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Investments Manager

Thistle Initiatives

London

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Thistle Initiatives, a leading regulatory consultancy, is seeking a Head of Resourcing in London to lead compliance solutions in financial services. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong client relationship management, regulatory knowledge, and mentoring abilities, within a supportive and dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 - 30 days holiday depending on service

Company pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Dynamic team with social events

Qualifications

Relevant financial services experience essential.
Ability to draft documentation to a high standard.
Understanding of regulations applicable to the financial services sector.

Responsibilities

Deliver financial services solutions to clients and develop client relationships.
Mentor junior team members and manage multiple client projects.
Keep up to date with regulatory requirements and implement changes.

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in relevant field

Certificates in financial investments (CISI IOC)

Diploma in Investment Compliance

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Head of Resourcing at Thistle Initiatives

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.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Consulting

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