness across all stakeholder levels.
Essential Experience & Skills
- Prior experience in a Compliance Advisory/Risk Advisory (second-line) role within Financial Services.
- Deep knowledge of FCA regulation, especially within Life & Pensions.
- Ability to proactively challenge senior stakeholders—more than just providing guidance.
- Strong interpretation and application of regulation in a practical, outcome-driven way (not theoretical).
- Understanding of customer outcomes and Consumer Duty expectations.
- Experience supporting or reviewing strategic change initiatives or programmes.
- Exceptional written communication skills like:
- Crafting concise, governance-ready papers
- Writing executive summaries
- Possess confidence handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
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About Royal London
Royal London is the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions, and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings, and asset management.
People Promise
Our Royal London Spirit values:
- Empowered
- Trustworthy
- Collaborate
- Achieve
We support colleagues with an inclusive, responsible workplace and fulfilling benefits, including:
- 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Up to 14% employer-matching pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
Inclusion & Diversity
We embrace difference and honesty—every background contributes to our skills and culture. We believe this diversity strengthens our team and objectives.
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