Senior Manager Advisory and Transformation

Appointed to the FCA’s Skilled Person Panel for Financial Crime, we enable our clients to stay ahead of emerging risks and evolving regulations by optimising systems and controls, leveraging the latest AI-powered technology and data analytics, to drive greater effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability, reducing the overall cost of compliance.

To support our growth plans and build out our T&D and AI Assurance Services, we are looking for hardworking, intelligent, sociable and competitive problem solvers who are excited about delivering for our clients across the globe.

What are we looking for:

As a Senior Manager you will report into Managing Partner and Senior Executive Team:

• Accountability for the end to end delivery of client engagements including the management of Plenitude team members
• Delivery of defined deliverables and desired engagement outcomes on time and within budget
• Responsible for all phases of the engagement and managing client expectations throughout
• Ensure that the firm adheres to the highest quality standards required to fulfil client obligations in a cost effective way
• Ensure that the firm maintains and enhances its reputation as the leading financial crime risk and compliance consultancy
• Nurture and develop talent within the team and motivate them by providing them with the right amount guidance and autonomy
• Attract new talent to Plenitude by proactively cultivating an industry network and raising the profile of the firm
• Drive hypotheses, review the team’s analysis, and have strong opinions on project solutions.
• Ensure all deliverables meet appropriate governance and regulatory standards
• Develop existing and new client relationships
• Develop and generate incremental and new revenue streams from existing client engagements

Role Responsibilities:

• Support the financial and reputational growth and development of the firm
• Responsible for project planning, guide the team in every phase of the project and ensure quality delivery
• Primary accountability for expanding existing client relationships, and supporting business development opportunities with prospective clients
• Differentiate Plenitude’s capabilities through high impact, high quality proposals and presentations
• Help grow the team through coaching and mentoring colleagues and sharing knowledge and experiences
• Managing the implementation/delivery of projects through the full project life cycle
• Carry out internal and external training including clients when necessary
• Preparation of time and cost estimates and statements of work for completing assignments
• Cost and budget management
• Communicate effectively with the client to enable assignments to be delivered
• Deliver effective consultancy throughout the project life cycle
• Provide technical advice and support to clients
• Undertake presentations and demonstrations to prospective clients
• Assist with the closure of new sales and manage existing accounts
• Effective communication with gravitas in handling client relationships and discussing risk matters as appropriate
• Keep clients and Partners updated as required on, inter alia, ongoing projects
• Liaise proactively with internal and external stakeholders as required
• Oversee the development and delivery of project processes and promote a positive culture through communication and monitoring of projects

Role Competencies, Skills, Behaviours and Attitude:

• Financial crime risk and compliance advisory
• Project/programme design and delivery
• Creativity and problem solving
• Decision making and judgement
• Leadership and people management
• Verbal and written communication and influencing skills
• Operate in a fast-paced and flexible environment
• Initiative, drive and effectiveness
• Ability to engage with colleagues at all levels – personable, expert, persuasive
• Ability to manage complex and numerous projects
• Strategy definition & development
• Experience in organisational transformation and change management
• Collaboration within a fast paced, team environment
• Knowledge and experience in dealing with end to end programme/project delivery
• Demonstrated success in delivering high quality consultancy services
• Proven ability to develop, direct and manage resources across multiple disciplines
• Demonstrates good judgement and professional advice to clients
• Can work with stakeholders to deliver key and informative reporting

Qualifications and Certifications:

• At least ten years experience in financial crime risk and compliance within the Financial Services industry
• 5-10 years of experience in either strategic and/or management consulting with a focus on financial crime compliance and risk
• Experience developing and applying corporate governance, compliance control and risk management frameworks
• Degree level education
• Financial crime risk or compliance related professional qualifications e.g. ICA Diploma

Other role requirements:

• Keeping abreast of legislation, regulation, guidance and technologies relating to financial crime risk and compliance
• Commercial business awareness and financial acumen and understanding

We offer the opportunity to work solely on FCC engagements with leading financial institutions across banking, insurance, investment management and cryptoasset firms.

Equal Opportunties:

At Plenitude Consulting, we take great pride in being an Equal Opportunities Employer. We ensure the fair treatment of staff and are committed to promoting diversity and championing inclusivity throughout the business. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We strive to create a safe working environment for all our staff members, one that reflects diversity, inclusion, integrity, and respect. It is important that our environment not only protects our staff but is inclusive of all.

The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, confidential malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be requested from dpo@plenitudeconsulting.com