Regulatory Controls SME

Regulatory Controls Implementation Specialist (Contract) Day Rate: £650-£750/day (via umbrella) Contract Length: 6-12 months Location: London (Hybrid) Client: Leading Investment Banking Client We are supporting a major Investment Banking client in hiring an experienced Regulatory Controls Implementation Specialist to join a high-profile programme launching new US regulatory requirements across the Markets business. This role sits at the intersection of Regulatory Change, Controls Design, Data Analytics, and Markets, and will suit someone who has previously delivered regulatory programmes such as EMIR, MiFID II/R, Dodd-Frank, UMR, or similar multi-jurisdictional initiatives. Key Responsibilities • Review, investigate, categorise and understand exceptions and transactions identified through new systematic regulatory controls, identifying enhancements and automation opportunities. • Support the design and implementation of new 1LOD Markets regulatory controls, ensuring rigorous documentation and evidence standards. • Produce training materials, desktop procedures, and documentation to support transition into BAU. • Raise thematic issues identified through review of exceptions and data quality, recommending refinements and reduction of false positives. • Draft clear, actionable requirements for technology teams to enhance control effectiveness, and participate in testing and delivery of changes. • Prepare and present data and control-outcome insights to control leads, governance committees, and senior stakeholders. • Assist in creation of governance metrics, reporting packs, and committee decks. Experience & Background • Proven track record delivering Markets Regulatory Change across multi-asset and multi-jurisdictional programmes (e.g., EMIR, MiFID II/R, Dodd-Frank, UMR, US bank regulations). • Experience designing, implementing, and running 1LOD Markets regulatory controls, with strong documentation and record-keeping capability. • Ability to work with, interrogate, and draw conclusions from large datasets, including drafting SQL queries. • Understanding of the end-to-end transaction lifecycle for at least two asset classes. • Comfortable working with complexity and identifying opportunities for automation, optimisation, and increased efficiency. Skills & Competencies • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail. • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across Markets, Trading, MO/Ops, Risk & Control, and Technology teams. • Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting complex issues clearly to committees and senior stakeholders. • Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills, including handling and presenting large data sets. • Experience preparing polished decks for governance and steering committees. • SQL proficiency. Ideal Candidate Profile You will excel in this contract if you are: • A Markets Business Manager, Change Lead, Programme Manager, or Regulatory SME with hands-on controls experience • Confident designing new control frameworks from scratch • Strong in data analytics, MI, and presenting meaningful insights • Experienced in regulatory programmes such as EMIR, MiFID, or US regulatory launches • Comfortable liaising with senior stakeholders and presenting to committees If you're an experienced Markets regulatory specialist seeking a high-impact contract within a global investment banking environment, please get in touch for a confidential conversation. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.