Investment Compliance Analyst ensuring compliance within global asset management through monitoring and analyzing investment activities. Communicates with various stakeholders while managing compliance projects and processes.
Responsibilities
Communicate effectively through direct interaction with Trading, Investment, Client and Legal associates, demonstrating a strong understanding of global compliance requirements, investment strategies and derivative usage
Analyze pre-trade, post-trade and batch compliance alerts in CRD to assess permissibility
Liaises with trading, legal, client operations and/or investment personnel by assisting with interpretation of guidelines and communications to clients
Conduct test trades for deals, corporate actions and in-kind transitions and reviews results to ensure compliance with all account restrictions
Oversee and manage manual processes items not coded into CRD
Proactively identifies and escalates potential compliance violations to management and if necessary, participates in the violation resolution process
Actively participates in the Global Client Investment Reporting (GCIR) process
Continuously seeks opportunities to enhance efficiency; actively identifies process improvement opportunities
Champions risk reduction; works to reduce risk by looking for opportunities to make the compliance monitoring process more accurate, concise, and efficient
Drives automation and innovation; recommends and implements solutions to automate manual rules, integrate new compliance functionality and leverage data as a result of system upgrades
Fosters knowledge sharing and collaboration; develops deep expertise in the Charles River system, and proactively shares knowledge to significantly increase depth of knowledge within the Monitoring team
Challenges the status quo; critically evaluates existing policies and procedures, and practices and proposes innovative solutions to enhance effectiveness and address emerging challenges
Actively monitors compliance alerts to identify trends and areas for improvement in the rule library ensuring it remains relevant and effective
Actively participates in medium-sized projects of moderate complexity to achieve project goals and deliver impactful outcomes
Evaluates the implications of regulatory changes, new investment strategies, products and derivative instruments on compliance processes and contributes to the development of impactful solutions
Develops user-friendly documentation, procedures and process controls to ensure clarity, consistency and transparency
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
2+ years of total relevant work experience
Practical understanding of investment security types (e.g. stocks, bonds, derivatives)
Experience with Trading/IBOR/OMS systems, specifically with knowledge of Charles River Compliance System (CRD) or comparable compliance platform such as Aladdin or Bloomberg
Proven analytical skills within the area of investment compliance or a related field
Strong attention to detail; commitment to quality
Strong customer service orientation
Strong interpersonal skills; effective written and oral communications
Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities
Strong organizational skills; proficient in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong research and problem-solving skills
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Annual bonus eligibility
A generous retirement plan
Hybrid work schedule
Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy
Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days
Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits
Financial Planning Administrator managing specialised administration support/services and client relationships at Progeny. Ideal for someone with 2+ years in financial services, offering growth opportunities.
Senior Manager managing music royalties and finance processes for Warner Bros. Discovery. Overseeing a team and ensuring compliance with contractual terms and internal controls.
Lead Business Aligned Finance Analyst at Wells Fargo, advising on financial research and forecasting for Consumer Technology Products. Resolve complex financial challenges and drive strategic initiatives.
Executive Director - Financial Reporting at Wells Fargo, advising on regulatory reporting and capital treatment. Collaborating with internal stakeholders on interpretive issues and regulatory compliance.
Senior Associate guiding financial operations implementation for PwC in finance consulting. Collaborating with clients and mentoring peers while ensuring successful project delivery.
Vice President, Investment Banking at Fifth Third Bank providing leadership in M&A and Strategic Advisory engagements. Overseeing team operations and ensuring high - quality financial analysis and execution.
Investment Analyst contributing to venture capital processes at Scania. Focused on research, financial modeling, and relationship building within the startup ecosystem.
Aspiring Financial Adviser role guiding customers to achieve lifetime financial goals through sound advice and tailored solutions. Join a leading insurance company in Africa's vibrant market.
Strategic Finance Analyst supporting financial governance and analysis at a healthcare firm focused on sustainable solutions. Collaborating with various business units to drive cost savings and operational efficiency.
Accountant managing monthly accounting processes, preparing accounts, and supporting budget in Edinburgh or Glasgow office. Qualified accountant with strong experience in a similar role.