The firm is a globally recognized entity in the financial services sector, with the London office playing a pivotal role in its operations. The Head of Compliance AIF will be responsible for overseeing our client's legal, compliance, and risk management programs, assessing their adequacy and effectiveness. This role involves leading the risk management and legal & compliance functions, ensuring compliance with applicable laws such as MiFID and AIFMD, and addressing any deficiencies identified in the programs.
The successful candidate will be a qualified lawyer with excellent verbal and written English skills, additional language proficiency is favorable. They must be eligible to be appointed as a Compliance officer of a UK investment firm, hold relevant Compliance and AML certificates, and have knowledge of AIFMD and MiFID. Ideally, the candidate will also have experience with investment risk and advanced knowledge of the investment funds industry. The role offers a competitive package and involves senior internal and external stakeholder management.