Regulatory Consultant (Associate) - Funds

MERJE Ltd ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

MERJE are engaged with a with a leading regulatory consultancy who are looking to bring in a Regulatory Advisor at Associate level specialising in the Funds, Asset, Private Equity and Corporate Finance space. Working in a well-established team, you will be mainly responsible for supporting clients on a wide range of regulatory and compliance matters which will include: Drafting and maintaining policies, procedures and compliance monitoring programmes Compliance advice around topics including; suitability, product governance, regulatory change, financial promotions Developing training materials and assisting in delivering training sessions Assisting with regulatory matters including authorisation applications and variations of permission Carrying out compliance health checks and periodic monitoring Responding to ad-hoc and routine regulatory queries Arrange and help prepare for client meetings Manage the client files in relation to document and data tracking Actively seek to increase the firm's client base by performing market research and identifying new prospect clients to target Attend relevant industry events to build your network and promote the brand Assist the team with marketing and business development activities Requirements Educated to degree level Minimum 2 years relevant compliance-related experience gained at a financial institution, legal practice, consultancy and/or the regulator Must have strong technical Regulatory knowledge of the Funds, Asset Management, Private Equity or Corporate Finance sectors Experience translating regulatory rules and guidance into meaningful, fit-for-purpose and pragmatic solutions and advice You will need to be flexible, hands-on and willing to tackle a broad range of matters, which may be outside your main areas of expertise Excellent oral and written skills Entrepreneurial mind set and 'can do’ attitude