Manager Private Equity Compliance and Regulatory Management Belfast or Derry Londonderry

EY Studio+ Nederland; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational professional services firm in Belfast seeks a Private Equity Compliance & Regulatory Management Manager. This role involves overseeing compliance processes, engaging with global stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to SEC Independence restrictions. Candidates should be qualified accountants or auditors, with strong regulatory knowledge and excellent English communication skills. The position offers a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Flexible working support

Comprehensive Total Rewards

Continuous learning opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of compliance and independence principles.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of EYs GIS updates and maintenance.
• Initial review of Quarterly Independence Summary Memo.
• Monitor press and industry announcements for focus accounts.

Skills

Compliance knowledge

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified Accountant or Auditor

Job description

Private Equity Compliance & Regulatory Management Manager

Market Operations – UKI

Opportunity

EY works with the world’s largest Private Equity funds supporting them to acquire, transform, and sell assets. A number of our largest UK & EMEIA headquartered funds are required to adhere to SEC Independence restrictions. This in turn requires EY to proactively monitor and manage all work that we engage on with those funds (including at the asset level) to ensure that we comply with all SEC EU PIE & UK PIE / OEPI and EY independence requirements.

This position has significant scope to improve and optimize processes.

Your key responsibilities

• Oversight of requested EYs GIS updates and maintenance answering questions from Global Delivery Services (India-based shared service centre) / account teams / independence leaders and ensuring requests get processed in a timely manner
• Initial review of Quarterly Independence Summary Memo (ISM) and backing docs. Working with Independence Senior Associate and GDS to ensure all engagement partners globally respond to quarterly request for independence confirmations in a timely manner / act as point of escalation
• PACE support – Supporting engagement teams with PACE questionnaire responses
• Monitor press and industry announcements for acquisitions and disposals across focus accounts
• Ensure setup of an appropriate structure for each account to support meeting regulatory requirements
• Maintain documentation and promote independence procedures applied to Private equity
• Liaise with PE Independence & Compliance Senior Manager on complex regulatory matters and co‑ordinate a resolution
• Ensure that adequate indicators are placed for any investee with US‑listed instruments and that appropriate channels are reflected
• Work closely with US counterparts to share best practice and develop process efficiencies
• Sense checks e.g. revenues (PEAR) vs SOWs / PACEs GFIS checks testing ELs to ensure SEC compliant
• Follow up on controlled entities with overseas EY member firms – ensuring they are fully aware of requirements and equipped to identify potential issues

Skills and attributes for success

Desired

• Qualified Accountants or Auditors with a strong working knowledge of the concept of Independence
• Individuals with private equity or investment banking risk management / compliance experience (but not essential)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently
• Ability to work with and influence stakeholders at all levels

To qualify for the role you must have

• Demonstrated understanding and application of the principles and practices of compliance and independence
• Excellent English language skills – written and verbal communication

Ideally you’ll also have

• Ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently
• Ability to work with and influence stakeholders at all levels

What we look for

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development and, with MyReward you can select benefits that suit your needs covering holidays, health and well‑being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus we offer:

• Continuous learning – you’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you – we will provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way.
• Transformative leadership – we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture – you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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