You will be responsible for performing core compliance and non financial risk management functions, including :
AML and KYC due diligence, regulatory reporting, reputation risk assessments, training, and internal policy reviews
The ideal candidate would have a background in client onboarding and lifecycle management for a financial services institution, and a working knowledge of the expectations for a licensed FCA investment firm. Experience with equity and equity-linked products and familiarity with industry standard terminology is a plus
Responsibilities
- Oversee and support UK regulatory compliance program:
- Assist in collecting initial and ongoing customer due diligence inputs
- Ensure adherence to firm policies and procedures, including proper document retention
- Support FCA registration initiative, including working with external counsel to source requisite information across various platforms
- Provide input into our firm policy framework, and work with stakeholders to
- identify gaps in existing policies and procedures
- Help ensure that identified risks are escalated to the appropriate personnel
- Provide support for Global compliance and regulatory risk mitigation initiatives
- Partner with Product teams to update compliance procedures when necessary
- Collaborate with Sales and offer subject matter expertise to enhance the client experience
Requirements
- In depth knowledge of regulatory requirements for trading venues
- Background and experience in AML and financial crime compliance
- Willingness to serve in an FCA controlled function capacity
- Background in core compliance functions / corporate governance / regulatory risk issues
- Positive attitude and willingness to wear lots of hats
- Ability to multitask and prioritize high volumes of tasks with urgency
- Display goal orientation while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and
- attention to detail
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to serve as a professional liaison with local regulatory authorities
- Desire to work in a collaborative team environment
- Strong sense of independence and integrity