Fund & Policy Governance Analyst

St. James's Place; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fund & Governance Policy Analyst to oversee risk and governance for investment funds. This role requires a keen eye for detail and strong compliance knowledge to ensure funds meet regulatory standards. You will collaborate with various teams to manage documentation and reporting while nurturing relationships with key stakeholders. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers competitive benefits, including generous parental leave and a robust bonus scheme. If you are passionate about excellence and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Competitive Annual Leave (28 days plus bank holidays)

Private Medical Insurance

10% Non-Contributory Pension

Online Rewards Platform with Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in asset management focusing on risk, governance, or compliance.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks for investment funds.

Responsibilities

• Manage risk and governance for SJPUTG funds and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Skills

Risk Management

Governance

Compliance

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Relevant Professional Qualification (e.g., CFA, CISI)

Job description

Are you ready to chart your own career path? At SJP we need talented individuals like yourself to support our evolving culture. If you're seeking an employer that is passionate about excellence, innovation and autonomy, SJP could be the place for you.

At a glance:

Location: London - Lombard Street Office

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Employment Type: Permanent

Seniority: Associate

As Fund & Governance Policy Analyst you'll be responsible for managing all risk and governance for SJPUTG funds and compliance with the governance framework. You'll be responsible for ensuring the funds are being managed in line with regulatory requirements and relevant policies with robust documentation and evidencing of standards. The role will work with accountable teams in Investments and across the Group with responsibility for SJPUTG funds and related policies.
What you'll be doing:

• Fund oversight for all regulated funds to ensure adherence with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Review of policy implementation across Investments.
• Breach and incident management, including root cause analysis and working with teams to ensure completion of remediation.
• Preparing management reports and contributing to formal reporting.
• Working with teams across the Group responsible for meeting fund regulatory requirements and policies.
• Building good working relationships with Chief Risk Office and the Trustee.

Who we're looking for:
Essential experience:

• Experience in the asset management industry, with a focus on risk, governance, or compliance.
• Good understanding of the regulatory frameworks for investment funds, including UCITS and NURS, and governance frameworks.
• Strong attention to detail with experience in fund oversight, compliance monitoring, and documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively across Investments and the SJP Group.

Desirable experience:

• Relevant professional qualification or working towards one (e.g., CFA, CISI, or similar).
• Experience in breach and incident management, including root cause analysis and remediation.
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting and policy implementation within asset management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and drive improvements.

What's in it for you?

We reward you for the work you do, whether that's through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with a variety of discounts.
We also have benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:

• Competitive parental leave (28 weeks full pay)
• Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
• 10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)

Reasonable Adjustments:
We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all. If you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at [e-mail].
Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.

What's next?

If you're excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking 'apply' below and our team will be in touch.
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