We have just taken on the exclusive search for a Designated person for Regulatory Compliance for one of the leading Asset Managers.

The role will mainly support the Designated Person for Regulatory Compliance and will involve the provision of compliance support for the Irish UCITS Management Company/AIFM.

The position requires specific knowledge of UCITS, AIFMD, relevant Irish Regulations and Fund Management Company Guidance (CP86).

We are looking for someone who can build and maintain strong partnerships and has excellent technical and regulatory knowledge. They will have a successful record in building and sustaining positive relationships. The strength of character to offer healthy challenge will be key, as will be the ability to engage successfully with business partners at all levels.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated self-starter, demonstrates good judgement, has a strong team ethic, combined with high energy, passion, intellectual curiosity, resilience and diplomacy.

The key responsibilities will include:

• Support and work closely with the Designated Person for Regulatory Compliance in Ireland.
• Contribute and advise on the design of compliance controls, policies and procedures to enable BlackRock to comply with relevant existing and upcoming regulations, law, and applicable codes.
• Contribute to the creation of management reporting and communicate Compliance matters to senior management, corporate and/or fund boards and business partners.
• Ensure regulatory reporting is made to the CBI on a timely basis.
• Provide advice on regulations and on the application of compliance policies in relation to existing and new business initiatives, issue identification and breach resolution.
• Represent or lead for Compliance on projects, including regulatory developments and key business initiatives.
• Design and deliver effective regulatory training and guidance to the business.
• Lead and contribute to responses to the CBI's requests for information, inspections, interviews and work collaboratively with key partners.

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 7 years relevant experience within the asset management industry and demonstrable expertise in regulation relevant to the funds industry (e.g. UCITS, AIFMD, CP86, etc.).
• Broader advisory experience across asset classes and covering multiple jurisdictions would be an advantage.
• Consistent record of influencing business partners at all levels, including corporate and/or fund boards, delivering timely and quality regulatory advice.

On Offer:

Excellent benefits and flexibility.