Compliance Analyst - London (UK) - #1747111

Verition Fund Management LLC ("Verition") is a multi-strategy, multi-manager hedge fund founded in 2008. Verition focuses on global investment strategies including Global Credit, Global Convertible, Volatility & Capital Structure Arbitrage, Event-Driven Investing, Equity Long/Short & Capital Markets Trading, and Global Quantitative Trading.

Job Title: Compliance Analyst

Location: London, UK

Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Compliance Analyst to join our hedge fund's UK compliance team. The successful candidate will assist in ensuring that the firm adheres to all regulatory requirements, with a particular focus on the Code of Ethics, Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR), and ongoing monitoring activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a generalist career in compliance within the financial services industry, particularly the hedge fund sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Code of Ethics Compliance:

• Monitor employee adherence to the firm's Code of Ethics, including personal trading activities and conflicts of interest
• Conduct regular reviews of employee disclosures and certifications
• Investigate and report any potential breaches of the Code of Ethics
• Assist in the development and rollout of training programmes on ethical conduct
  
  

SMCR Compliance:

• Maintain and update SMCR documentation, including registers and employee files
• Assist in the certification process for relevant staff, ensuring all requirements are met
• Support the preparation and submission of regulatory filings related to SMCR
• Monitor ongoing compliance with SMCR requirements and report issues to Head of Compliance
  
  

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Conduct regular compliance monitoring activities, including surveillance of trading activities and communications
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date compliance records and documentation
  
  

General Compliance Support:

• Conduct research on regulatory changes and assist in the implementation of necessary adjustments
• Support the compliance team in responding to compliance audit inquiries
• Assist with the roll out and tracking of online compliance training
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (law, accounting, economics, business or finance preferred)
• Good understanding of financial regulations, compliance requirements, and ethical standards
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills