Overview
A global hedge fund is seeking a Compliance Officer to join its Legal & Compliance team in London to help ensure that the firm’s business activities in the U.K. and Europe are conducted in strict accordance with regulatory requirements. This position offers exposure to a wide range of the firm’s trading strategies, and an opportunity to make key contributions to the design and implementation of the firm’s UK regulatory compliance program in an inclusive and rigorous working environment. You’ll join a highly skilled team that values thoughtfulness and collaboration, and report directly to the London CCO.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll be immersed in the full range of regulatory and compliance issues that affect an investment firm regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Responsibilities will include developing, implementing, and maintaining compliance policies and procedures, advising the firm’s investment professionals on regulatory requirements, and collaborating with legal and compliance staff, including in the firm’s offices in the United States and India, to support trading and investment activities conducted from London. You’ll also work on long-term projects to enhance the firm’s compliance infrastructure and maintain the firm’s high standards of compliance with new and existing regulations. Management responsibilities are expected to be part of the role in the future.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Candidates should be highly adaptable with at least a bachelor’s degree, an impressive record of academic and professional achievement, and five to ten years of experience in a regulatory compliance role, preferably including experience working at an alternative investment manager.
- Familiarity with financial markets and financial services regulations, particularly those applicable to FCA-regulated MiFID investment firms, is required.
- Excellent analytical, numeracy, interpersonal, and project management skills are essential, as are exceptional attention to detail and the ability to effectively communicate new or complex concepts or regulatory requirements to a variety of stakeholders.
- Candidates should be highly motivated, have a consistent record of taking initiative, and have an ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Well-developed problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically and creatively are also essential.
