Compliance Officer

AWE; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management firm is seeking a Compliance Officer in Edinburgh. This role involves conducting compliance monitoring, managing global policies, and engaging with stakeholders across multiple regions. Ideal candidates will have experience in compliance within the asset management sector and a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks. The position offers competitive salary, pension, and various benefits, with a focus on fostering an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Non-contributory pension

Discretionary annual bonus

27 days leave per year

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Solid experience in compliance within an asset management firm.
• Proactive detail-oriented approach to compliance monitoring.
• Strong understanding of UK, Irish, US, and EU regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support programme delivery and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead compliance monitoring reviews and policy attestations.
• Drive continuous improvement across compliance operations.

Skills

Compliance monitoring

Detailed orientation

Regulatory frameworks

Strong communication skills

Organisational abilities

Job description

Compliance Officer

Permanent

Location: Edinburgh (typically 3 days in the office per week, 2 from home)

Closing date: 7th August 2025

Aegon Asset Management is a leading global investor, our employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We manage assets for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we want Aegon Asset Management to be a place where they can bring theirauthentic self to work and do all they can to deliver on our strategic promises to our customers.We pride ourselves on our open, approachable and collaborative culture. We foster an environment where ideas are shared freely, collaboration is encouraged, and everyone feels part of the journey.

We help people live their best lives. We help them with the big stuff, for the moments that matter.

This role involves conducting compliance monitoring and policy attestations across multiple regions, managing global compliance policies and training, and coordinating timely reporting. The successful candidate will also contribute to group compliance deliverables, support ad hoc projects, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the function. This role is globally focussed so will involve ongoing engagement and stakeholder management with key individuals in the UK, Netherlands and the US amongst other locations Additionally, the role includes deputising for the Head of Global Compliance Operations when required, although does not have any line reports.

This is a varied and high-exposure role, offering the opportunity to work across multiple compliance disciplines, engage with senior stakeholders, contribute to global initiatives, and represent the function in key projects and forums. It's ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys both strategic and hands-on responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Global Compliance Operations, including programme delivery, team oversight, stakeholder engagement, and representation in forums and projects.
• Lead and deliver compliance monitoring reviews and policy attestations to a high standard, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Maintain and update global compliance policies and training content, ensuring relevance and regulatory alignment across regions.
• Coordinate and deliver global compliance reporting and Aegon Group Compliance requirements within set deadlines.
• Drive continuous improvement across compliance operations and contribute to key initiatives and projects.
• Represent compliance in key projects, providing effective challenge and escalating concerns where necessary.
• Lead oversight of key compliance-owned policies, such as the Code of Ethics and Data Privacy, ensuring business adherence and timely issue escalation.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Solid experience in compliance within an asset management firm
• Strong capability in compliance monitoring, with a proactive and detail-oriented approach
• Strong understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks, with knowledge of UK, Irish, US, and EU (including Dutch) regulations considered a distinct advantage
• Extensive experience in audit and compliance monitoring, or a strong background in leading process and control enhancements within the asset management sector.
• Strong communication skills, with proven experience engaging effectively across all levels of seniority.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Enthusiastic to learn, have ambition to continuing growing knowledge / experience.

What's in it for you?

• A competitive salary, depending on the experience you can bring
• A non-contributory pension between 9%-13%
• A discretionary annual bonus, depending on personal and company performance
• 27 days leave per year (plus bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time)

We also offer private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover, enhanced parental leave and a variety of lifestyle benefits to help our staff live their best lives, including retail discount vouchers, cycle2work scheme, subsidised restaurant and online GP appointments.

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm - we are a people business, and we recognise that delivering excellent client outcomes, comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

We are open to considering flexible working practices. Please talk to us about what this means for you.

If you're looking to be part of a team where your contribution matters and your development is supported, we'd love to hear from you.

The legal bits

We'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some checks we need to complete before you can start with us. This will include a credit and criminal record check, as well as providing satisfactory references.