Compliance Manager - Private Markets

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment manager in the UK is seeking a Compliance Manager to join their small compliance team. This role involves responsibility for compliance monitoring programmes and providing compliance advice. The successful candidate will have a robust understanding of regulatory frameworks such as AIFMD and FCA guidelines and will be critical in enhancing compliance function and processes.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of AIFMD, MiFID II, FCA Handbook.
• Experience in compliance monitoring programmes.
• Desirable experience with SEC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance monitoring programmes and conduct testing.
• Review compliance policies and assist with regulatory changes.
• Prepare regulatory filings and conduct compliance training.

Skills

Compliance Monitoring

Recommendation Making

Regulatory Knowledge

Due Diligence

ESG Regulation Understanding

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Compliance Manager - Private Markets, london

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Client:

Coopman Search and Selection | B Corp

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Coopman Search and Selection are delighted to partner with a UK HQ'd Alternative Investment Manager who are looking to hire a Compliance Manager to be part of their small compliance team. The role will report direct into the Head of Compliance and offers plenty of scope for progression & taking on more responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Predominantly responsible for completing the Compliance Monitoring Programmes which includes collating information and documentation, conducting the tests, suggesting recommendations or enhancements to systems and controls and preparing the requisite reports;
• Review of Compliance Policies and Procedures;
• Assistance in implementing regulatory change and conduct regulatory change horizon scanning;
• Preparing questionnaires for and conducting third party service provider due diligence including assisting with onsite visits;
• Preparing regulatory filings and applications e.g. FCA, US SEC and other authorities;
• Produce training slides and conduct compliance training;
• Review and approve financial promotions;
• Conduct thematic reviews and gap analyses; and
• Provide compliance advice and respond to queries.

Experience Required:

• Strong Knowledge and understanding of AIFMD, MiFID II and the FCA Handbook but also UCITS/COLL is desirable
• Knowledge of US Investment Company Act 1940 and SEC regulation for registered investment advisers – experience working at SEC registered investment advisers is desirable;
• Strong experience conducting tests and making recommendations through compliance monitoring programmes;
• Knowledge and experience of best execution and post-trade surveillance monitoring (AIM Market exposure desirable);
• Strong experience in reviewing Compliance Policies and Procedures;
• Knowledge and understanding of ESG regulation including TCFD, SFDR, SDR and the ESG Sourcebook is desirable;
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the financial promotions rules;

For a confidential discussion or for further information, please get in touch with [emailprotected]

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