Senior Compliance Executive (Legal)

TL;DR

Senior Compliance Executive (Legal): Leading and executing thematic and continuous compliance monitoring reviews across the EMEA region with an accent on regulatory alignment and risk-based monitoring. Focus on managing the end-to-end review lifecycle, performing trade surveillance, and translating findings into actionable guidance for senior stakeholders.

Location: Henley-on-Thames, UK. Must spend at least four full days each week working in an hirify.global office.

Company

One of the world’s leading independent global investment firms dedicated to rethinking possibilities for its clients.

What you will do

• Lead thematic and continuous monitoring reviews across EMEA, including international offices and third-party providers.
• Manage the full review lifecycle: planning, fieldwork, stakeholder engagement, reporting, and action tracking.
• Support ongoing monitoring and trade surveillance activities in coordination with global centers of excellence.
• Provide compliance input for strategic projects and change initiatives.
• Generate management reporting for CCOs and senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Compliance Advisory teams to turn findings into actionable insights.

Requirements

• Proven experience in compliance monitoring, audit, or regulatory roles within asset management.
• Strong knowledge of EMEA regulatory frameworks (e.g., FCA, CBI, CSSF, BaFin, AMF).
• Ability to lead complex, cross-regional reviews with confidence and credibility.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and influencing skills.
• Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Must be based in or able to commute to Henley-on-Thames to satisfy the four-day weekly office requirement.

Nice to have

• Additional French or German language skills.
• Background in compliance or audit.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive annual leave allowance and generous pension provisions.
• Company-provided healthcare and income protection.
• Health and wellness benefits, including life insurance.
• Flexible working options within the hybrid model.
• Support for volunteering and enhanced parental leave.