Investment Compliance & Risk Team Lead

Location: Belfast
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 40 Hours per week
Reporting to: Head – Investment Compliance & Risk

It is our ambition to substantially grow our business internationally over the coming years. The Investment Compliance & Risk Team Lead will play a key role in embedding business controls and act as a driving force in our continued development. We are actively recruiting ambitious, sociable, intelligent individuals with initiative, a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills and analytical skills.

Company Overview

Funds-Axis is a young, fast-growing Regulatory Technology (RegTech) business. We combine deep regulatory knowledge and best of breed technology to deliver excellent customer service to our clients and partners. Our clients are leading global asset managers, administrators, and depositary banks to whom we provide investment compliance and regulatory reporting services. This market is growing strongly, reflecting increasing regulatory demands and the need for technology solutions. Funds-Axis also provides high-quality, low-cost information products to the asset management sector, including Global Exchanges and Global Disclosure.

Experience and Skills

Essential:

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Business or Math’s, Minimum 2:1
• 3-4 Years Regulatory experience or Technology Experience
• Excellent Client Servicing and relationship management Skills

Desirable:

• Masters Degree or further studies in asset management fields.
• Working knowledge of UCITS Investment Compliance or data analytics.
• Experience of process improvement and delivery
• Exposure to trial balances and/or fund accounting experience.
• Project management experience
• Strong experience of coding and testing investment guidelines. Using systems like MIG21, Charles River, Linedata, Latentzero, Alladin. Preferably with experience of UCITS and the 1940 Act.

Core Responsibilities

• Deliver dynamic and robust ‘Business as Usual’ leadership.
• Responsible for conduct of internal processes.
• Promote operational excellence within your team and Ensure delivery of excellent customer service
• Provide leadership and support to your team members and the wider BAU team.
• Liaison with Internal projects and relationship management teams
• Provide Support & Performance Management along side Team Manger

Why Choose Us?

In return for your commitment, we offer a strong remuneration package and significant opportunities to grow and develop as our business expands, including:

• 33 days’ vacation leave per annum (prorated if starting during the leave year). This includes all bank holidays/statutory days.
• 5.5% employer contribution pension
• Healthcare and life insurance
• Progressive maternity and paternity pay
• Work with a great team
• Travel opportunities
• Work with leading international finance companies
• First-class training package
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Free, secure city centre parking onsite

Apply

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on “APPLY” today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.