Investments Compliance Manager

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Edinburgh is seeking an Investments Compliance Manager to deliver financial compliance solutions across various sectors. The role offers responsibilities ranging from client relationship management to regulatory compliance oversight. Ideal candidates will have a robust background in financial services and relevant qualifications. This position provides opportunities for career growth and competitive benefits.

Benefits

25 - 30 days holiday entitlement

Company pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services is essential.
• Relevant certifications and diplomas beneficial.
• Degree level education useful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial services solutions to clients.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory policies.
• Manage multiple client projects while ensuring quality.

Skills

Problem Solving

Client Relationship Management

Attention to Detail

Education

CISI IOC or equivalent qualification

CISI IAD, PCIAM or equivalent or working towards qualification

Diploma in Investment Compliance or equivalent

Job description

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Client:

Thistle Initiatives

Location:

edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Thistle Initiatives is a multi-award-winning regulatory consultancy, providing expert compliance advice and support across the financial services sector. Our clients range from niche start-ups to long-established market leaders covering the following verticals: Financial Crime, Investments, Payment Services and Credit & Insurance.

We have a fantastic opportunity for the right individual to take advantage of developing a unique career with Thistle Initiatives. Currently experiencing rapid growth, Thistle are looking for an experienced individual to join the Investments Team, to be responsible for delivering a range of financial services solutions to its clients. The individual will need to demonstrate independence of thought, a willingness to challenge where appropriate, be able to work within the Investments team, be pro-active and establish effective client relationships.

The individual will also need to be able to promote and sell the services of Thistle Initiatives to both new and existing clients, as well as attend and participate at conferences, webinars and other marketing functions.

Key responsibilities

Responsibilities are wide-ranging and varied, given the exciting projects we work on. We are keen to speak to people with a passion for problem solving, building products, mentoring and growing success teams, and delivering high quality outputs.

• Keeping up to date with regulatory requirements applicable to the Thistle Initiatives client base and ensure timely implementation of changes including updates to policies and procedures
• Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of regulatory policies, including, Financial Crime Prevention, Market Abuse, Conflicts of Interest, Personal Account Dealing, Inducements, Financial Promotions and Training and Competence and the other areas applicable to AIFMD and MiFID firms
• Self-starter attitude to completing client work and delivering high-quality client service levels, as well as mentoring junior team members to do the same.
• Supporting the Partner in the delivery of client projects, including oversight, task delegation and quality assurance.
• Responsible for the oversight of the team and for the smooth running of client projects in the absence of the Partner.
• Undertaking client audits, including reporting and making recommendations relating to address any areas of concern.
• Support the Partner to build, manage and motivate a team of highly skilled compliance professionals to ensure delivery of compliance solutions to the Group’s clients
• Multitasking and managing multiple client projects at any given time.
• Ability to work under pressure, with tight turn arounds and with consideration for regulatory or client deadlines.
• Understanding the principles of utilisation, working on client projects as efficiently as possible within the scope provided. Being accountable for own time management and that of the junior staff on a project.
• Strong client relationship and key account management, becoming their trusted advisor.
• Excellent communication skills to communicate openly and effectively, both internally and externally, to deliver the requirements of our client firms, with the ability to adapt to different audiences.
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Commercial awareness to be mindful of the commercial objectives of the firm when delivering compliance assistance.
• Commitment and enthusiasm with the desire to see the firm succeed.
• Ability to embrace change and be adaptable to the changing requirements of the regulations and be keen to develop new skills accordingly.
• Personal credibility with ability to establish and maintain trusting relationships with others.
• Team working skills that foster effective and productive working relationships to be considerate to the needs and opinions of others.
• Proactive attitude to actively seek new tasks and have a growth mindset.
• Self-driven with the ability to act as a team player.
• Determined attitude with the resilience and tenacity to manage projects from start to finish.
• Must be able to work autonomously and take initiative, identifying when referral needs to be made.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to draft written communications and documentation in an articulate way and to a high standard.
• Must have a detailed understanding of the financial services wholesale sector, ideally including but not limited to the Hedge Fund and Private Equity sector and be able to apply knowledge of applicable regulation to the business requirements of our clients.
• A working knowledge of; MiFID II, AIFMD, fund administration, short selling, SM&CR, Market Abuse, MLR’s, SFTR, EMIR, and on/off shore fund establishment.

Experience/Qualifications

• Relevant Financial services background and experience essential
• Certificate/s in financial investments such as the CISI IOC or equivalent qualification beneficial
• Diploma/s in financial investments such as the CISI IAD, PCIAM or equivalent or working towards qualification beneficial
• Diploma in Investment Compliance, equivalent or working towards qualification
• Educational attainment at degree level useful but not essential

We offer

• Competitive salary and the ability to grow your career within Thistle Initiatives
• 25 - 30 days holiday entitlement depending on length of service
• Company pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Fantastic City of London location and working environment
• Working with dynamic teams with regular social events

If you are looking to springboard your career to the next level and would like to be part of a supportive and dynamic culture, then please apply.