We have been exclusively assigned to the search of a Compliance Officer for a growing Single Family Office in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Compliance professional to make their mark and make a real difference within a Family Office.

The successful candidate will be part of a team working partially from the London Office and partially from home with responsibility for the finances and administration of a group of trusts and companies managed by qualified directors for and on behalf of the ultimate beneficiaries, an ultra-high-net-worth family.

The London office will have ultimate responsibility for all back-office functions, predominantly finance and trust administration – the latter area having previously been outsourced to third party service provider. The assets include Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Equities and Real Estate.

Investments are international but largely US and European based. Acquisitions and disposals of assets are frequent and thoroughly documented as are all other trust/corporate decisions taken by management.

The Role:

This permanent role is offering the chance to be instrumental in updating, upgrading, and embedding the Family Office compliance framework. As the Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring the business operations and procedures comply with all legal regulations and internal policies.

Reporting directly to the Company Secretary and Head of Administration (General Manager – UK) with responsibility for:

  • Managing day to day compliance queries from the business
  • Working with the business to ensure that all regulatory, operational and conduct risks that impact the Group have been identified, assessed, and have appropriate controls that are appropriately monitored
  • Ensuring all regulatory filings are made prior to filing deadline (namely CRS, FATCA, LEI Renewals etc.)
  • Assisting in the development of a strategic approach to risk and compliance across the Group
  • Providing advice and support on regulatory requirements
  • Liaising and engaging stakeholders and senior members of staff on compliance and risk matters
  • Reading large pieces of regulation and break down what is needed to be done and how it applies to the business
  • Ensuring that local risk management frameworks and processes are aligned with global ones and deliver the intended outcome
  • Drafting, assessing, and implementing policies

The Successful Candidate:

  • Previous experience as a Compliance Officer, Compliance Manager or any similar positions
  • Experience working in an FCA regulated environment, but candidates with backgrounds in other areas of Financial Services will be considered
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects at once, and meet tight deadlines
  • Knowledge of how to conduct regulatory gap analysis, policy creation and implementation
  • Strong communicator with experience of preparing and presenting complex information, both verbally and in writing, for a variety of purposes and audiences
  • In-depth knowledge of the latest industry procedures and regulations
  • An analytical mindset with excellent organizational skills
  • Multi-tasking skills with close attention to detail
  • Ability to demonstrate sound judgement

Hybrid working of 3 days in the office, 2 days at home.

If you would like to find out more, please send your latest CV to Chris Costi at ChrisC@AgreusGroup.com or call on 02070431408 for a confidential discussion.

Thank you.

REF: AGR2890