EMEA Alternatives Compliance Lead

Pacific Investment Mgt; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PIMCO is seeking a compliance professional to support the Alternatives Compliance team in the EMEA region. The role combines hands-on oversight with advisory support across the investment lifecycle, leveraging technology and AI tools to improve efficiency and governance.

The successful candidate will apply risk-based analyses, collaborate with Legal and other stakeholders, and help ensure compliance with applicable regulations while promoting a high-performance, inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted compliance partner to Alternatives portfolio managers, product strategists, support teams and business leaders, providing practical, commercial and risk-based advice.
• Advise on new strategies, fund formations, co-investments, third-party relationships and conflicts, partnering with Legal and other stakeholders to identify and mitigate regulatory, conduct and reputational risks.
• Provide compliance support throughout the investment lifecycle, including transaction-related due diligence and the assessment of counterparties, ownership and control structures.
• Execute and enhance compliance monitoring and controls relating to allocations, conflicts of interest and inside information and other risk-based compliance risks.
• Assess AML/KYC, sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, fraud, tax evasion, third-party and reputational risks associated with transactions and new business initiatives.
• Conduct and document risk-based reviews in a clear, audit-ready manner, escalating material issues and recommending mitigants.
• Constructively challenge business proposals and identify compliant solutions to complex regulatory and financial crime matters.
• Support the EMEA Control Group in managing information barriers, restricted lists, wall crossings and MNPI assessments.
• Contribute to monitoring and surveillance activities to keep controls effective and well-documented.
• Support the execution of the EMEA Compliance Monitoring Programme and contribute to broader risk-based programmes.
• Identify emerging regulatory risks affecting Alternatives and the wider platform, recommending governance enhancements.
• Produce management information and brief senior leadership on risks, trends and regulatory developments.
• Lead or contribute to local, regional and global projects within the Alternatives Compliance team.
• Leverage technology, data analytics and AI tools to enhance research, due diligence, regulatory analysis, reporting and workflow.

Job description

PIMCO is seeking a compliance professional to support the Alternatives Compliance team in the EMEA region. The role combines hands-on oversight with advisory support across the investment lifecycle, leveraging technology and AI tools to improve efficiency and governance.

The successful candidate will apply risk-based analyses, collaborate with Legal and other stakeholders, and help ensure compliance with applicable regulations while promoting a high-performance, inclusive culture.