Associate - Regulatory Compliance

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New opportunity to join our growing, dynamic Compliance team within the Carne Group - the premier provider of Fund Management and Financial Service solutions to asset managers and related entities across the world.

Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will be an ambitious, driven compliance professional who is looking to be part of growing and developing a compliance team in a fast-growing financial services firm. You will work closely with other members of the Senior Management team and compliance teams across Carne's global locations, as well as with our clients and their organisations.

What are the minimum requirements for the role?

• University degree (or equivalent qualification).
• Compliance or legal qualification.
• Sound grasp of European legal and regulatory framework.
• Experience of AIF and UCITS products.
• Minimum of 1-3 years' funds industry experience.
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to analyse complex issues.
• Strong ability to evaluate regulations and translate the operational impact.

What are your responsibilities – Carne Manco

• Active participation in the execution of Carne's compliance monitoring plan.
• Support the Head of Compliance with all Regulatory interactions with competent authorities.
• Oversee the effectiveness of the systems and controls (including documented policies and procedures) in place within the first line of defence (the "business") and make recommendations on future developments.
• Oversee the ongoing maintenance of various logs and registers.
• Oversee the mandatory annual staff training program.
• Oversee the regulatory change process including identification, reporting to stakeholders, overseeing implementation within the firm.
• Prepare periodic report to the Board and Board committees (e.g. Compliance & AML Committee), as appropriate, on compliance issues (including findings/recommendations of the CMP) that need to be brought to its attention.
• Providing advice and assistance to the business with regulatory matters and in meeting regulatory standards and expectations.
• Responsible for oversight of analysis and consideration on regulatory matters impacting Carne's management companies' activities as a UCITS management company and AIFM.
• Prepare relevant management information for presentation to the stakeholders and upon request to clients.
• Collaborate with the Onboarding, Legal and Oversight teams regarding oversight of third parties.
• Oversee Carne's regulatory reporting requirements to regulators.
• Represent the Compliance function in local or group wide working groups and project teams.
• Continue the development of a robust compliance culture.

What competencies do you require?

• Teamwork (Team player): Develops relationships within and across teams, working collaboratively to resolve potential challenges quickly.
• Effective Communication: Communicates effectively, engaging with others in a warm and professional manner.
• Planning and Organising: Organises and plans work effectively, ensuring delivery to quality and timescales in the short and longer-term.
• Analytical (Attention to detail): Analyses and understands relevant and complex information and data to draw appropriate insights.
• Adaptability: Adapts approach and responds effectively to different situations, people and new opportunities.
• Resilience: Works well under pressure, bounces back quickly from setbacks in a positive and constructive manner.
• Drive and Motivation: Highly motivated and driven, able to focus on what needs to be achieved and enthuses others to do this.
• Client-centric focus: Motivated by customer-facing environments, understanding their needs, and providing a good service.

Who is Carne Group?
Carne Group has established itself in the funds industry with $2tn in AUM supported by 700+ staff and four regulated management companies. Together with a large team of industry specialists, Carne serves more than 650+ traditional and alternative asset management clients from key fund jurisdictions and financial hubs including Ireland, Luxembourg, Zurich, Lisbon, London, New York, Cayman and Channel Islands.

Excellence and innovation are central to Carne's work and we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent to deliver an unrivalled service to our clients. Whilst working with Carne, you will be provided with opportunities to develop your skills and experience by working in a dynamic, innovative, and multicultural environment where exciting careers are built.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the asset management industry. Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Let us decide Research shows that members of other under-represented groups tend not to apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact, they do At Carne we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.