Job Title:	Head of Compliance (Hedge Fund)
Reference:	Compl 3373
Salary:	£100,000 to £150,000 depending on experience
Location(s):	London West
Industry(s):	Financial Services
Advertiser:	Compliance Professionals Ltd
Employment Type:	Permanent
Posted:	25-08-2009

Description:

THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Hold CF10 and CF11 titles
• Providing daily advice and guidance to the business on relevant rules and regulations
• Analysing regulatory changes and developments and keeping the relevant business areas advised of any potential commercial impact
• Ensuring that any relevant regulatory changes are reflected in internal codes, polices and procedures
• Monitoring business activity to ensure that all conduct is compliant with the relevant FSA, SEC and CFTC rules and regulations
• Maintaining the Systems & Controls, Compliance Manual, and Compliance Monitoring Procedures and ensuring that all monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements are made
• Dealing with all AML issues including drafting and producing the annual MLRO report
• Reviewing contracts and other legal documentation where necessary
• Acting as a point of contact with the regulators and ensuring that their queries are answered in a timely manner
• Providing full Compliance support to the business in respect of new product proposals
• Undertaking ad-hoc project work where appropriate

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Qualified Lawyer or Barrister preferred
• Proven Compliance experience gained from a hedge fund background
• A solid understanding of legal concepts and contract work is desirable
• You must be commercially aware and be able to communicate across all levels of the business

For further information, please contact Spencer Evans on spencer.evans@complianceprofessionals.co.uk quoting ref