Compliance Associate

Schonfeld; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Compliance Associate to enhance their global Compliance Department. This role focuses on core compliance matters while supporting investment management in the EMEA region. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and approximately three years of relevant experience in a compliance role, showcasing strong analytical and communication skills. Join a dynamic culture that values diversity, teamwork, and continuous improvement, where your contributions can make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. If you are detail-oriented and eager to grow in the financial markets, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in compliance role at a sell-side or buy-side firm.
• Strong analytical and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve Code of Ethics requests globally.
• Assist with regulatory applications and filings as needed.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Detail Oriented

Multi-tasking

Intellectual Curiosity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s Degree in Legal

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

We are seeking a Compliance Associate to join the global Compliance Department based in the London office with a primary focus on Core Compliance related matters with global coverage, along with providing support for the investment management business in the EMEA region.

What you’ll do

• Work closely with the global compliance team on a wide range of core compliance matters.
• Review and approve Code of Ethics requests (for example PA dealing, gifts and entertainment, outside business interests, political contributions) and other compliance requests globally.
• On-board new hires.
• Assist with operations related to global Compliance training.
• Assist with regular employee disclosures and attestations.
• Assist with any regulatory applications in additional jurisdictions within the region, along with the preparation and submission of applications for Senior Managers (UK) and other approved functions in other jurisdictions globally.
• Assist with regulatory filings as needed.
• Assist with other general compliance matters and projects as needed.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Legal or related disciplines.
• Approximately three years’ experience in a business facing compliance role at a sell-side firm or buy-side with an alternative investment firm or hedge fund.
• Intellectually curious with a strong motivation to constantly evolve and improve.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, as well as the ability to multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast-moving, high-quality environment.
• A keen interest in financial markets and a keen motivation to understand the various strategies employed by the Firm.
• Detail oriented with high level of accuracy in both written and oral forms of communication.
• Fluent written and spoken English required.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel.
• Ability to adapt technology to suit business requirements.
• Policy or content drafting experience.

Who we are

Schonfeld Strategic Advisors is a global multi-strategy, multi-manager investment platform that harnesses the transformative power of people to perform in all market environments. Our dynamic culture inspires better outcomes for our team, our investors, and our partners. We aim to consistently deliver risk-adjusted returns, with people driving performance.

We specialize in four core strategies: Quantitative Trading, Fundamental Equity, Tactical Trading, and Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income. We capitalize on inefficiencies and opportunities within the markets, drawing from a significant investment in proprietary technology, infrastructure, and risk analytics.

We invest through internal portfolio managers and external partner funds, pursuing alignment among investors, investment professionals, and the firm. Our footprint spans 7 countries and 19 offices.

Our Culture

Talent is our strategy. We believe our success is because of our people, so putting our talent above all else is our top priority. We are teamwork-oriented, collaborative, and encourage ideas—at all levels—to be shared. As an organization committed to investing in our people, we provide learning & educational offerings and opportunities to make an impact.

We foster a sense of belonging among all of our employees with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the forefront of this mission. Our employees value diversity across identity, thought, people and perspective which serves as the foundation of our culture. As a firm, we are committed to creating a hiring process that is fair, welcoming and supportive.