About the Role
The Compliance Associate role is key to supporting internal and external compliance requirements for authorised firms and investors. This role assists the Compliance Officer and MLRO in ensuring the Firm and its Appointed Representatives (ARs) maintain robust compliance with FCA rules. The role holder will develop their regulatory compliance knowledge and professional competence within the UK's regulatory framework, particularly in the investment and venture capital sectors.
Responsibilities
- Organization, development, and delivery of compliance training
- Periodic reviews of internal policies and procedures, suggesting updates and improvements
- Assisting the Compliance Manager with onboarding and monitoring of the Firm’s Appointed Representatives
- Initial review and commentary on draft Financial Promotions
- Assisting with the preparation of regulatory filings
- Maintaining compliance systems and related data
- Processing Subject Access Requests
- Compiling internal data and providing periodic reports for management information and regulatory requests
- Ensuring the Firm’s Business Continuity Plan is regularly reviewed and tested
- Carrying out aspects of the Firm’s Compliance Monitoring Program and reporting thematic issues
- Liaising with clients or third parties for due diligence information and compliance queries
- Regulatory change monitoring, assessment, and implementation
- Regularly reviewing and contributing to Risk Management processes
- Cultivating and maintaining a strong compliance culture
- Embracing change and continuously improving work processes
- Working closely with and supporting colleagues
- Motivating self and others
Requirements
- Good general knowledge of UK investment products, preferably venture capital (specifically AIFMD and MiFID regulations)
- Knowledge of SDR would be advantageous but not essential
- Strong working knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Demonstrable initiative
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Independent work
- Teamwork
- Initiative
Education Level
- Undergraduate degree preferable but not essential
- Relevant compliance qualifications preferred but not essential (Level 3/4 CISI or equivalent)
