Compliance Associate

Optima Partners is looking for a Compliance Associate to assist with compliance reviews and advisory assessments for asset managers, hedge funds, and private equity clients. This is a full-time opportunity with a 3 days/week on-site schedule. The total starting compensation is 48,000 - 65,000 GBP annually (DOE).

Considered candidates will:
Lead or co-lead roles for client compliance reviews, ad-hoc inquiries, and relationship management.
Support compliance program email reviews, expert network processes, marketing materials and personal trading.
Identify and communicate required compliance advisory feedback;; explain the regulatory basis for suggested changes to clients.
Assist with compliance protocols and training regarding all compliance policies, procedures, examinations and audits.
Independently review, interpret and share feedback / opinions for new regulations coming online.
Find the answer to regulatory questions and explain the process and how certain conclusions were derived.
Be familiar with various SEC/FCA, CFTC/NFA, FINRA rules and compliance policies, procedures and materials produced by asset managers, hedge funds, private equity and real-estate funds.

Undergraduate degree required from an accredited college or university, J.D. or Master's degree is a plus.
2+ years of experience working in compliance at a consulting firm.
Must have in-house compliance experience and responsibility for conducting compliance program reviews.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Independent, self-starter, as well as collaborative problem solver.
Strong analytical and research skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize across a range of projects with constantly shifting priorities in a team environment
Experience with Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) a plus.

Why join us? Optima Partners is a unique global firm which understands that its people are its greatest asset. We are 100% committed to attracting and keeping the highest quality people. As a market leading and growing firm with a very flat structure, we offer our our employees the opportunity to quickly progress in their careers within a merit-based culture.