Chief Compliance Officer (SMF16/17), Alternatives/Private Markets, London
Our client, a boutique investment management business specialising in hedge fund and private markets products, is looking for a Chief Compliance Officer to lead their compliance function in London. The successful candidate will serve on the Executive Committee in this SMF16 and SMF17 FCA-regulated position.
Responsibilities:
* Direct all compliance activities as a key member of the executive leadership team
* Assume regulatory accountability under FCA Senior Management Functions (SMF16 and SMF17)
* Build and sustain relationships with UK (FCA), Luxembourg (CSSF), and international regulators
* Create and execute comprehensive compliance monitoring plans and supervise compliance documentation and procedures
* Lead on distribution compliance across various markets and ensure regulatory adherence for product development and management
* Work collaboratively with business teams to achieve commercial goals while maintaining regulatory standards
Requirements:
* Substantial compliance background in investment management, specifically with alternative investments, liquid alternatives, hedge fund products, and private markets products
* Comprehensive knowledge of UK regulatory environment (FCA) and Luxembourg regulatory requirements (CSSF), including UCITS and AIF regulations
* Prior experience in similar regulatory positions (SMF16 and SMF17)
* Strong relationship management capabilities and ability to influence senior stakeholders internally and externally
* Both strategic vision and practical implementation skills to align commercial objectives with day-to-day compliance needs
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