Senior Compliance Associate - Private Equity

MERJE; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MERJE is seeking a Senior Compliance Associate to join a leading boutique Private Equity firm in London. This key position offers the chance to oversee compliance activities and foster a culture of regulatory adherence within a dynamic setting. The role will require close collaboration with senior management, providing timely compliance guidance and keeping abreast of industry regulations. Ideal candidates will have a background in compliance with a strong knowledge of FCA regulations and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of compliance experience, preferably in Private Equity.
• Practical knowledge of FCA Handbook (COBS, SYSC, MAR, FUND, SM&CR).
• Strong relationship-building skills and excellent reporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance in a fast-paced Private Equity environment.
• Maintain understanding of laws and provide compliance advice.
• Monitor regulatory developments and update compliance policies.

Skills

Relationship-building

Report writing

Presentation skills

Job description

Senior Compliance Associate - Private Equity

Senior Compliance Associate - Private Equity

This range is provided by MERJE. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

MERJE are delighted to be exclusively partnering with this boutique Private Equity firm in their search for a Senior Compliance Associate in London.

This critical hire offers an exciting opportunity to oversee compliance in a dynamic and fast paced environment and will play a crucial role in maintaining regulatory standards and fostering a culture of compliance across the business.

Working closely with the GC/Head of Compliance, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of applicable laws, regulations, and industry guidance
• Providing timely and practical compliance advice to investment teams, client services, operations, and senior management.
• Monitoring regulatory developments, assess the impact on the firm’s business, and propose updates to policies, procedures, and processes.
• Maintaining and update the firm’s Compliance Monitoring Programme
• Oversee regulatory reporting obligations (including FCA RegData returns, transaction reporting, suspicious transaction reporting, and breach notifications).
• Maintain the firm’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), and sanctions compliance frameworks.
• Support the General Counsel in maintaining regulatory records, compliance registers (breaches, conflicts of interest, gifts & entertainment, personal account dealing, etc.).
• Investigate regulatory breaches and compliance incidents, ensuring appropriate escalation, documentation, and remedial action.

Experience/Skills/Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of broad based Compliance experience ideally gained in a Private Equity / Private Markets environment
• Practival knowledge of the FCA Handbook (particularly COBS, SYSC, MAR, FUND, and SM&CR).
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage proactively with colleagues at all levels
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Financial Services, Investment Management, and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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