Job Description
Investment Management – Integration Project
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Compliance Specialist to support an investment management business on a 3-month contract as part of a broader post-acquisition integration programme.
They are looking for someone to come in and support the two senior compliance leaders within the business to do a gap analysis on their policies and procedures and then take action by rewriting/developing the policies and procedures either through consolidation or separation, depending on the needs of the integration
This role is London-based, ideally with 3 days a week in the office. Daily rate: c.£600-650.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducting a comprehensive gap analysis of existing compliance frameworks across both legacy entities
- Reviewing and comparing policies, procedures, and controls against: applicable regulatory requirements, internal standards and best practice
- Identifying any missing or outdated policies and any key compliance risks arising from the integration
- Policy & Procedure Review: Assess the quality, completeness, and applicability of all core compliance documentation, including Compliance manuals, Financial crime/AML frameworks etc.
- Supporting the design of a target operating model for compliance
- Assisting in integrating systems, controls, and governance structures
- Ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations during the transition period
- Producing a formal gap analysis report, including Key findings and risk ratings, Recommended remediation actions and a prioritised implementation roadmap
- Supporting delivery of agreed remediation actions where required.
Key Requirements:
- Proven compliance/regulatory experience in buy-side compliance (asset management/investment management)
- Strong experience in Policies & procedures review and drafting
- Conducting gap analyses in regulated environments
- Solid understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks (e. FCA rules, AIFMD, MiFID II, SMCR)
- Ability to operate independently in a fast-moving, project-based environment
- Ability to synthesise complex regulatory requirements into practical outputs.
For a confidential chat about this or other roles he is handling please contact Matt Pollard in the Jameson Legal London office.
Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.
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