Senior Compliance Analyst

Aspect Capital is an award-winning systematic hedge fund based in London.  We manage over $9 billion of client assets.

The Role:
We have an exciting new opportunity for a highly capable Senior Compliance Associate. The purpose of this role is to provide broad, mid-to-senior level support across the Compliance function, helping us navigate an evolving regulatory landscape and meet the operational demands of the business.
 
You will play a key role in the Compliance team, working closely with other departments, including senior managers and the Board of Directors and adding value to the broader business. With offices in London and the US and clients around the world, you will work on a wide range of regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions and fund structures.
 
Your responsibilities:
You will have exposure across a wide range of work and projects, including:

• Delivering and developing Aspect's Compliance Monitoring Programme and contributing to the Firm's Compliance Risk Assessment.
• Preparing, coordinating and submitting regulatory returns and filings to the FCA, SEC, CFTC and NFA, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Interpreting and implementing new or amended regulatory requirements, including drafting and updating policies, procedures and internal communications.
• Reviewing and approving marketing materials and financial promotions, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Advising on selling and marketing restrictions across relevant jurisdictions and maintaining up-to-date “rules of the road” guidance.
• Supporting compliance onboarding of new clients and relationships, including AML and KYC checks.

 
Essential Skills:

• Excellent academic record, with a 2:1 degree or above from a leading university.
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant compliance experience gained at a high-quality asset manager, hedge fund, bank, regulator or professional services firm.
• Previous management or mentoring experience.
• An understanding of or experience in managed futures or systematic investment strategies.
• Strong knowledge of the UK, EU and US regulatory landscape and requirements.
• An ability to strike the right balance between commercial and regulatory issues.

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, we would love to hear from you.