Compliance Officer and MLRO

Role Details:

* An exciting opportunity has arisen within the London office of a successful investment management firm with a global presence. This will be a stand alone and broad ranging Compliance Officer and MLRO role.
* The purpose of this role is to oversee and perform the compliance function for the firm's UK operations.
* You will liaise closely with the Legal and Compliance team in the US.
* The day to day role will focus on maintaining the firm's compliance function as well performing a key function with other regulatory projects related to the firm.
* Keeping abreast of regulatory developments and relating these to the business and their potential impact both in the UK and Globally.
* Provision of relevant compliance and regulatory advice and guidance to the business.
* Managing the firm's compliance monitoring program.
* Providing applicable technical advice on FSA rules and conduct of business sourcebooks.
* Testing, maintaining and updating compliance policies and procedures.
* Financial promotions reviews.
* Compliance related training to staff members.
* Handling ad hoc regulatory related projects.

Skill Set Required:

* Strong proven track record of working in relevant compliance roles, ideally gained within a UK investment management firm which is also SEC registered.
* Strong experience handling core compliance matters, dealing with the regulator ideally as well as drafting regulatory updates and policies for an investment management firm.
* Excellent understanding of FSA rules; experience of SEC rules applicable to investment managers is desirable.
* Knowledge of Irish UCITS funds and regulatory compliance for marketing and distribution of products across the EEA and the MiFiD passporting regime will have a definite advantage.
* Must be strong in person, have excellent communication skills and build and maintain strong relationships both internally and externally.
* Strong team player.

October 25, 2012 • Posted in: General

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