Compliance Officer (London)

Acadian Asset Management; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment management firm is seeking a Compliance Officer in London to join their compliance team. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Business and 3-5 years of compliance experience in an authorized investment manager. Responsibilities include reviewing marketing materials for compliance and overseeing distribution agreements. The firm offers a hybrid work environment and values a strong work ethic and attention to detail. The position reports to the Director of Legal & Compliance and involves working closely within a team-oriented framework.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work environment

Strong benefits

Collaborative office culture

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant compliance experience at an authorized investment manager.
• Proven ability to handle simultaneous multiple tasks.
• Experience in the retail/wealth sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve marketing and advertising materials for compliance.
• Oversee distribution agreements to confirm compliance.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of required regulatory reporting.

Skills

Compliance Management

Risk Management

Strong working knowledge of the FCA handbook

Attention to detail

Great communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related subject

Tools

Star Compliance

Bridger

Job description

Acadian Asset Management is a global systematic investment manager at the forefront of data-driven investing since 1986. Headquartered in Boston with locations in Singapore London and Sydney we manage over $120 billion on behalf of leading institutions worldwideincluding pension funds endowments foundations and sovereign wealth funds. We harness advanced technology rich datasets and multidisciplinary expertise to help clients navigate complex markets and uncover insights that may be overlooked by traditional approaches.

What sets Acadian apart is our people. We foster a collaborative intellectually curious environment where ideas are tested diverse perspectives are welcomed and innovation thrives. Were united by a shared purpose : delivering effective client outcomes and supporting one another in work thats both challenging and rewarding. We offer a flexible hybrid work environment strong benefits and a casual but focused office cultureall designed to support the meaningful collaborative work that defines Acadian.

Position Overview

The Compliance Officer will be employed with Acadian Asset Management (UK) Limited in London and will be part of Acadians global compliance team. The position will report to Acadian (UK)s Director Legal & Compliance in developing implementing testing and enforcing Acadians Compliance Program. Acadian supports a hybrid work environment; employees are on-site in the London office 3 days a week.

What Youll Do

• Review and approve marketing and advertising materials including but limited to prospect books fact sheets RFPs and due diligence questionnaires to ensure compliance with the requirements of FCA Rules the UCITS directive and other relevant UK and EU regulations.
• Oversee distribution agreements to confirm compliance.
• Review and approve personal trading and other required reporting under the firms Code of Ethics.
• Review clients and prospects for KYC and AML compliance.
• Prepare compliance specific reporting for clients as needed.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of required regulatory reporting.
• Assist with the review of client mandates to ensure compliance with contractual firm and regulatory requirements.
• Other compliance related responsibilities as directed.

Were Looking for Teammates With

• Bachelors degree in Business or other related subject and 3-5 years of relevant compliance experience at an authorized investment manager.
• Strong working knowledge of the FCA handbook.
• Strong Experience with the review and approval of marketing and advertising materials.
• A working knowledge of many of the following is highly desirable : MiFID II AIFMD UCITS SMCR Consumer Duty AML regulations GDPR IFPR and EMIR.
• Experience in the retail / wealth sector is a plus.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail; Proven ability to handle simultaneous multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines with limited oversight and support.
• Team orientation and willingness to engage in tasks of all sizes; Great communication skills
• Experience with the use Star Compliance and Bridger are a plus.

To apply for this position or view Acadians open roles please visit the Careers section of our website at : We will contact only selected candidates. If you are a candidate with a disability or are assisting a candidate with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs please email us at

Acadian Asset Management LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. No employee or applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of gender race creed color sex age national origin marital status pregnancy or parenthood veteran status citizenship status disability gender identity or sexual orientation.

Key Skills

Compliance Management,Risk Management,Financial Services,PCI,Banking,Cost Accounting Standards,Quality Systems,Research Experience,NIST Standards,Securities Law,SOX,ISO 27000

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1