MIM E is the UK based asset management office for Manulife Global Wealth and Asset Management (GWAM). MIM E is hiring an Investment Compliance Analyst to support the EMEA Compliance Team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The successful candidate will report to a Manager who will in turn report to the CCO for MIM Europe. Candidates should have approximately 3 years of experience in an Asset Management Compliance function, ideally with a broad range of experience across FCA rules and regulation, UCITS, MIFID, fixed income, derivatives, and equity.
MIM EMEA currently consists of four offices based in London, Ireland, Switzerland, and Germany. With the support of the CCO and Compliance Manager, the successful candidate will need to develop relationships and influence broadly across multiple stakeholders to provide regular advice to the business. The candidate should be self-starting with the ability to research and develop compliance solutions as well as engage with compliance colleagues and stakeholders globally.
Position Responsibilities:
Investment Compliance
Pre-trade guideline monitoring and Post Trade escalation review & response
Implement and maintain compliance coding and rules built within the order management system (OMS)
Eligible Investments Advisory
Periodic reviews and testing (ie. Market Abuse, Order Allocation, E-comm surveillance and other testing processes)
Participate in account onboarding process – review, interpretation, and construction of investment guidelines, regulatory requirements, and other compliance rules into our internal trading system
Code of Ethics Advisory
Breach management advisory and support of resolution groups
Other responsibilities
Assisting with the production of regular compliance internal and external reporting
Supporting general compliance administration and ongoing BAU activity, e.g. regular scheduled tasks
Assisting in the production of board and operating committee reports as necessary
Supporting key Compliance projects and business initiatives
Supporting the development and implementation of EMEA compliance monitoring programme working with colleagues on ad-hoc Compliance monitoring reviews covering a broad range of topics as required
Assisting in the review and updating of Compliance policies, procedures, and communications to the business
Required Qualifications:
3 years of relevant industry experience, depending on background
Educated to degree level with a strong academic background
Legal background an advantage
IMC, Diploma in Investment Compliance or equivalent an advantage, or willing to obain
Understanding of FCA, Irish and Luxembourg UCITS and UK MIFID rules and regulations
Preferred Qualifications:
General understanding of European regulation and regulatory environment
Understanding of US and Canadian mutual fund regulation desirable
Knowledge of equity, fixed income, currency and complex securities, including derivatives
Experience with compliance rule coding in OMS is desirable but not necessary
Experience with Bloomberg, Aladdin or Charles River is preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Articulate, precise with attention to detail
Ability to multi-task, prioritise and work well under pressure
Ability to arbitrate and resolve conflicts between internal and/or external stakeholders
When you join our team:
We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
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