Laven Partners is currently looking to recruit a compliance and fund consultant to join our growing international team in our London office. We are looking for someone with at least 4-5 years of work experience in a compliance or similar role within the fund management industry.

The role will involve advising clients on compliance procedures, regulations, FSA applications and other regulatory applications, liaising with the FSA as well as other regulators and keeping up to date with new regulations. The candidate will have thorough knowledge of drafting compliance manuals and other compliance documentation (such as MLRO reports, SYSC policies, ICAAPs), as well as FSA financial returns.

The role will also involve advising clients on setting up their asset management businesses. This includes structuring global operations, incorporating and acquiring regulatory approval for funds and their management companies (in the EU or offshore), liaising with regulators and service providers, advising on passporting, as well as providing structuring advice and support in developing operational arrangements.

The candidate will be required to project manage client matters and work with and, where relevant, manage other members of the compliance and consulting team.

Additionally, the role will have a business development element and the candidate will be given business development responsibilities and sales targets.

We are looking for a candidate with the following characteristics:

• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the FSA rules and handbook
• Good understanding of the alternative investment industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with high level of attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills
• An inquisitive nature, pro-activity
• Very good time management and organisational skills
• The candidate should be able to work under pressure, multitask and have good interpersonal skills and enjoy working within a small team
• A strong commitment to quality of work
• Entrepreneurial attitude, wants to build a business and help clients do the same

Ideally, the candidate will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Good understanding of fund and management company operations, structures and investment processes and strategies
• A background in working for the FSA or experience in working for a fund or a consulting business
• Minimum of 4 years relevant compliance experience gained within financial services
• 2.1 or 1st in Law, Economics,  Finance, or a related subject

Please email recruitment@lavenpartners.com with a CV and cover letter to apply.