Senior Consultant | Risk & Resilience

Novatus Consulting | Senior Consultant | Risk & Resilience Partner with leading financial institutions to deliver on their risk and resilience priorities. Novatus HQ : 2 London Wall Place, EC2Y 5AU Hybrid working: 4 days in the office and 1 WFH. Company Overview: Novatus is a Series B scale-up RegTech SaaS provider and boutique advisory practice, enabling financial services firms to solve complex challenges and redefine what’s possible through expert-led technology and consulting. Across both our technology and consulting services, Novatus delivers practical solutions to some of the most complex regulatory, data and operational challenges in financial services. Our expert-led advisory practice supports firms across financial services, ranging from global asset and wealth managers, capital markets firms, insurers and banks, ensuring they receive tailored solutions and services to meet their specific needs. Our consulting services offer expertise across Strategy & Operations, Data & AI, Risk & Resilience, Compliance and ESG. We embed ourselves within client teams to deliver both insight and execution, taking ownership of outcomes and driving measurable impact. Alongside our advisory offering, our unique model delivers our flagship SaaS platform, En:ACT ( short for Ensuring Accurate, Complete and Timely reporting ), which is a market-leading solution for regulatory transaction reporting and reconciliation across global regimes. Already trusted by more than 45 firms worldwide, the platform is scalable, proven, and designed for both business and technical users. Since our launch in 2019, we have scaled rapidly, creating space for our people to grow the business. Backed by North American private equity investment, and partnerships with the London Stock Exchange Group and Snowflake’s global data platform, we are shaping the future of financial services through innovation in both consulting and technology. Now a team of 120 globally, our growth plans do not stop here: we are looking for top-tier talent to join us on our journey and enable our next phase of success. Job Overview: Novatus are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Consultant to support the delivery of complex resilience and risk engagements for clients, spanning regulatory-driven change and broader organisational improvements. Working closely with our Senior Leaders and clients, you will apply analytical skills and industry knowledge to help deliver sustainable regulatory and risk outcomes. Key Responsibilities : Lead and deliver non-financial risk and control transformation projects Drive control simplification projects including control re-design and framework simplification. Drive changes within complex client environments, liaising across first and second line of defence. Lead and deliver resilience-related engagements, including implementation of new regulations ensuring clients meet regulatory expectations and deadlines Embed and strengthen operational resilience capabilities across client organisations more broadly, beyond point-in-time regulatory compliance — including governance, risk appetite, testing, and reporting frameworks Support clients in aligning resilience and risk approaches across overlapping regulatory regimes (e.g. UK OpRes, DORA, PS26/2) to reduce duplication and drive efficiency Produce high-quality client deliverables, including reports, briefing papers, and presentations, tailored to different stakeholder audiences (e.g. Board, Risk Committee, operational teams) Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on resilience and risk matters Contribute to business development, including proposal writing, thought leadership, and identifying new engagement opportunities Support junior team members through coaching, technical guidance, and quality review of deliverables Stay current on regulatory developments and industry best practice, sharing insights internally and with clients About You: Essential Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree preferred. Experience in management consulting, risk advisory, regulatory consulting, or in-house risk/compliance functions within Financial Services. Experience of owning or supporting the delivery of complex risk transformation projects Experience of owning or supporting the delivery of resilience compliance projects. Experience in risk management and operational resilience, including framework design and implementation. Experience in regulatory change delivery and engagement with UK and/or global regulators (e.g., FCA, PRA). Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills. Ability to work effectively in complex, fast-paced environments and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Proficiency in tools such as PowerPoint and Excel. Why Join Us? Work Across Disciplines: You won't be confined to a single track- you will develop a broader skillset across our capabilities and offerings. Solve Problems that Matter: Work on complex challenges, where your thinking, analysis, and execution have real impact. Flat, Visible, Collaborative: We keep the structure flat, so you can collaborate directly with senior leaders and experienced specialists. Your work is visible, your perspectives are valued, and you will see the impact of your contributions every day. A Place for Builders: This is a great place for people who enjoy driving results and taking ownership. If you are driven to add value and help grow our business, you will enjoy a rewarding experience that recognises your contributions. Perks & Benefits: Private Medical Insurance (via AXA): includes mental health, dental, vision, and private GP access Life Insurance - 4× salary (via Unum) Unum’s Help@Hand: includes GP access, medical second opinions, physiotherapy, lifestyle coaching, savings and discounts, mental health support, bereavement counselling, and cancer support services for you, your partner, and your child(ren) Salary sacrifice childcare and nursery scheme (via YellowNest) Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced parental leave (maternity & paternity) Professional qualification sponsorship Accelerated career progression based on readiness and performance, not tenure or time spent in role Holiday entitlement increases with tenure Flexible hours with core collaboration time Paid volunteering leave Gym & fitness discounts Bi-annual socials Office snacks and drinks Interest-based working groups to collaborate and innovate Novatus’ Equal Opportunities Statement: Novatus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made based on business needs, role requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, age, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, socioeconomic background, disability, or any other characteristic protected under the Equality Act 2010. We maintain a workplace culture that is inclusive, respectful, and supportive. Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to ensure fairness and consistency for all candidates. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the application and interview process, and candidates are encouraged to contact Human Resources to discuss any specific requirements. This commitment is embedded in all aspects of our employment practices, including recruitment, compensation, professional development, promotion, and workplace conduct. 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