We are looking for a full-time Legal & Compliance Analyst with experience in the financial services industry to help build and support the Legal & Compliance function at Validus. This position is a great opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to join a growing business and to develop their career within a dynamic team spanning finance and technology.
Requirements
* Support the embedding of awareness across the Company of its regulatory compliance requirements and responsibilities including ensuring all staff members have read, understood, and signed all Compliance documents including policies and procedures.
* Assist in monitoring the Company’s compliance with regulations in each of the countries in which the Company operates and implementing the Compliance Framework and Compliance Monitoring Plan.
* Assist with the preparation and filing of submissions to the FCA, NFA, CFTC, OSC and other regulators, including relevant public disclosures.
* Work closely with the client onboarding team to ensure KYC checks are completed.
* Liaise with external advisors on legal, regulatory and compliance topics and projects.
* Conduct investigations in respect of any operational errors.
* Assist on the completion of all legal related tasks including supplier due diligence and contractual documentation, IP arrangements, terms and conditions, advisory on ISDA documentation and delegated reporting.
* Assist on data protection matters.
* Assist with building strong corporate governance including company secretarial and risk control matters.
* Strong educational background with a university degree.
* Highly organised, reliable, able to meet deadlines, self-motivated with the capacity to work autonomously, as part of a team and across teams.
* Able to work off own initiative and feel comfortable putting together board and senior management level presentations. • Strong analytical skills.
* Strong communication and inter-personal skills with commercial awareness. • Strong report writing skills and attention to detail.
* Strong time management and organisational skills, and ability to prioritise and multi-task and work within tight deadlines.
* High standard of written and spoken English required to communicate effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
* At least 1 year experience in financial services environment, preferably in legal, compliance or risk assurance.
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits:
* Eligible for company bonus scheme
* Enhanced Health Insurance with Dental, Optical and Mental health benefits
* Financial support towards qualifications
* Pension
About the Company:
Validus Risk Management is an independent technology-enabled advisory firm specialising in the management of FX, interest rate and other market risks. We work with institutional investors, fund managers, and portfolio companies to design and implement strategies to measure, manage and monitor financial market risk, using a market-tested combination of specialist consulting services, trade execution and innovative risk technology.
Working at Validus can offer an exciting opportunity for both personal development and professional growth. Share in our mission to become the largest and most respected specialist provider of financial market risk services in the world. Notable benefits include a competitive remuneration package (salary + bonus), health care, retirement plans, and financial support towards professional qualifications.
Our core company values are;
* Accountability – Getting it done and owning the result.
* Teamwork – We succeed by helping others succeed.
* Integrity – We serve our clients; the responsibility is sacrosanct.
* Diversity – Diversity boosts creativity – creativity is our edge.
* Kaizen – Strive to do things better. Innovation kills complacency.
Validus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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