First Line Compliance & Risk Manager
Date Posted: 09/06/2025
Location: London
Job Type: Full time
Apply NowWho are Just?
We’re a FTSE 250 Financial Services company who specialise in retirement solutions and right now, our world is moving pretty quickly. With the defined benefit buy in / buy out space growing each year, Just continues to annually grow its business by over £4bn of assets.
We are a purpose driven company with compelling and credible goals. Quite simply, we help people achieve a better later life. We achieve this by providing competitive and innovative products, services, financial advice and guidance to help our customers achieve security, certainty and provide them with peace of mind in retirement.
That’s who we are. We’re a company on a mission: to become a beacon for the entire retirement industry. Because we believe everyone deserves a fair, secure, and fulfilling retirement.
Purpose
The Compliance & Risk Manager (first line) will be responsible for establishing, implementing and maintaining effective risk management and compliance frameworks within a newly created part of the business. This new business unit will help millions of customers with the complexities of their impending retirement life stages, which will include advised and non-advised financial support. This role will be pivotal to the success of this new business and will involve working closely with various different stakeholders to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
Skills and Knowledge
Strong understanding of FCA regulations and UK compliance frameworks
Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Skilled at managing and influencing complex stakeholders
Proven risk identification, mitigation, and management capabilities
Experience driving regulatory or business change
High customer focus and service orientation
Entrepreneurial mindset, eager to help build and grow a business
Able to implement effective, compliant processes and controls
Experience
Demonstrated experience in risk and compliance within financial services, preferably in a startup or scale-up environment
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, with hands-on experience applying them in practice
Proven track record working with conduct and customer risk regimes
Knowledge of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) and direct experience engaging with the FCA
Experience with DTC (Direct-to-Consumer) financial products is essential
Company Benefits
A Competitive Salary, Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
Along with 25 Days Annual Leave plus an Additional Day on us for your Birthday
Private Medical Cover and Income Protection, just in case
A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme – paid annually based on individual and company performance against targets
Opportunity to progress within your career both in-role and within the company
FREE access to the Headspace App, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline and Trained Physical & Mental Health First Aiders (On-Site)
A variety of Employee Funded Benefits available to you via our Online Benefits Portal
Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones