Compliance Officer (15 month FTC)

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm is looking for a Compliance Officer based in London. The ideal candidate will have compliance-related experience with an FCA Registered firm and expertise in UK regulations. This role includes ensuring compliance with SMCR, conducting monitoring and testing, and providing guidance to employees. The position offers a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, and a hybrid working model of 3 days per week.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Hybrid working – 3 days per week

Qualifications

• Experience with an FCA Registered investment management firm.
• Familiarity with GDPR and statutory risk principles.
• Previous e-communications surveillance experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in projects to refine global compliance program.
• Conduct monitoring and testing of the firm's businesses.
• Perform electronic communication surveillance and follow-up.

Skills

Compliance-related experience

Strong analytical skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Education

Four-year university degree

Job description

• Growing Alternative Investment Management firm
• Compliance Officer with great opportunity for growth and development

About Our Client

Our client are a global Alternative Investment Management firm with approximately 30 billion assets under management.

Job Description

The Compliance Officer will be responsible for:

• Participating in projects to expand, improve, and refine the global compliance program, with particular focus on UK regulations.
• Conducting monitoring and testing of the firm's businesses in the UK.
• Performing electronic communication surveillance and follow‑up with relevant stakeholders to address issues.
• Assisting with the Firm's global privacy efforts, including those related to GDPR.
• Having day‑to‑day ownership of compliance with SMCR.
• Serve as a compliance resource for employees based in the UK, as well as Ireland and other European offices.

The Successful Applicant

The Compliance Officer who will be based in London should have:

• Compliance‑related experience with an FCA Registered investment management firm.
• Four‑year university degree; lawyer a plus.
• Experience in wealth management, banking, private equity, hedge funds and/or other related asset management business(es).
• Familiarity with GDPR and wider UK statutory risk principles is desirable.
• Previous e‑communications surveillance experience a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people in a variety of relationships and situations.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits package
• Hybrid working – 3 days per week