Compliance Manager

at  Fineco Asset Management

Compliance Manager
About Fineco Asset Management DAC
Fineco Asset Management DAC (Fineco AM) is a Dublin based UCITS asset management company (ManCo) subsidiary of FinecoBank S.p.A. (FinecoBank). FinecoBank (Fineco) is a leading European bank with a 20-year history and a fully digital DNA with a branchless approach since the start. Fineco AM, which started its operations in May 2018, is authorized by the Central Bank of Ireland as a UCITS Management Company and it currently has approximately €32bn in assets under management. Fineco AM is a competence centre- specialised in the management of fund-of-funds, single strategy funds, as well as Structured Solutions Funds. In addition to portfolio management activities, all key supporting and controlling functions, such as Compliance, Risk, Finance and Legal, are also performed locally. Fineco AM started with 5 employees and has grown rapidly over the past 6 years with a headcount currently sitting at 80 FTEs and growing quickly (half of our headcount was hired during the pandemic period). Currently Fineco AM manages 3 UCITS Umbrella Funds - in Luxembourg (1 fund) and in Ireland (2 funds). The Company is in the process of extending its authorisation to become a Super ManCo (with an AIFM and MiFID top up licence). Fineco AM is in the process of extending its authorisation to become a Super ManCo (with an AIFM and MiFID top up licence). Accordingy, We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic professional, reporting to the Company Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)/ DP for Regulatory and Compliance and working under the supervision of the Compliance Managers, to support the continuous growth of the Company.

KEY SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years’ relevant Compliance experience gained in an asset management company or similar organisation
• Accounting or legal degree (preferred) or business degree
• LCOI qualification or willingness to study for qualification preferred
• Deep knowledge of the UCITS Regulations
• Strong knowledge of financial products and financial markets
• ESG experience/ industry knowledge an advantage
• Knowledge and experience of MIFID and/or AIFMD
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Additional language skills (esp. Italian) an advantage
• Strong planning, problem solving
• Well organised with strong time management and relationship skills
• Be enthusiastic and eager to learn, self-starter.
  Fineco Asset Management DAC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
  We are committed to enforcing non-discrimination of candidates based on their religion, race, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity) disability, sexual orientation, civil or family status, or for being a member of the Traveller community. We embrace and celebrate diversity in our workforce, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees.
  Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Statement:
  The Fineco Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a working environment that is safe and inclusive, based on mutual respect and valuing every kind of diversity, offering equal work opportunities

The Compliance Manager will be responsible for assisting the Chief Compliance Officer in developing, maintaining and updating the compliance framework of the Company with focus across policy and procedure setting, Compliance Risk Assessments, developing the Compliance Culture within the firm, oversight & control, development and executing of the firms annual Compliance Plan, providing expert compliance advice to the portfolio managers and the firm generally, identification and assessment of regulatory changes, and preparing regular and ad hoc reports for the Board of Directors and other governance forums. The ideal candidate will have a background in Compliance in asset management and, preferably, direct experience in a Super Manco (AIIM/ MiFID top up).

The Compliance Managers duties will include but will not be limited to the following:

• Preparation of Compliance Risk Assessments, evaluating compliance related topics with an independent mindset and proposing appropriate improvements;
• Developing and strengthening the firms approach in building the firms compliance culture;
• Developing and executing the Annual Compliance Plan, and the periodic surveillance on the most important Policies (MAR, Personal Dealing, ABC, Best Execution, Conflicts of Interest, GDPR, AML, Fitness and Probity Standards), following up in the appropriate execution of any compliance recommendations;
• Strong oversight and hands-on approach, with an independent and challenging mindset in dealing with relevant delegates of the Firm (Investment Managers, Distributors, Administrators, Transfer Agents);
• Providing advice and support to the portfolio managers and staff more generally in compliance related topics;
• Assisting in the review of upstream regulatory changes and analysis of impact on the business, providing training as appropriate;
• Preparing, reviewing and advising on the policies and procedures of the company, in particular regarding compliance policies and Group Policies, keeping in good order the Compliance Handbook;
• Able to apply and implement the Group Policies in the local Irish regulatory framework;
• Support the CCO and the Compliance team as required
• Assisting in the preparation of reports and updates to the Board, the Central Bank of Ireland, the CSSF, senior management, group Compliance function and any other stakeholders;
• Able to be ahead of the curve in ever changing compliance environment regarding ESMA, CBI and CSSF views, regarding regulatory interpretations;
• Assist with licence extension process as part of the Companys internal project group and external consultants and preparation of documents for submission to the CBI in this regard;
• Advise the firm on specific regulations (MiFiD/AIFM) including completing gap analyses as and when needed;
• Strong knowledge of all applicable UCITS/AIFM/MiFID legislation/regulations; and
• Implementing new process with relevant departments for MiFID/AIFM firm (e.g. transaction reporting, suitability, due diligence, investment advice, etc.)