Job Description
Who we are
Aberdeen Investments is part of Aberdeen Group plc, one of the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments groups.
Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry’s best talent.
Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders and society.
We are repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand and are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.
As a global business, Aberdeen consists of three divisions: Investments, Adviser, and interactive investor (ii). Each division is dedicated to meeting and adapting to our clients' evolving needs.
In European markets, our dedicated and highly experienced investment team manages our European products, including emerging market income and debt, smaller companies, European credit, ETFs, real estate and sustainable investing propositions.
We have offices in Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK. Our breadth of experience gives us close proximity to the companies we invest in and the markets we operate in.
About the Department
This role forms part of the Compliance Advisory Team of Aberdeen Investments Luxembourg, reporting directly into the Head of Compliance.
About the Role
This is a 12-month fixed term contract.
The position will support the Conducting Officer responsible for the Compliance function in ensuring the fulfilment of regulatory obligations related to the UCITS Management Company and AIFM activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and support to the business on all regulatory matters relevant to the IFM and its managed UCITS/AIFs.
- Provide Compliance support and challenge throughout the product lifecycle, including fund launches, significant changes, mergers, liquidations and prospectus updates.
- Compliance review of marketing materials, presentations, PRIIPs KIDs and website content to ensure compliance with applicable requirements
- Review and analyse new or evolving regulatory developments at both EU and Luxembourg levels.
- Participate in business discussions on ESG related topics (e.g. for new fund launches or repositioning) and provide Compliance guidance and support.
About the Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Demonstrable experience of working in a compliance role within the Financial Services sector.
- Practical experience with ESG related topics, disclosures and queries.
- Ability to manage constructive relationships with various stakeholders.
- Exposure to providing guidance to first line teams.
- Strong skills working with governance and regulations.
Our benefits
There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.
The Company will provide the employee with contributions of 7% of the monthly salary, with 2 years vesting period, Discretionary Bonus, Risk Insurance – Death, Risk Insurance - Disability, Lunch Vouchers, Gym Membership, Teleworking allowance.
Our business
Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas – our vectors of growth – focused on our clients’ changing needs. You can find out more about what we do here.
An inclusive way of working
Whatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we’d like to hear from you.
At Aberdeen we’ve adopted a ‘blended working’ approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business.
An inclusive culture, where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements – for example, because you are neurodivergent, or have a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, visible or invisible disability – please let us know and we’ll be happy to help.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.Top Skills
What We Do
abrdn is a global investment company that helps clients and customers plan, save and invest for the future. Our purpose is to enable our clients to be better investors. Our strategy is to deliver client-led growth. We are structured around three businesses – Investments, Adviser and Personal – focused on their changing needs
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