Senior Compliance Officer

Partners Group seeks a Senior Compliance Officer in Switzerland to support its UK regulatory operations, focusing on FCA, MiFID, and AIFM obligations within a global private markets investment team.

This position serves as a key member of a two-person team covering the United Kingdom, while also integrating with the broader global compliance structure. The role is designed for an individual who can take ownership of diverse regulatory tasks, blending strategic advice with practical implementation for an alternative investment fund manager and a MiFID investment firm. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Compliance UK to ensure all legal and regulatory duties are met.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply UK financial services laws, with a specific emphasis on public markets regulations.
• Act as the primary expert for MiFID requirements and provide necessary support for AIFM entity compliance.
• Oversee Client Money and Assets (CASS) procedures to ensure strict adherence to standards.
• Deliver daily regulatory guidance to business units regarding investments, distribution, and financial promotions.
• Advise internal stakeholders on regulatory changes and coordinate the implementation of new rules.
• Prepare management information reports and assist with corporate governance activities.
• Provide direction on public markets activities, including best execution, trade allocation, and market abuse monitoring.
• Manage regulatory reporting, filings, and communications with external regulators and stakeholders.
• Conduct compliance monitoring reviews and thematic assessments, ensuring issues are escalated and remediated.
• Create, maintain, and update compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Review and update compliance risk assessments regularly.
• Train employees on compliance policies, regulatory duties, and expected conduct.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of UK financial services legislation.
• Expertise in MiFID and AIFM regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with Client Money and Assets (CASS) processes.
• Strong background in regulatory compliance and corporate governance.
• Knowledge of market abuse monitoring techniques.

About the company

Partners Group is a global private markets investment manager that serves more than 800 institutional clients. The firm manages USD 185 billion in assets and employs over 2,000 professionals across 24 offices worldwide.

• Global presence with operations in 24 offices.
• Large-scale asset management with USD 185 billion under management.
• Service-oriented approach to over 800 institutional clients.