THE COMPANY: Our client is a specialist alternative asset manager, looking for an experienced Compliance Analyst to be part of their expanding UK Compliance team. THE RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Undertake testing in line with the Compliance Monitoring Programme, working with the business on issues identified to ensure they are reported, and remediation is completed where needed. Review and develop the program to ensure regulatory risks are captured
* Ensure potential conflicts of interest are reviewed and appropriately escalated and recorded in line with Policies and Procedures
* Assist in the development of policies and the establishment of reviews of procedures and policies where needed
* Develop relationships with all relevant internal and external parties (such as ACD, custodians and various fund boards and committees), to ensure a culture of continuous improvement
* Be responsible for reviewing, recording and approving day-to-day compliance requests such as: PA Dealing, Gifts and Benefits, Outside business interests
* Assist the team by undertaking KYC, identification and sanction screening checks were required
* Assist the business by providing regulatory guidance where required
* Stay informed of regulatory developments and how they would impact on the business
* Carry out other duties and projects as and when required in line with team objectives
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* The job holder will have gained around 2-3 years’ experience within the Compliance function of an AIFM
* Experience of AIFMD regulations
* An understanding of MiFID II and UCITS, SMCR and private equity would be ideal
* Excellent initiative and administration skills: proactively taking ownership of matters
* Strong verbal and written communication skills: externally and internally, including managing expectations proactively
* Excellent analytical and research abilities
* Excellent communication skills - able to communicate effectively and adapt to anyone within the broader team
* High level understanding of Risk in context of asset management
For further information please contact Spencer Evans #J-18808-Ljbffr