IFA Compliance & Business Risk Associate

IFA Compliance / Business Risk Associate Salary to £40,000 Remote – 1 day per week in the office Driving license essential This role is hybrid, requiring once-a-week visits to offices in either North Manchester, Ramsbottom, Chester, or Leeds offices. NJR Recruitment is working in Partnership with a Chartered Financial Planning firm who are seeking a proactive, organised, and forward-thinking Business Risk Assistant to join their growing business. This position is ideal for an ambitious individual who thrives on variety, enjoys taking ownership, and wants to play a meaningful role within a progressive financial services environment. Reporting directly to the Group Head of Business Risk, our client is looking for someone who is highly organised and comfortable working independently while managing a varied workload. The role sits at the heart of their regulatory compliance framework, covering the twin needs of an established wealth management firm and a separate discretionary investment management business. The successful candidate will take ownership of our Training & Competence (T&C) Scheme, ensuring it remains robust, effective, and aligned with regulatory expectations, whilst also supporting a broad range of day-to-day risk and compliance activities. Key Responsibilities & Opportunities Training & Competence (T&C) Scheme Management • Take ownership of the firm’s Training & Competence Scheme, ensuring existing excellent internal standards and customer outcomes are maintained while meeting all FCA requirements. • Maintain and develop T&C monitoring processes, review advice files and competency records, • Supervise the firm’s predominantly Chartered investment advisers through regular monitoring, training and support • Provide management information relating to competence oversight. • Identify opportunities to enhance systems, controls, and efficiencies within the firm’s T&C framework. • Keep abreast of regulatory developments and assess implications for the business. Business Risk Support • Support day-to-day activities across both the wealth management and discretionary management businesses. • Help maintain policies, procedures and registers across both firms. • Contribute to risk management initiatives and business improvement projects. • Reviewing financial promotions against the firm’s and the FCA’s expectations Continuous Improvement & Business Contribution • Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and operational effectiveness. • Work collaboratively across departments, building strong internal relationships. • Contribute positively to a culture of responsibility, innovation, and continuous development. Core Benefits • Holidays: 25 days with additional tiering on length of service • Pension Scheme: 3% Employer and 4% Employee contributions • Death in Service: 4 x salary • PHI: 75% up to age 65, 13 weeks deferred • Competitive Salary NJR 16767