Senior Regulatory Counsel (Prudential)

Posted 3 hours 29 minutes ago by Revolut Ltd

Permanent
Full Time
Academic Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description

People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products - including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more - help our 70+ million customers get more from their money every day.

As we continue our lightning-fast growth, 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work . So far, we have 13,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.

About the role

The Legal team turns complexity into clarity by partnering with teams across Revolut to provide sharp, practical advice that helps the business move fast while staying protected. From structuring credit programmes to navigating new markets, the Legal team ensures growth is secure, compliant, and built for the long term.

We're looking for a Legal Counsel to advise the UK Bank on prudential and retail banking regulatory related matters, helping to structure banking operations from the ground up.

Up to shape what's next in finance? Let's get in touch.

What you'll be doing
  • Advising the UK Bank on legal and regulatory issues surrounding prudential requirements, structuring, marketing, and promotion of banking and group products
  • Helping structure and expand Revolut's products, managing applications and/or communications with the PRA and FCA in relation to these products
  • Managing operational risk, including regulatory filings and registration preparation
  • Identifying, assessing, monitoring, managing, and reporting on product compliance risk
  • Liaising with specialist external counsel, and distilling and coordinating advice for senior management and non legal audiences
  • Excelling at leadership while also undertaking executional work to handle significant and complex legal matters with short turnaround times
What you'll need
  • 5+ years of PQE
  • Excellent academic and law firm credentials
  • Sound judgement, composure under pressure, and a collaborative mindset
  • Confidence making decisions where there's ambiguity or incomplete information
  • Expertise in financial regulations and advising clients in prudential requirements, capital directives, CASS, FSMA, PSD II, and the provisions of the FCA and PRA Handbooks
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills

Building a global financial super app isn't enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that's why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We're doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That's why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard working team.

Get what you need to succeed
  • Financial benefits that show we value your work
  • Flexibility to work from home, the office, or abroad
  • A Revolut Metal subscription loaded with perks
  • Exciting events year-round so you can get to know your team