Compliance Director - Private Alternatives EXCLUSIVE

THE COMPANY: Our client is a global investment management business with offices based in the West End. We have been exclusively instructed to assist with their hire of a Compliance Director on a 13-month FTC.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work within the region to expand and develop the firm's financial crime programme.
2. Conduct due diligence of clients, counterparties, potential joint venture partners and other relevant constituents for purposes of general know-your-client, anti-money-laundering and anti-corruption requirements.
3. Provide support and advice to the business and to compliance colleagues on all regulatory matters. Incorporate regulatory or corporate changes into guidance for the business and support the enforcement of all policies applicable to the business.
4. Collect and collate information required for senior management reporting.
5. Protect the integrity and reputation of the Company and develop a positive compliance culture.
6. You will report into the European Head of Compliance, Private Alternatives and will form part of a wider team that covers the region, working closely with colleagues in other global locations.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

1. Minimum of 7 years' experience of working in a related capacity for a financial services company, preferably in compliance, law, risk, audit, or a similar control function and preferably with real estate or other comparable private equity fund exposure.
2. Experience of European financial regulation and markets and a genuine interest in global compliance concerns.
3. Proven ability to work effectively and commercially with business stakeholders whilst ensuring an effective compliance culture.
4. Experience in, and a good understanding of, real estate/alternative asset classes and/or private fund structures.
5. Good knowledge of relevant UK and European laws, familiarity with SEC requirements is advantageous.

For further information, please contact Duncan Jeffery.