Senior Compliance Analyst

Aspect Capital Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspect Capital Limited, based in London, is hiring a Senior Compliance Associate to provide broad, mid-to-senior level support across the Compliance function. You will work with senior managers and the Board to navigate regulatory changes and meet operational demands.

The role covers UK/EU/US regulatory matters, compliance of marketing materials, AML/KYC onboarding, and mentoring junior staff. A 2:1 degree and 5+ years in high-quality asset management are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' compliance experience in asset management, hedge funds, banks, regulators or professional services.
• Experience preparing regulatory returns and filings to FCA, SEC, CFTC and NFA.
• Experience drafting and updating policies, procedures and internal communications.
• Knowledge of UK, EU and US regulatory landscapes and requirements.
• Experience managing or mentoring others; familiarity with managed futures or systematic strategies a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop Aspect's Compliance Monitoring Programme and contribute to the Firm's Compliance Risk Assessment.
• Prepare, coordinate and submit regulatory returns and filings to FCA, SEC, CFTC and NFA.
• Interpret and implement new or amended regulatory requirements; draft/update policies, procedures, and internal communications.
• Review and approve marketing materials and financial promotions for regulatory compliance.
• Advise on selling/marketing restrictions across jurisdictions and maintain up-to-date guidance.
• Support onboarding of new clients and relationships, including AML and KYC checks.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

FCA/SEC reporting

Leadership / mentoring

Policy drafting

Education

2:1 degree or above

Job description

Aspect Capital is an award-winning systematic hedge fund based in London. We manage over $9 billion of client assets.

The Role:

We have an exciting new opportunity for a highly capable Senior Compliance Associate. The purpose of this role is to provide broad, mid-to-senior level support across the Compliance function, helping us navigate an evolving regulatory landscape and meet the operational demands of the business.

You will play a key role in the Compliance team, working closely with other departments, including senior managers and the Board of Directors and adding value to the broader business. With offices in London and the US and clients around the world, you will work on a wide range of regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions and fund structures.

Your responsibilities:

You will have exposure across a wide range of work and projects, including:

• Delivering and developing Aspect's Compliance Monitoring Programme and contributing to the Firm's Compliance Risk Assessment.
• Preparing, coordinating and submitting regulatory returns and filings to the FCA, SEC, CFTC and NFA, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Interpreting and implementing new or amended regulatory requirements, including drafting and updating policies, procedures and internal communications.
• Reviewing and approving marketing materials and financial promotions, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Advising on selling and marketing restrictions across relevant jurisdictions and maintaining up-to-date “rules of the road” guidance.
• Supporting compliance onboarding of new clients and relationships, including AML and KYC checks.
• Excellent academic record, with a 2:1 degree or above from a leading university.
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant compliance experience gained at a high-quality asset manager, hedge fund, bank, regulator or professional services firm.
• Previous management or mentoring experience.
• An understanding of or experience in managed futures or systematic investment strategies.
• Strong knowledge of the UK, EU and US regulatory landscape and requirements.
• An ability to strike the right balance between commercial and regulatory issues.