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Senior Compliance & Legal Manager

London, England, United Kingdom

THE ROLE

Due to the growth of the Company, we're seeking a detail-oriented, independently minded, Senior Compliance & Legal Manager to help move our Compliance & Group Legal function up to the next level to work to improve efficiencies to meet the requirements of the Group supporting compliance and legal stakeholders to manage a broad spectrum of Regulatory, Compliance and Risk issues arising from NextEnergy’s investments and operational activities globally including group companies and all jurisdictions.

The role encompasses detailed management, oversight and advisory of the Firm’s compliance and group legal requirements. The role also encompasses a global outlook with regulatory requirements being understood and met in other jurisdictions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Chief Compliance & Legal Officer this will be an integral role in the Compliance team specifically and will include amongst other areas and other initiatives and projects as assigned:

  • Deputize for CCLO where necessary with management responsibilities over time to provide support on all compliance and legal projects including data protection, cyber security and oversight of regulatory obligations in all areas of business.
  • Enforcement of Second Line of Defence including oversight of ESG Reporting particularly the CSRD and CSDDD and equivalent UK Reporting obligations
    Responsibility for Risk Management Framework with responsibility for enhancing the record-keeping and reporting activities of internal committees ensuring record keeping, accurate minutes, action items followed up and collaboration with the business
  • Provide advice and guidance on financial crime, particularly Anti-Money Laundering and terrorist financing, to the business and other control functions. support the Investment Teams on Investment KYC/AML, provide support with any audit requests
  • Compliance Testing and monitoring control framework and delivery of monitoring objectives within the Compliance team and business including testing of the US Compliance Programme by performing a number of tests as assigned by the CCLO, ensuring all findings/recommendations are documented and addressed
  • Supporting the provision of enhanced Management Information including compliance monitoring results, corporate governance matters preparation of Board Materials, and horizon scanning.

 

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

  • Intellectual Curiosity –we are looking for someone who is truly interested in our profession and has the intellectual curiosity to bring fresh ideas to the team
  • Independence – working independently is a critical component of the role
  • Time management & prioritization skills- the ability to effectively manage yourself and your workload is critical
  • Excellent presentational and communication skills (in English or/and other European languages including Italian) - you must be able to organize your thoughts in a way that others find clear and compelling.
  • Flexibility- being an effective team player means being flexible in your approach and open to getting involved with new things, even if they are not spelt out in your job description
  • IT Literacy- you need to be comfortable with IT systems and working with data (you should have at least intermediate-level excel and excellent powerpoint skills)
  • Delivery focus– it may sound obvious, but the ability to proactively churn through work at pace and deliver quality outputs really matters
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Passion for the group mission ‘to generate a more sustainable future by leading the transition to clean energy”
  • Alignment with the group values: be a leader, build trust, be responsible, be innovative and ‘bring your alpha’.

 

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS  

  • At least 5-8 years of relevant compliance/legal experience in regulatory or legal within the financial services sector. Preference is for candidates in the fund management sector with legal qualifications
  • Strong knowledge of the investment management industry and/or financial products and financial market processes
  • Good knowledge of the FCA Handbook and FINRA rules
  • Good knowledge of European financial markets regulation, e.g. AIFMD/MiFID/MAR
  • The right to work in the UK. 

 

WHAT WE OFFER 

  • A busy role in a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to learn
  • International scope – we operate in over 8 countries
  • Hybrid working 
  • 30 days’ holiday per year pro rated (3 of which are taken during the festive shutdown in December)
  • Private pension
  • BUPA Healthcare for you and qualifying dependents
  • Cycle to work and electric vehicle leasing schemes
  • Annual discretionary bonus.

 

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our approach to diversity and inclusion is a natural extension of our values. Our entrepreneurial culture inspires us to try new things, be open to different viewpoints and be bold. Our Group is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of connectedness that values difference and gives space for individual expression. The collective sum of our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent and hard work form the bedrock of who we are and who we aspire to be.

We are committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity irrespective of race, color, ancestry, social background, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity.

 

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the link to apply or send your application to careers@nextenergygroup.com. If you have been shortlisted for the next stage, we will be in contact within 14 days. By selecting “Apply” or sending us your CV, you indicate you have read and acknowledged NextEnergy Group’s Candidate Privacy Notice.

 

 

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