Risk Consultant

Posted on: 13/04/2026 - Application Deadline: 17/04/2026

At a glance

• Location: Edinburgh Office
• Workplace Type: Hybrid with some travel
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Seniority: Associate

The Risk Consultant (RC) is the risk specialist who drives and advocates an outstanding risk function to ensure that our SJP Wealth Partner Practices grow safely using a forward looking, data led approach to Risk Management. They are also responsible for completing a programme of Risk management activities such as Regulatory Reviews and identifying Partner and SJP Risks.

What will you be doing

• Complete Partner Engagement Programmes & Firm Reviews on an annual and ad hoc basis.
• Influence Partner Practices to implement regulatory change and navigate regulation and internal risk process.
• Use expert knowledge of the risks posed and collaborate closely with the Partnership to conclude issues.
• Utilise available data to identify trends and emerging issues.
• Advance breaches that require investigation to the 2nd Line investigation team.
• Coordinate the implementation of corrective AR actions to prevent recurrence.
• Work closely with 1st line teams, including Supervision, Academy, Early Years and Business Partnering to provide risk expertise and guidance.
• Assist with internal audits, investigation lessons learnt exercises and internal oversight reviews to maintain appropriate procedures.

Essential Criteria

• CII Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning or the commitment to acquire once successful.
• Understanding of financial services regulations, risk frameworks, and the ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to interpret Risk data, financial information and management reports to detect trends, highlight risks and drive appropriate solutions.
• Demonstrable knowledge of proactively prioritising and leading multiple stakeholders within a risk or highly regulated environment or industry.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of Salesforce CRM.
• Coaching or mentorship experience in a Risk environment.
• Commercial understanding & balanced risk oversight that supports business growth.

Special Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel to our UK Partnership and Business Locations on occasion.

What's in it for you?

We reward you for the work you do, whether that's through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with a variety of discounts.

• Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay).
• Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit).
• 10% non contributory pension (increasing with length of service).

Reasonable Adjustments

We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all. If you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at .

Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience, please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.

What's next?

If you're excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking 'apply' below and our team will be in touch. As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.