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In your role as Compliance Advisory, you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work as part of the Compliance Team in a second‑line function, assisting with a range of compliance matters, including managing compliance systems and providing advisory support across both Public Markets and Private Markets. In addition, you will administer Compliance‑owned policies and procedures to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, as well as monitor and report on developments across the FCA regulatory horizon that are relevant to the business of USSIM.
Job Responsibility:
Build a close working relationship with each of the USSIM business units to support Compliance matters as required
Work principally with the Head of USSIM Public Markets Compliance Advisory, and Head of Private Markets Compliance Advisory, and other members of the Compliance Team - as required, to support the provision of Compliance support to USSIM Public, and Private Markets Groups
Support ongoing surveillance of the activities of the Public Markets Group in relation to key regulatory processes, including: MAR surveillance, sanctions lists, shareholding disclosures and filings, position limits, exceptions reporting, and maintenance of IT systems to manage these
Support the management of engagement with USS’s approved expert networks
Assist with the management of incoming market soundings
Assist with the management of the restricted list, and management of insider lists
Support with regulatory filings to the FCA and the SEC
Aid with the management of Compliance workflows and the integration of a new reg tech system
Assist with the management of reverse KYC requests
Aid with updating and drafting policies, procedures and the USSIM Compliance Manual
Support with the maintenance of records relating to the Senior Management and Certification Regime
Assist with the delivery of new joiner Compliance training
Requirements:
Thorough knowledge of the UK regulatory framework
Willingness to develop relationships at all levels in delivering pragmatic and proportionate compliance support, monitoring and training solutions within USSIM’s Public and, Private Markets Groups
A good understanding of public market asset classes
including equity, credit, fixed income, derivatives and alternative investments
Demonstrable experience of Public Markets Compliance
Demonstrable experience of dealing with the regulatory change agenda, and in particular impact of Public Markets
Working knowledge of Bloomberg and FundApps or other equivalent systems for monitoring Public Markets compliance
Familiarity with Private Markets Compliance
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
or industry qualification (such as CISI)
Excellent working knowledge of FCA rules and industry best practice relating to: FCA Conduct of Business rules, including best execution
MiFID II rules
Guideline and limit monitoring
Market Abuse surveillance, including insider dealing and market soundings
Shareholder disclosures and position limits
Conflicts of Interest, including research arrangements
Some knowledge of other relevant regulatory frameworks, including in Europe and the U.S
What we offer:
Great starting salary
Generous annual leave package
Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)
Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership
Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
Employee Volunteer Day’s to support the communities where you work and live