Legal & Compliance Manager

Full Job Description

Coopman Search and Selection are delighted to partner with a growing alternative investment manager with circa £7 billion AUM. This role is a newly created role and will report into the General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer.

In this role you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the compliance programme, as well as supporting on wider legal responsibilities. This person is seen medium-long term to be the Head of Compliance (SMF16/17).

Key Responsibilities:

• Compliance oversight and monitoring activities of the firm
• Provide advice to the business on key FCA regulatory requirements
• Updating and managing the firm’s compliance policies and procedures
• Maintaining employee certifications in accordance with the FCA’s Senior Management Certification Regime
• Supporting on agreements such as third-party marketing agreements, research agreements, IMAs, management company contracts etc.
• Providing compliance input on a range of projects
• Building strong compliance relationships with the business

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 2 years of compliance & legal experience within an asset management
• Legal qualifications are desirable although not essential.
• Experience with AIFMD regulations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills

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