Job Description

We're currently partnering with a leading global alternative investment firm to hire a Compliance Associate. This is a front-office facing advisory role - you’ll work directly with portfolio managers and traders across the firm’s Global business, providing real-time compliance guidance across rates, FX, emerging markets, credit, ABS, commodities and macro derivatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Advising PMs and trading teams on day-to-day compliance matters and embedding practical, real-time controls
Supporting pre- and post-trade monitoring and investigating potential trading, market conduct and policy breaches
Reviewing and approving new products, markets, brokers and counterparties
Leading compliance reviews and investigations, producing clear findings and remediation plans
Supporting regulatory exams and inquiries relating to trading
Tracking global regulatory change and turning it into practical policy updates
Delivering compliance training to investment teams
Chaperoning calls and meetings between investment professionals and third parties
Acting as the go-to compliance expert for both the compliance team and the business

What we’re looking for

JD from an accredited law school and active bar admission
Compliance experience supporting trading businesses at a hedge fund, asset manager or broker-dealer (candidates from law firms or regulators with relevant markets experience will also be considered)
Direct coverage of products such as interest rate swaps, sovereign bonds, FX, credit, ABS, commodities and derivatives
Strong working knowledge of SEC Rule 10b-5, CFTC Rule 180.1 and MNPI analysis
Experience with trade surveillance, pre-trade controls or post-trade investigations
Excellent communicator – confident on the phone with PMs and able to explain complex legal concepts simply
Sound judgement and collaborative approach

For more information simply apply to this advert with your updated CV or message me directly at alex.jenkins@jcwgroup.com

We are committed to equal opportunity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. All applications will be assessed solely on merit, skills and experience.

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