Chief Compliance Officer (SMF16/17), Alternatives/Private Markets, London

Chief Compliance Officer (SMF16/17), Alternatives/Private Markets, London

Our client, a boutique investment management business specialising in hedge fund and private markets products, is looking for a Chief Compliance Officer to lead their compliance function in London. The successful candidate will serve on the Executive Committee in this SMF16 and SMF17 FCA-regulated position.

Responsibilities:

1. Direct all compliance activities as a key member of the executive leadership team
2. Assume regulatory accountability under FCA Senior Management Functions (SMF16 and SMF17)
3. Build and sustain relationships with UK (FCA), Luxembourg (CSSF), and international regulators
4. Create and execute comprehensive compliance monitoring plans and supervise compliance documentation and procedures
5. Lead on distribution compliance across various markets and ensure regulatory adherence for product development and management
6. Work collaboratively with business teams to achieve commercial goals while maintaining regulatory standards

Requirements:

1. Substantial compliance background in investment management, specifically with alternative investments, liquid alternatives, hedge fund products, and private markets products
2. Comprehensive knowledge of UK regulatory environment (FCA) and Luxembourg regulatory requirements (CSSF), including UCITS and AIF regulations
3. Prior experience in similar regulatory positions (SMF16 and SMF17)
4. Strong relationship management capabilities and ability to influence senior stakeholders internally and externally
5. Both strategic vision and practical implementation skills to align commercial objectives with day-to-day compliance needs

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