Compliance Associate

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented individual to join the Fiera Capital Europe Compliance team as a Compliance Associate. The Compliance Associate will play a key role in supporting Fiera's compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies and taking on the day-to-day responsibility for all aspects of UK and European Regulatory Compliance.
Your responsibilities:
As a core member of the Fiera Capital Europe Compliance team, the job holder is taking day to day responsibility for:

• Assist Fiera Capital Europe's sales, marketing & distribution activities in the EMEA region, amongst others by reviewing and approving of marketing documentation and ensuring that appropriate disclosure statements are made.


• Assist in ensuring the regulated entities in EMEA (UK, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands and MENA offices) maintain a comprehensive compliance monitoring programme;


• A key focus is to support Compliance oversight and AML for the German entity, act as liaison with team on queries. Support with regulatory filings and notifications (BaFin, Bundesbank, etc), liaison with outsourced internal & external audit functions as appropriate.


• Support portfolio management compliance from time to time.


• Support corporate compliance on projects from time to time.


• Support regulatory development projects from time to time.
  
  1-3 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or a related field within the asset management industry, preferably with exposure to UK regulations and financial markets.


• Degree level, preferably with a business, legal, accounting or otherwise related degree, or have strong 'A' levels, a Compliance qualification is desirable but not essential.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements to business practices.


• Strong organisational skills.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization and communicate complex compliance concepts in a clear and concise manner.


• Ability to work independently.


• Basic understanding of UK regulatory requirements, including FCA rules and regulations applicable to asset managers, such as COBS, but also directives such as MiFID.


• Ideally German speaker. Any other European languages a bonus
  
  For all positions in Quebec (Montreal and Laval), proficiency in French, both spoken and written, is mandatory. Working English proficiency is also required in order to serve our offices and clients around the world.

Fiera Capital subscribes to the principle of employment equity. Our staff is our most valuable asset, and our goal is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone can achieve their true potential.

At Fiera Capital
We invest in creating a culture of purpose that makes our people feel valued, cared for, seen, and heard. Our approach to employee experience is tailored to your needs and ambitions:

• Your Inclusive Experience: We are committed to cultivating an inclusive, safe, and trusting work environment.


• Your Growth & Empowerment: We have ambitious growth goals for our firm, which makes us a great place to advance your career.


• Your Rewards & Recognition: We deeply value our people and their contributions and that's reflected in our competitive compensation and benefits packages and our collaborative culture.


• Your Wellness Your Way: We strive to create a healthy work environment and we offer programs designed to support our employees' wellbeing.