Risk and Regulatory Manager, Private Markets

KPMG United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in professional services is looking for a Manager to lead risk and regulatory services within the private markets sector. The role involves advising investment managers on regulatory matters, managing client projects, and developing new services. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of UK/EU regulations, excellent communication skills, and experience in the private markets.

Qualifications

• Experience with private markets and alternative investment managers is crucial.
• Strong understanding of UK/EU regulatory environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and influence senior individuals.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on regulatory obligations and market trends.
• Manage and deliver risk and regulatory projects for clients.
• Develop new services and thought leadership in private markets.

Skills

Knowledge of private asset classes

Regulatory knowledge (AIFMD)

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Degree level or equivalent

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Job description

The Role

We are seeking a Manager to support the delivery of our risk and regulatory services to investment managers active in the private markets space, including private equity, real estate, infrastructure and private credit. Responsibilities include:

• Advising private markets clients on their regulatory obligations, the impact of regulatory change and current industry practice.
• Managing and delivering client projects related to risk and regulation for our private markets clients
• Supporting the development of new risk and regulatory services for our private markets clients
• Supporting business development activities in connection with our private markets clients
• Developing thought leadership in connection with private markets, including publications, blog posts and client roundtables and other events
• Keeping abreast of all latest market trends and new regulations that will impact our private markets clients and supporting the development of repeatable consulting propositions connected to these market developments

The Person

The required skills, knowledge and experience include:

• Knowledge and awareness of private asset classes and alternative investment managers
• Knowledge and awareness of the key regulatory regimes applicable to alternative investment managers, including AIFMD
• An awareness of the different types of investment products and services offered by private markets participants
• Understanding of the UK/EU regulatory environment
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• The ability to evaluate technical issues, analyse facts, consult and deliver solutions to clients
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including an ability to communicate well with clients (internal and external) in writing and verbally and an ability to influence and communicate with senior individuals
• Understanding of regulatory developments and key current issues facing clients
• Experience in working with teams and the ability to work independently
• Understanding and awareness of broader wealth and asset management sector is an advantage, including business structures, governance frameworks, and process and control infrastructure