Compliance Associate

We are seeking to hire an exceptional Compliance Associate to join our London office. This role will report into the Global Head of Core Compliance and hold primary responsibility for the day-to‑day execution, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Firm's policies and procedures framework. This position requires a focus on high levels of accuracy, consistency, and organizational discipline.

It requires a blend of strong writing ability, governance knowledge, and a proactive approach to document management and process improvement. In addition to the primary policies and procedures remit, this role will contribute to core compliance activities as part of a broader global compliance team and necessitates flexibility to support the wider compliance department with activities outside of the listed responsibilities. What you'll do Own the end‑to‑end policy lifecycle – identifying gaps, drafting and editing documents in collaboration with policy owners, and maintaining a comprehensive, version‑controlled policy library.

Standardise language, structure, and formatting across the policy suite, ensuring consistent cross‑document references and hyperlinks throughout the framework. Track document updates, manage review schedules, and ensure all changes are appropriately authorised, providing regular progress updates to management. Maximise the use of automation and AI to improve the efficiency and scalability of the policy management function.

Contribute to core compliance activities as part of the global compliance team, including Code of Ethics monitoring, review and assessments. Be an integral and collaborative member of the London compliance team and broader global Compliance department. What you need Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Demonstrable experience in policy, compliance, governance, legal, or regulatory writing role, ideally within financial services or a regulated industry. Exceptional written English with the ability to produce clear, concise, and well‑structured documents; strong editorial and proofreading skills. Working knowledge of core compliance concepts, including regulatory monitoring, risk assessment, and Code of Ethics obligations.

Experience managing a policy library or document management system, with strong organisational and record‑keeping discipline. Highly self‑motivated, organised, and attentive to detail. Structured, methodical, and consistent in execution.

Calm and concise communicator, collaborative and able to engage well with staff of varying roles and seniority. Comfortable with technology, systems, and process‑oriented ways of working. Firm and team first in thinking.

We'd love if you had Familiarity with AI‑powered writing tools, content management systems, or workflow automation platforms (e.g. Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate, or similar). Experience working within or alongside a global compliance team, with an understanding of how compliance functions operate across multiple jurisdictions.

Experience of adopting workflow management toolkits and new technologies to drive efficiency. Project management skills and experience working with document management platforms. Familiarity with the multi‑manager or alternative investment management model.

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