Business Review Analyst

Do you have a sharp eye for detail and a strong understanding of regulatory compliance within financial services?
Are you experienced in reviewing advice files, risk frameworks, or compliance monitoring within wealth management?
Are you someone who enjoys analysing processes, identifying risks, and helping a business continuously improve while delivering fair client outcomes?
 
Our client, a respected financial services firm, is seeking a Business Review Analyst to join their Compliance team on a full-time, permanent basis. Reporting to the Head of CISL Compliance, you will play a key role in strengthening governance and Consumer Duty frameworks by reviewing client files, assessing regulatory controls, and supporting continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities
 
Conduct structured reviews of client advice files to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with FCA requirements.
Assess advice suitability, disclosures, and adherence to regulatory standards.
Identify and escalate material findings, tracking remediation actions through to resolution.
Perform Consumer Duty outcome testing across advice and platform services.
Support AML monitoring through periodic file and process reviews.
Produce clear, concise reports summarising findings for senior management and the Compliance Committee.
Analyse review trends to identify systemic risks and recommend control improvements.
Collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen file management processes and embed Consumer Duty principles.
Support wider compliance projects once a strong understanding of the regulatory framework is established.

Key Skills and Experience
 
Previous experience within compliance monitoring, business review, audit, or risk in a financial services or wealth management environment.
Strong knowledge of FCA regulations and regulatory expectations.
Experience reviewing advice files or FAR reviews.
Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
Confident communicating findings and influencing change.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, with experience using compliance monitoring tools advantageous.
Professional qualifications such as ICA, CISI, Level 4 Diploma, or risk-based qualifications desirable but not essential.
Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities.
High levels of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a flat team structure.

Additional Information
 
Office-based, Monday to Friday in Witney, Oxfordshire.
Non-contractual bonus, phantom share scheme, and pension contribution after 3 months.
Private medical scheme, salary sacrifice options, dental cover, and life assurance.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 27 after 5 years.
Cycle to Work scheme and paid parking.

To express interest in this opportunity, please send your latest CV, including details of your current or most recent remuneration package and any notice period. For a confidential conversation about the role, contact Daniel Marlow on (phone number removed) or connect on Linked In: (url removed)