Assistant Manager - Regulatory Compliance

Langham Hall Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional services firm in London is seeking a part-time Assistant Manager to join their Regulatory Compliance team. The role involves promoting compliance culture, advising on regulations, and leading compliance initiatives. Candidates should have strong regulatory compliance experience and a relevant degree. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic business with a commitment to quality and integrity.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Discounted gym membership

Pension plan

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in a similar Compliance and Risk role.
• Knowledge of CASS rules and Data Protection law beneficial.
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team leader.

Responsibilities

• Promote compliance culture within the organization.
• Advise on regulatory compliance and risk issues.
• Update and implement compliance monitoring programs.

Skills

Regulatory compliance experience

Project management

Analytical skills

Strong presentation skills

Proficient in MS Office

Education

2:1 University Degree

Job description

Overview

Langham Hall was formed to provide professional services by delivering high quality accounting, fund administration and investor reporting services to real estate, debt, infrastructure and private equity fund clients. The Company started in 2006 and now has operations in London, Luxembourg, Hong Kong, Singapore, Shenzhen, New York, Philadelphia, Japan, and the Channel Islands, with over 800 staff representing net assets of USD 190bn.

Learn more about Langham Hall by visiting: https://www.langhamhall.com/

Summary

Langham Hall is looking for a committed and proactive Assistant Manager to join our Regulatory Compliance team on a part-time basis (three days a week). We warmly welcome returners and those looking to re-start or balance their career after a break.

In this role, you will help develop and strengthen our UK compliance function across our Depositary, Fund Administration and Fund Operator business units (note: this does not cover our UK Fund Management and Appointed Representative AIFM business). You’ll cover compliance advisory, monitoring and ensuring we meet FCA requirements and all other applicable laws and regulations.

You’ll champion a strong compliance culture and work positively and proactively with stakeholders across the business. Reporting to the Head of Regulatory Compliance and supported by two junior compliance team members, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn, make an impact and be part of a dynamic, entrepreneurial business.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote ‘compliance culture’;
• Advise on the Rules associated with the Firm’s current and proposed business activities as subject matter expert on issues of Regulatory Compliance & Risk;
• Establish, update and advise on written policies, procedures and guidelines;
• Oversee submission of reporting through RegData & Connect;
• Update and implement the compliance monitoring programme that reacts to the risks faced by the business and provides active challenge to management;
• Identify and/or coordinate and review information on compliance-related issues (e.g., risk events, breach of regulations, client complaints);
• Monitor relevant regulatory change developments and issue updates to the business in a timely manner;
• Liaise with other functions as appropriate while fulfilling the above roles;
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior compliance team; and
• Any other task assigned from time to time or arising from initiatives of Langham Hall UK.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous strong regulatory compliance experience and relevant compliance qualifications;
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and responsibilities;
• High degree of self-reliance and self-motivation and should be able to take initiative for problem resolution;
• Understanding of CASS rules beneficial;
• Understanding of Data Protection law and application beneficial;
• Ability to work autonomously and as team leader;
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high accuracy and quality standards;
• Ability to demonstrate integrity in all tasks and functions performed;
• Specific knowledge of fund accounting, transfer agency and the alternative investment management in the private equity and real estate sectors beneficial;
• Excellent knowledge of compliance monitoring procedures and reporting;
• Be able to provide detailed and analytical analyses of risks posed to the business;
• Strong presentation skills (verbal and written);
• Proficient in MS Office; and
• Demonstrate commitment for quality and should be flexible to work for extended hours to complete high priority deliverables.

Minimum Education/Qualifications

• The candidate must hold a 2:1 University Degree;
• The candidate should have 3-5 years experience in a similar role in Compliance and Risk environment; and
• Knowledge and experience of client due diligence.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (after passing your probation period);
• Discounted gym membership
• Pension of 5% employer – 4% employee;
• Cycle to work scheme;
• Numerous wellbeing initiatives/platforms.