Job description: THE COMPANY:Our client is a successful UK-based wealth management firm, focused on providing top-quality wealth management services to retail and professional clients.THE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Providing advice and answering queries from the business.
Oversee and manage the Compliance Monitoring Programme to ensure business activities comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Execute second-line monitoring and surveillance activities in line with the Compliance Monitoring Programme.
Deputise for the Compliance Officer as required.
Assist with leading the team on a day-to-day basis, overseeing compliance staff members assisting them with their development and answering queries etc.
Support the development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of the firm’s compliance policies, procedures, and control framework.
Conduct periodic compliance reviews, including surveillance of investment advisory activities, marketing materials, and client communications.
Monitor employee conduct, including personal account dealing, gifts and entertainment, and conflicts of interest.
Prepare monthly compliance reports for senior management and the board.
Conduct transaction reporting, including reconciliation, monitoring, and submissions related to third-party, institutional, and principal trades.
Maintain and monitor the Insider Register and assist with market abuse surveillance.
Conduct internal investigations related to compliance issues and recommend corrective actions where necessary
Best-ex surveillance.
Undertake Training & Competence Reviews.
Provide compliance support for client onboarding from an AML/KYC perspective, including periodic reviews.
Perform TR1 shareholding calculations and draft submissions to the FCA.
Oversee and respond to queries in the compliance and approvals inbox.
Participate in client service reviews, due diligence meetings, and related projects.
Conduct internal investigations into compliance issues and recommend corrective actions where appropriate.
Assist in the maintenance and updating of compliance manuals, policies, and training materials.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve compliance processes as the firm grows.
Provide ad hoc operational support as required.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Minimum of 5 years’ compliance experience within a Wealth management firm. Advisory/generalist experience