Associate Director - Central Compliance (Funds)

Carne Distributor Due Diligence; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Carne Group in Dublin seeks an Associate Director - Central Compliance (Funds) to lead and grow a dedicated compliance team within a fast-growing funds business. You will guide regulatory strategy and oversee global reporting.

You will work closely with senior management and cross-location teams, delivering robust monitoring programs, regulatory change management, and effective advice to the business to maintain high standards of compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• University degree (or equivalent), ideally with the relevant Compliance or legal qualification.
• Sound grasp of local legal and regulatory framework.
• Experience of AIF, UCITS and other fund products.
• Minimum of 8 years’ compliance experience in the funds industry.
• Ideally Management Company/AIFM and/or MiFID experience.
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to analyse complex issues.
• Strong ability to evaluate regulations and translate the operational impact.
• Experience in developing and carrying out a Compliance Monitoring Programme; and
• Team player and team manager with a proactive attitude towards anticipating emerging risks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the team meets its operational, strategic, and regulatory targets within agreed timelines.
• Coach and support professional development of team members, monitor individual and team performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Actively participate in designing and executing Carne’s Compliance Monitoring Plan (CMP).
• Analyse regulatory matters impacting Carne entities globally, drawing on your understanding of our business and regulatory landscape.
• Lead the regulatory change process, identifying new regulations, reporting to stakeholders, and overseeing implementation within the firm.
• Support local compliance teams with regulatory interactions, using your established relationships and knowledge of internal processes.
• Oversee the effectiveness of the systems and controls, policies and procedures in the first line, and make recommendations on future developments.
• Maintain compliance logs and registers, and ensure the annual staff training program is delivered effectively.
• Prepare periodic reports to local compliance teams, Boards and committees, as appropriate, on compliance issues.
• Provide advice and assistance to the business with regulatory matters and in meeting regulatory standards and expectations.
• Prepare relevant management information for presentation to the stakeholders and upon request to clients.
• Oversee Carne’s regulatory reporting requirements in multiple global jurisdictions.
• Represent the Compliance function in local or group wide working groups and project teams.
• Maintain Compliance Policies across the Carne Group in partnership with local compliance teams.
• Continue to foster a strong compliance culture within Carne.

Skills

Team management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Regulatory reporting

Education

University degree

Compliance or legal qualification

Job description

Vacancy NameAssociate Director - Central Compliance (Funds) Location(s)Dublin Employment TypePermanent DepartmentCompliance Description

Who are we looking for?

We are currently recruiting for a Central Compliance Associate Director to join our dynamic workplace here at Carne Group, based out of our Dublin Office. The ideal candidate will be an ambitious, experienced, driven compliance professional who is looking to manage, grow and develop a compliance team in a fast-growing financial services firm.

Furthermore, several years of experience in team management—along with excellent communication skills that enable the candidate to communicate effectively across all hierarchical levels and to enforce compliance-related objectives and aspects—are indispensable.

You will work closely with members of the senior management teams and other compliance teams across Carne’s global locations.

What are the minimum requirements you need for the role?

• University degree (or equivalent qualification) and ideally with the relevant Compliance or legal qualification;
• Sound grasp of local legal and regulatory framework;
• Experience of AIF, UCITS and other fund products;
• Minimum of 8 years’ compliance experience in the funds industry;
• Ideally Management Company/AIFM and/or MiFID experience;
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to analyse complex issues;
• Strong ability to evaluate regulations and translate the operational impact;
• Experience in developing and carrying out a Compliance Monitoring Programme; and
• Team player and team manager with a proactive attitude towards anticipating emerging risks.

What is your role and your responsibilities?

• Ensure the team meets its operational, strategic, and regulatory targets within agreed timelines.
• Coach and support professional development of team members, monitor individual and team performance and provide constructive feedback;
• Actively participate in designing and executing Carne’s Compliance Monitoring Plan (CMP), ensuring our standards remain robust and effective;
• Analyse regulatory matters impacting Carne entities globally, drawing on your understanding of our business and regulatory landscape;
• Lead the regulatory change process, identifying new regulations, reporting to stakeholders, and overseeing implementation within the firm;
• Support local compliance teams with regulatory interactions, using your established relationships and knowledge of internal processes;
• Oversee the effectiveness of the systems and controls, policies and procedures in place within the first line (the “business”) and make recommendations on future developments;
• Maintain compliance logs and registers, and ensure the annual staff training program is delivered effectively;
• Prepare periodic reports to local compliance teams, Boards and committees, as appropriate, on compliance issues (CMP, regulatory changes, training, policies);
• Providing advice and assistance to the business with regulatory matters and in meeting regulatory standards and expectations;
• Prepare relevant management information for presentation to the stakeholders and upon request to clients;
• Oversee Carne’s regulatory reporting requirements in multiple global jurisdictions;
• Represent the Compliance function in local or group wide working groups and project teams;
• Maintain Compliance Policies across the Carne Group in partnership with local compliance teams; and
• Continue to foster a strong compliance culture within Carne.

What Competencies do you require?

Teamwork (Team player) Develops relationships within and across teams, working collaboratively to resolve potential challenges quickly.

Effective Communication Communicates effectively, both in an advisory capacity and providing challenge where required

Leading & Influencing Motivate and support others to deliver results, coaching them to optimise performance.

Planning and Organising Organises and plans work effectively, ensuring delivery to quality and timescales in the short and longer-term

Analytical (Attention to detail) Analyses and understands relevant and complex information and data to draw appropriate insights.

Strategic Focus (Problem-Solving) Thinks strategically, thrives on innovation, considers the wider picture to identify new approaches to enhance business impact

Adaptability Adapts approach and responds effectively to different situations, people and new opportunities

Resilience Work well under pressure, bounce back quickly from setbacks in a positive and constructive manner

Drive and Motivation Highly motivated and driven, able to focus on what needs to be achieved and enthuses others to do this.

Client-centric focus Motivated by customer-facing environments, understanding their needs, and providing a good service.$

Who is Carne Group?

Carne Group has established itself in the funds industry with $2tn in AUM supported by 600+ staff and four regulated management companies. Together with a large team of industry specialists, Carne serves more than 650+ traditional and alternative asset management clients from key fund jurisdictions and financial hubs including Ireland, Luxembourg, Zurich, Lisbon, London, New York, Cayman and Channel Islands.

Excellence and innovation are central to Carne’s work and we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent to deliver an unrivalled service to our clients. Whilst working with Carne, you will be provided with opportunities to develop your skills and experience by working in a dynamic, innovative, and multicultural environment where exciting careers are built.