Compliance Assistant, Trainee

You will join as part of the Investment20/20 programme.

Company Overview

Our multi-affiliate approach connects you to the independent thinking and focused expertise of more than 15 active managers. Ranked among the world’s largest asset managers, we deliver a diverse range of solutions across asset classes, styles, and vehicles. We’re dedicated to advancing sustainable finance and developing innovative ESG products. We consult and partner with our clients, and continually evaluate markets and assumptions to ensure their strategy delivers on long-term goals.

At Natixis Investment Managers, we continuously work to create an environment that promotes diversity and inclusion in all its forms, across gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity and background. We believe this creates equal opportunities for our employees — and better outcomes for our clients and communities. We are committed to finding reasonable adjustments for candidates during our recruitment process. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you by emailing us.

Programme information

As a Trainee, you will have the opportunity to learn from passionate and knowledgeable people with invaluable hands-on training. You will have opportunities to take part in team offsites and team building to further enhance your skills, ensuring you stay ahead of the game. We offer hybrid working (a minimum of two days in the office per week) and a generous holiday allowance of 26 days per annum, plus an extra day off on your birthday. The internship will last a total of 18-20 months with an annual salary of £35,000.

What are we looking for?

We currently have an open position for a Trainee within our UK Compliance team. This role will provide you with valuable experience and an opportunity to develop expert knowledge as it relates to financial services, with dedicated support and training from the team. If you’re a self-motivated, team player, this is the role for you!

The team

Reporting to the Head of Compliance, UK/MENA, you will be working closely with a diverse and supportive team of four individuals within the UK. You will also work closely with other departments across the company such as HR, Sales, Investment Solutions and Marketing.

Responsibilities include

• Providing support to the UK Compliance team on various topics
• Financial promotion / Marketing & Communications sign-off
• Execution of Compliance Monitoring reviews: definition of the testing methodology, formalisation of the tests and writing up conclusions
• Data intelligence gathering / report writing (particularly in respect of data analytic exception reporting and management information)
• Logging employee’s personal transactions and Outside Business Interests reported to Compliance
• Reviewing Gifts & Entertainment
• Co-ordinating the employee new joiner Compliance pack
• Co-ordinating, arranging and tracking the roll-out of Compliance training to employees
• Interpreting current and new regulations, and advising the business accordingly
• Review and update of policies and procedures, and support provided in relation to training to employees
• Co-ordinating Compliance team meeting content and agenda; presenting during Compliance team meetings
• Involved in ad-hoc projects (such as training reminders, new joiner Compliance packs etc.)

Skills and requirements

• Team player;
• Self-motivated;
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal;
• Eye for detail;
• Enjoy interpreting data and inquisitive;
• Intermediate / Advanced data analysis experience using Microsoft Excel would be advantageous;
• We welcome applications from those seeking their next role and maybe have some transferable skills

How to apply

Please email your CV and Cover Letter to HR.

Interviews will take place in May. If your application is successful, you will receive an email from the HR team to invite you for an initial phone call. The interview process and corresponding preparation advice will be outlined during your initial call.

Start date: TBC probably June

Closing date: 30th April