Compliance Officer – Global Hedge Fund – London recruitment

My client is a $12bn Hedge Fund with an impeccable reputation.  They have grown substantially throughout the financial crisis and have benefited substantially from recent client inflows. This is a truly unique opportunity to join a growing fund well positioned to take a leading role in the global industry.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting systematic reviews of all relevant areas of the business to meet regulatory, compliance and business needs.

• Designing and implementing additional reviews and assessments where changes in operating processes or regulatory requirements present new challenges.

• Assisting all staff with relevant compliance issues (e.g. trade allocation, best execution, conflicts of interest management, market abuse/insider trading policies, new markets).

• Remaining abreast of relevant regulatory developments and their implications for the Company.

• Identifying the major sources of compliance and other risk to the Company’s ability to meet its liabilities as they fall due.

Requirements:

• Substantial understanding of all regulatory bodies including the SEC, FSA, CFTC and NFA.

• Proven experience as a business focused compliance professional with excellent experience working at the very highest of levels.

• Applicable regulatory permissions and licences and recognised compliance qualifications.

• Gifted presenter and impeccable communication skills.

• In-depth knowledge of the financial markets.

• Have excellent knowledge of risk and operations within a buy side firm. 

• Currently be responsible for managing a sizable compliance department.