Compliance Director (EU Regulatory Liaison)

Location: London, England, United Kingdom; the role is based in the London office

Company

Global multi-manager hedge fund investing across quantitative, tactical, fundamental equity, and discretionary macro and fixed-income strategies through internal and external portfolio manager teams.

What you will do

• Lead the UK and wider EU Regulatory Liaison function, coordinating local Compliance Officers and regulatory change activities.
• Manage multiple Central Compliance Centers of Excellence covering Financial Crime, Policy Management, and Core Compliance.
• Lead and develop a team of 3–4 compliance officers, including hiring, supervision, mentorship, and performance management.
• Oversee AML, financial crime, PEP and sanctions screening programs, regulatory filings, and related controls.
• Own the global Compliance Policies & Procedures framework and administer the Code of Ethics, conflicts, training, licensing, and certification programs.
• Drive the adoption of AI and compliance technology to improve workflows, reduce manual effort, and scale program delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Progressive compliance experience in financial services, particularly asset management, hedge funds, or investment advisory environments.
• Leadership experience across AML/financial crime, policy management, and core compliance, including engagement with EU regulators such as the FCA.
• Strong knowledge of FATF, EU AML Directives, UK POCA, US BSA/AML, PEP and sanctions frameworks, Code of Ethics programs, and conflicts management.
• Proven people management, operational, process-improvement, analytical, judgment, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills are required for engagement with regulators, senior management, and internal stakeholders.

Nice to have

• SMF16/17 designation or experience with a Center of Excellence or center-led compliance model.
• Experience using AI tools and compliance technology platforms such as Microsoft Copilot or Power Automate.
• CAMS, ICA Diploma, or similar professional certification.
• Familiarity with multi-manager or alternative investment management models.
• Experience leading regulatory engagement and change management across multiple EU jurisdictions.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, teamwork-oriented environment with opportunities to contribute ideas at all levels.
• Learning and educational offerings to support professional development.
• Opportunities to make an impact through internal networks, external partnerships, and service initiatives.
• Focus on innovation, continuous learning, inclusion, and purpose.