Goodman Masson are supporting a global Investment Manager in the hire for a Compliance Advisory ESG Manager on a 12 Month Contract initially. This role sits in the Specialists Team and is responsible for supporting the business on the technical queries and delivery of business and regulatory change activities. As an ESG/sustainability SME, you will support the business with regulatory issues across the investment lifecycle (marketing, distribution, product, investment).

Responsibilities:

Provide technical advice on ESG legislation - in particular EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)
Be a regulatory specialist who will help interpret and scan for ESG/sustainability issues and help the business understand the regulatory issues across the investment lifecycle (marketing, distribution, product, investment)
Provide challenge to, and oversight of the first line relating to their regulatory obligations as appropriate
Liaison with regulators and legal counsel as required
Be proactive and demonstrate well considered judgements
Work closely with the wider Advisory and other Compliance teams, sharing knowledge and ensuring a coordinated and consistent approach in delivering Compliance advice

Skills:

Experience of delivering Compliance advice in an asset management environment (at least 5-6 years), including on ESG /sustainable aspects
Awareness of regulations within the asset management industry
Commercially aligned, can do attitude and pragmatic approach to provision of advice
Experience of UK and EU ESG initiatives (SFDR, TCFD, Taxonomy) is highly desirable
Good ability to analyse and interpret rules and published guidance from the regulators and other relevant bodies (FCA, CSSF and ESMA)
Self-starter, high levels of initiative and a strong work ethic
Ability to analyse complex and evolving positions and ability to express regulatory concepts in a clear and concise manner
Confident using core Office365 applications (MS Teams, OneNote) and able to embrace technology/new digital tools
Communicates with conviction across all levels of the organisation
Team player, supportive with a collegiate approach
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Attention to detail

If interested, please apply below. Alternatively, email your CV to chris.norton@goodmanmasson.com

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