Description

Our client is a well‑established European alternative investment firm with a strong presence across the continent and a reputation for disciplined underwriting, the firm partners with businesses through long‑term credit strategies and specialised liquidity support.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure ongoing compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews and internal audits.
• Maintain, develop, and implement compliance policies and procedures.
• Provide training and day‑to‑day guidance to employees on compliance topics.
• Support regulatory reporting and act as a point of contact for supervisory authorities.
• Report to the Head of Legal & Compliance while partnering closely with other internal teams.
• Lead or support firm‑wide initiatives linked to new regulatory requirements or remediation activities.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across functions to ensure smooth execution of compliance‑related projects.
• Monitor evolving regulatory developments and assess their potential impact on the business.
• Work closely with the Risk Management function to align compliance and risk frameworks.
• Participate in risk assessments and help develop mitigation measures.
• Monitor key risk indicators and escalate concerns when necessary.
• Support the integration of compliance and risk controls into daily business processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in compliance or risk roles within the AIFM sector.
• Solid understanding of key regulatory frameworks (AIFMD, AML, GDPR, MiFID II, etc.).
• Good knowledge of the investment fund industry.
• Proven experience managing regulatory or change‑driven projects.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as in cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent command of English. Proficiency in other European languages is a plus.
• Familiarity with compliance tools.