Associate - Risk Management & Regulatory Consulting

Overview

About Us At Katalysys, we’re on a mission to improve the long-term sustainability of our clients by using intelligence, insight, and expertise to empower them to meet prudential regulations and make smarter risk management decisions. We work with a diverse team of banking, prudential regulation, finance and software professionals to offer services such as Internal Capital/Liquidity Adequacy Assessments (ICAAP/ ILAAP), recovery plans, risk management frameworks, regulatory reporting guidance notes, stress test models, and guidance on regulatory changes like Basel 3.1 and Solvent Exit Analysis.

We also operate k-ALM®, our proprietary system designed to help small and medium-sized banks conduct stress tests, evaluate funds transfer pricing, and manage liquidity and interest rate risks. Our success is built on strong, strategic partnerships with clients, a high-quality engagement model, and responsiveness from our senior team.

We’re on a bold mission and are committed to delivering value for our clients every day.

We are a growing business and believe recruiting from graduate level provides the foundation for developing an excellent and effective team. Our graduate-level roles involve working with a variety of clients from new and growing banks to established firms, understanding their challenges, and delivering solutions.

• Using financial and risk models to assess banks' capital, funding, and liquidity requirements;
• Evaluating the impact of various stress scenarios on future financials and cash flows;
• Analysing large volumes of data to inform decision making;
• Preparing reports for clients relating to liquidity and capital risks;
• Reviewing regulatory returns to assess compliance with regulatory requirements;
• Financial modelling for clients undertaking liquidity and capital stress testing; and
• Supporting the development of key risk and performance indicators.

Successful candidates can expect to become part of a highly experienced and close-knit group. We offer structured training to help you learn key aspects of banking regulation and risk management and we’ll support you in developing your skills to deliver effective and tailored solutions to our clients. You’ll receive coaching and mentoring to build your confidence and prepare you for future engagements, with opportunities to develop a specialty over time.

We provide the opportunity to undertake professional training qualifications, a competitive salary (including performance-related pay) and company-wide benefits including pension and healthcare.

We operate a hybrid working system involving a mix of office-based and remote working. Candidates can expect periodic work-related travel to client sites as required.

We welcome applications from all students, regardless of background. Candidates will preferably:

• Demonstrate commitment, enthusiasm, and a pro-active attitude;
• Have excellent communication skills and be able to work positively with clients;
• Display a passion for learning, analytics and problem solving;
• Hold or be studying towards an upper second class degree or higher in a related discipline such as Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics or Mathematics;
• Have a desire to pursue further professional qualifications;
• Demonstrate an interest in the financial services industry; and
• Work well as part of a small team.

Successful candidates must have the full legal right to work in the UK by the start of their employment. Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.