Compliance Analyst

Compliance Professionals; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized compliance firm in the UK seeks an experienced Compliance Analyst to join their expanding team. The role involves undertaking compliance testing, developing and reviewing policies, and fostering relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of compliance experience and strong communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to engage in continuous improvement within a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in the Compliance function of an AIFM.
• Experience with AIFMD regulations and understanding of MiFID II.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake testing in line with the Compliance Monitoring Programme.
• Develop relationships with internal and external parties.
• Review and approve daily compliance requests.

Skills

Compliance function experience

Understanding of AIFMD regulations

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Initiative and ownership

Job description

Overview

Our client is a specialist alternative asset manager, looking for an experienced Compliance Analyst to be part of their expanding UK Compliance team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake testing in line with the Compliance Monitoring Programme, working with the business on issues identified to ensure they are reported, and remediation is completed where needed. Review and develop the program to ensure regulatory risks are captured
• Ensure potential conflicts of interest are reviewed and appropriately escalated and recorded in line with Policies and Procedures
• Assist in the development of policies and the establishment of reviews of procedures and policies where needed
• Develop relationships with all relevant internal and external parties (such as ACD, custodians and various fund boards and committees), to ensure a culture of continuous improvement
• Be responsible for reviewing, recording and approving day-to-day compliance requests such as: PA Dealing, Gifts and Benefits, Outside business interests
• Assist the team by undertaking KYC, identification and sanction screening checks were required
• Assist the business by providing regulatory guidance where required
• Stay informed of regulatory developments and how they would impact on the business
• Carry out other duties and projects as and when required in line with team objectives

Qualifications

• The job holder will have gained around 2-3 years’ experience within the Compliance function of an AIFM
• Experience of AIFMD regulations
• An understanding of MiFID II and UCITS, SMCR and private equity would be ideal
• Excellent initiative and administration skills: proactively taking ownership of matters
• Strong verbal and written communication skills: externally and internally, including managing expectations proactively
• Excellent analytical and research abilities
• Excellent communication skills - able to communicate effectively and adapt to anyone within the broader team
• High level understanding of Risk in context of asset management

For further information please contact Spencer Evans