Manager, Compliance

HedgeServ is a leading global fund administrator with more than $450 billion in assets under administration across all investment vehicles including Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds, UCITS, Hybrid Credit Managers, Funds of Funds and Managed Account Platforms. We optimize our clients’ experience using unique proprietary technology coupled with robotic process automation, intuitive digital programs powered by machine learning, and enhanced by an extensive proprietary transaction data set. HedgeServ’s entrepreneurial and innovative spirit cultivates a productive and agile environment enabling its team to anticipate clients’ needs and consistently deliver solutions in real time. Led by the most experienced team of industry experts, HedgeServ with 1,500+ professionals around the globe expertly provides customizable solutions for their clients’ risk, portfolio management, middle office, investor relations, accounting, regulatory, compliance, and tax services. Since its inception in 2008, HedgeServ has received numerous accolades, including Top Overall Administrator and #1 rankings for Fund Accounting, Reporting & Reporting Technology, Client Service, Investor Services, Alternative Fund Expertise, and Regulatory Expertise.

HedgeServ is a progressive company with continuously evolving ways of working to ensure a future-focused mindset. Our employees benefit from a robust career development framework and clear learning paths which outline career trajectory, training and progression plans. HedgeServ supports employees through a variety of offerings, including remote and hybrid working arrangements, and fully paid comprehensive health and well-being benefits. HedgeServ was recognized as a Next Gen employer by RippleMatch on its list of 100 top workplaces for Generation Z for 2022. HedgeServ operates 13 offices in the United States, Grand Cayman, Ireland, Poland, Bulgaria, Luxembourg, Philippines and Australia.

Company Description

HedgeServ is a top-ranked global, independent fund administrator. HedgeServ provides uniquely client-centric service and is the industry’s leader in technology. Headquartered in Dallas with key operating hubs in New York, Dublin, Krakow, Grand Cayman and Sydney. HedgeServ currently services more than $450 billion of assets under administration across 230+ client relationships, with 1,600+ professionals across our 11 offices in 9 countries. Our other locations include, Cork, Luxembourg, North Carolina, Sofia and Manila.

Job Description

Regulatory and compliance reporting within the funds industry is constantly evolving with increasing requirements for transparency being its driving force. Reporting to the Head of Compliance, the Compliance Manager is a senior role with a focus on regulatory change management. The successful candidate will lead change management projects, particularly in relation to upstream AML/CTF/FS regulatory requirements in Luxembourg, Ireland and Cayman. The Compliance Manager will advise senior management on compliance matters and will design, develop and enhance the Firm’s compliance programs as the Firm’s regulatory requirements grow and expand.

Key Accountabilities of the Role

The below list is not finite and may be added to. The combination of tasks required to be executed will vary, depending on department priorities and business needs.

• Management and delivery of upstream regulatory change projects, including conducting gap analyses of new requirements against current practices.
• Providing support and assistance to the business on financial crime related queries and concerns.
• Assisting in the response to supervisory engagements and requests for information.
• Assisting in the monitoring of upstream AML/CTF/FS related regulations and legislation and best practice.
• Assisting in the preparation of Compliance reports to the Board and Management Committee.
• Assisting in the delivery of the annual Compliance Monitoring Programme.
• The creation of reporting and presentations which simplify diverse and complex themes into understandable communications
• Collaborating closely with risk owners and risk functions, embedding a culture of effective risk management and assist in aligning business units and functions in their identification and management of risk.
• Contribute to the development of a Compliance framework and culture.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote working environment.
• Delivery of training programmes to HedgeServ employees.
• Support other members of the Compliance team with compliance-related activities as required.

Technical Requirements

• University degree and/ or professional/ post graduate qualification required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within a compliance role within the financial services industry preferably within asset / fund management or administration.
• In-depth knowledge of Irish, Luxembourg and Cayman AML/CTF/FS frameworks.
• Compliance, legal or regulatory qualification an advantage.

Skills

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and build consensus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong methodical and analytical skills.
• Good initiative tempered with identifying when escalation is required.
• Ability to develop and maintain business relationships within the team and across the organisation.

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