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Chief Compliance Officer

Chief Compliance Officer

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  • Permanent
  • London (Remote)
  • £160,000 - £180,000
  • Flexible Working: Hybrid

MERJE is currently working with a boutique funds specialist in their search for a Chief Compliance Officer in London. This critical hire offers an exciting opportunity to oversee compliance operations in a dynamic and fast paced environment and will play a crucial role in maintaining regulatory standards and fostering a culture of compliance across the business.

Taking on a key leadership role with the firm, you will be responsible for:

  • Providing broad compliance advisory support to the fund managers

  • Maintaining and updating compliance manual and policies and procedures

  • Managing the compliance program on day-to-day basis, covering financial promotions, personal account dealing, updating compliance logs/registers and prepare/submit regulatory filings

  • Proactively review upcoming regulatory changes and assess impact on the firm and its funds

  • Providing ongoing compliance training to firm employees

  • Attend and prepare minutes for all compliance-related committees

  • Managing service providers including outside legal counsel and compliance consultants

  • Day-to-day management of the firm’s compliance related technologies

Experience/Skills/Qualifications:

  • Operated as a Head of Compliance (SM16) in a funds/alternative or private equity environment

  • Thorough knowledge of the FCA’s regulatory rules as they pertain to asset managers

  • Working knowledge of non-U.K. regulatory regimes US/EU etc (preferred)

  • Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage proactively with fund managers and colleagues at all levels

  • Attention to detail and strong analytical skills, capable of logical thinking, using initiative, and systematically resolving problems

  • Proactive, self-supportive, and motivated in fostering a positive compliance culture

  • Excellent report writing and presentation skills

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Applicants must be located and eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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Job Overview
Category
Compliance | Governance
Offered Salary
£160,000 - £180,000
Job Location
London
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant
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