Head of Compliance

Third Bridge is a market-leading investment research firm. We provide integrated solutions for the world’s top investors and business leaders to help them make smarter and faster decisions. No other company in the world provides the same holistic investment offering: our superpower is the combination of human insights and unique investor-led content with a global expert network. We serve over 1,000 investment firms, offering clients 24/7 coverage through our team of 1,500 employees located across twelve offices.

What will you do?

The Head of Compliance is the senior manager responsible for all aspects of Compliance for the EU and US regions and operationalising compliance systems and processes across the business. This role reports directly to the Global Head of Compliance.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior leader in Compliance engaging with regional SLTs.

• Assist the Global Head of Compliance and General Counsel in coordinating and executing global strategy.

• Seek and offer opportunities to improve engagement and processes within the team, stakeholders and clients. 

• Work collaboratively with leadership in Compliance Operations, China Compliance and Audit.

• Manage and nurture teams in each region, overseeing day to day operations and serving as the point of escalation.

• Lead new policy initiatives and oversee annual reviews.

• Engage directly with clients throughout the client lifecycle and nurture relationships. 

• Collaborate with the Legal team to support contract negotiations and manage risks. 

• Play an active role in company wide training development and delivery.

What will you bring?

As a people-oriented manager you enjoy mentoring others: passionate about nurturing talent and growing a strong impactful team. You thrive in a dynamic and agile environment, and you're rewarded by seeing the tangible benefit of your efforts by your contributions and those of your team.

We are seeking applicants who have:

• Demonstrated mastery of a corporate compliance program, including the management of policies, procedures and training.

• A degree level qualification - law degree preferred but not required

• Experience at a financial services regulator or regulated/registered investment firm or bank

• Demonstrated business and professional acumen 

• Experience working autonomously and making decisions

• Experience dealing with stakeholders and/or clients 

• Experience managing a team

We truly care about our people so in return for your work, you’ll get:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme
• Vacation: 15 days (which increases to 20 days after 2 years of service) plus US Holidays
• Learning: personal development allowance of $1,150 per year.
• Health and wellbeing: a variety of insurance plans, including health coverage by Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Medical Insurance, Dental insurance and Vision plan, plus a personal HSA (Health Saving Account) and Medical FSA (Flexible Spending Account). And also a variety of health and wellbeing events to focus on mental health.
• Future and family: 401K matching up to 5% of your base salary, life insurance, a long-term disability policy dependent care FSA and pet insurance.
• Flexibility: work from anywhere for one month per year, 2 annual volunteer days, 2 personal days when life throws you a curveball and 'Summer Fridays'
• Rewards: get points through our colleague-to-colleague recognition programme to spend on hotels, gift cards, donations to charity and more.
• Social: weekly optional social gatherings, daily breakfast and snacks, social events - ESG: CSR, Environment and Diversity & Inclusion (including Women at Third Bridge, Pride and Blkbridge)
• Frontline Innovation: your chance to share your ideas for improvement through events

The successful candidate must, by the start of the employment, have permission to work in the country they are applying. 

We know that to be truly innovative, we need to have a diverse team around us. That is why Third Bridge is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are not 100% sure if you are right for the role, please apply anyway and we will be happy to consider your application.