Compliance Associate – Alternative Investments

London, West End 

Permanent

On-site

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Compliance Associate to join a global alternative investment firm’s London office. This hands-on role supports UK regulated activities across private equity, UCITS, hedge funds, and MiFID-authorised investment strategies. You will provide regulatory guidance, monitor compliance, and work closely with UK and US teams to ensure consistent, high-standard compliance practices.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a central role in a dynamic, multi-asset environment, working directly with senior stakeholders to shape the firm’s compliance framework and strategy.

Responsibilities.

• Serve as the primary compliance contact for UK investment and business teams regarding FCA regulations.
• Provide regulatory guidance on discretionary portfolio management, investment advice, and fund structures.
• Monitor and assess compliance breaches, incidents, and near misses; assist with remediation and root cause analysis.
• Draft, maintain, and review compliance policies, procedures, and governance materials, including SMCR obligations.
• Support FCA regulatory filings, thematic reviews, and responses to information requests.
• Review marketing materials and investor communications for UK/EU regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with US compliance and legal teams to maintain consistent cross-border standards.

Candidate Profile:

• 5–10 years’ experience in compliance within an FCA-authorized investment firm.
• Strong knowledge of MiFID II, SYSC, COBS, UK MAR, and FCA regulatory requirements for asset managers.
• Experience supporting private equity, hedge funds, and UCITS.
• Familiarity with market abuse, conflicts management, and conduct risk frameworks.
• Ability to operate within a regulated firm managing institutional or professional investor capital.
• Experience in a multi-strategy or alternative asset management firm.
• Exposure to EU regulatory regimes (AIFMD, UCITS directives) in a post-Brexit context. 

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