Senior Compliance Manager (hedge fund)

Avenell Search Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Greater London seeks a Senior Compliance Manager specializing in Anti-Corruption within financial transactions. This role involves advising front office teams, reviewing trading activities, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a compliance advisory position within investment management and a deep understanding of UK regulatory frameworks. This position is full-time at the mid-senior level, offering a dynamic environment for a compliance professional.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Compliance Advisory role within asset management.
• Strong working knowledge of UK regulatory requirements and FCA expectations.
• Ability to effectively communicate and challenge stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted compliance adviser to the front office.
• Review trading activity and advise on regulatory matters.
• Support implementation of new regulations.
• Enhance compliance policies and procedures.
• Collaborate on cross-functional matters.
• Assist with regulatory interactions and filings.
• Provide compliance input into projects and strategic developments.
• Deliver training to promote a strong compliance culture.

Skills

Compliance Advisory experience

Knowledge of AIFMD and MiFID II

UK regulatory framework expertise

Solutions-focused advisory

Regulatory rigour with commercial awareness

Strong communication skills

Communication

Job description

Senior Compliance Manager - Anti-Corruption (Financial Transactions)

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

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a top‑tier buy side firm in an integral role within the Compliance team in London. The firm has a global reach and is experiencing continued success and growth.

The successful candidate will support the Chief Compliance Officer, assisting them and the growing business with all aspects of the compliance function, including:

• Act as a trusted compliance adviser to the front office, providing practical, commercial guidance on day‑to‑day regulatory and conduct matters
• Review and advise on trading activity, conflicts of interest, personal account dealing, gifts & hospitality, and information barriers
• Support the interpretation and implementation of new and evolving regulations, assessing impact and advising the business accordingly
• Assist with the development, maintenance and enhancement of compliance policies and procedures
• Partner with Legal, Risk and Operations on cross‑functional matters, including new products, strategies, counterparties and structures
• Support regulatory interactions, including responding to FCA enquiries and assisting with regulatory filings where required
• Provide compliance input into projects, change initiatives and strategic developments
• Deliver targeted training and guidance to the business to promote a strong compliance culture

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in a Compliance Advisory role within an asset manager, hedge fund or investment bank with knowledge of relevant regulations (AIFMD and MiFID II)
• Strong working knowledge of UK regulatory framework and FCA expectations
• Experience advising front office stakeholders in a practical, solutions‑focused manner
• Ability to balance regulatory rigour with commercial awareness
• Comfortable operating in a lean, hands‑on environment
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to challenge appropriately

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Investment Management, Investment Banking, Banking

Location

London, England, United Kingdom