Optima Partners is looking for a Compliance Associate to assist with compliance reviews and advisory assessments for asset managers, hedge funds, and private equity clients. This is a full-time opportunity with a 3 days/week on‑site schedule. The total starting compensation is 48,000 - 65,000 GBP annually (DOE).
Considered candidates will:
- Lead or co‑lead roles for client compliance reviews, ad‑hoc inquiries, and relationship management.
- Support compliance program email reviews, expert network processes, marketing materials and personal trading.
- Identify and communicate required compliance advisory feedback;; explain the regulatory basis for suggested changes to clients.
- Assist with compliance protocols and training regarding all compliance policies, procedures, examinations and audits.
- Independently review, interpret and share feedback / opinions for new regulations coming online.
- Find the answer to regulatory questions and explain the process and how certain conclusions were derived.
- Be familiar with various SEC/FCA, CFTC/NFA, FINRA rules and compliance policies, procedures and materials produced by asset managers, hedge funds, private equity and real‑estate funds.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree required from an accredited college or university, J.D. or Master's degree is a plus.
- 2+ years of experience working in compliance at a consulting firm.
- Must have in‑house compliance experience and responsibility for conducting compliance program reviews.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Independent, self‑starter, as well as collaborative problem solver.
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Ability to multi‑task and prioritize across a range of projects with constantly shifting priorities in a team environment
- Experience with Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) a plus.
Why join us?
Optima Partners is a unique global firm which understands that its people are its greatest asset. We are 100% committed to attracting and keeping the highest quality people. As a market leading and growing firm with a very flat structure, we offer our our employees the opportunity to quickly progress in their careers within a merit‑based culture.
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