Funds Compliance & Risk Analyst (UCITS/AIF)

Apex Group; Valencia; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group in Valencia seeks an Analyst to support operational day-to-day activity of the Investment Compliance Team, focusing on UCITS/AIF compliance monitoring across various funds and asset classes. The role requires strong analytical skills and fluency in English.

Based in Valencia with close collaboration to the Luxemburg team, you will implement procedures, report breaches, and assist with regulatory reporting while maintaining stakeholder communication and timely deliverables.

Qualifications

• Academic background in Finance/Economics/Accounting or other numerical discipline.
• FRM or CFA designation is an asset.
• Experience with investment compliance monitoring, related systems/tools and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of Luxembourg and European regulatory framework (UCITS, AIFMD, CESR/ESMA guidelines).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular monitoring of investment compliance for UCITS/AIF under management (investment objectives & policies, and investment regulations & restrictions).
• Investigate and communicate the status of exceptions identified in relation to investment compliance restrictions, assess and propose classification of breaches including CSSF reporting.
• Contribute to ensuring the implementation and on-going review of procedures and policies related to investment compliance monitoring and risk management.
• Identify and monitor the risk profile of UCITS/AIF under management.
• Take an active part in the processes and systems enhancement by challenging, maintaining and contributing to the development of existing processes.
• Follow-up of compliance issues and maintain the communication with fund’s stakeholders such as investment managers, administrators, auditors, etc.
• Work closely with other departments and provide support to the clients with ad-hoc queries, new products, funds and/or strategies.
• Assist with regulatory reporting and ensure feedback and support to colleagues and management.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Finance/Economics/Accounting background

FRM or CFA designation (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Apex Group in Valencia seeks an Analyst to support operational day-to-day activity of the Investment Compliance Team, focusing on UCITS/AIF compliance monitoring across various funds and asset classes. The role requires strong analytical skills and fluency in English.

Based in Valencia with close collaboration to the Luxemburg team, you will implement procedures, report breaches, and assist with regulatory reporting while maintaining stakeholder communication and timely deliverables.