EMEA Compliance AVP: Regulatory Strategy & Oversight

The Blackstone Group L.P.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackstone seeks a senior regulatory compliance professional to oversee EMEA regulatory projects, policies, and monitoring frameworks across the UK and international offices. You will support regulatory submissions and guidance for MAR and FCA interactions.

Collaborating with senior management, you will drive governance improvements, maintain compliance logs, and lead training programmes to ensure regulatory readiness in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Qualifications

• University degree in Law or Financial Regulation
• 6+ years post-qualification experience in compliance within financial services
• Experience in international asset management is preferred
• Ability to influence senior management and drive regulatory initiatives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Drive EMEA regulatory projects supporting new business initiatives and regulatory change.
• Lead drafting, implementation, and enhancement of policies, procedures, and monitoring frameworks in response to regulatory developments.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for business lines on routine regulatory matters, including queries under the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR).
• Provide regulatory advice and guidance to business lines operating in the UK and across other EMEA offices, escalating matters to senior Compliance leadership as appropriate.
• Lead the collation, analysis, and presentation of management information and materials for regulatory submissions and regulatory interactions.
• Oversee the preparation, coordination, and filing of submissions to the FCA and other regulators, including required public disclosures.
• Own the maintenance and periodic review of EMEA compliance manuals, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and internal standards.
• Lead and support the execution and ongoing enhancement of the firm’s UK compliance monitoring programme.
• Own and maintain EMEA Compliance logs, including breach registers, litigation trackers, and regulatory matter indices.
• Coordinate and oversee the preparation and submission of documentation for internal and external audit requirements.
• Lead and deliver compliance training programmes for the business on key regulatory topics.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

MAR knowledge

Regulatory reporting

Education

University degree in Law or Financial Regulation

Job description

Blackstone seeks a senior regulatory compliance professional to oversee EMEA regulatory projects, policies, and monitoring frameworks across the UK and international offices. You will support regulatory submissions and guidance for MAR and FCA interactions.

Collaborating with senior management, you will drive governance improvements, maintain compliance logs, and lead training programmes to ensure regulatory readiness in a fast-paced financial services environment.