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Position Overview:
The Senior Compliance Manager will join StepStone’s global Compliance team, supporting the compliance program for StepStone Group Europe Alternative Investments Limited (SGEAIL) and related European as well as global activities. This role is based in Dublin and is designed for a compliance professional with relevant experience and a collaborative mindset, seeking to develop expertise in private markets and cross-border regulatory frameworks. The Senior Compliance Manager will play a key role in ensuring SGEAIL’s adherence to regulatory requirements, supporting the development and maintenance of compliance infrastructure, and contributing to a culture of integrity and accountability. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and talented senior compliance professional to join the European arm of a multi-billion dollar global private markets asset manager in a position with a unique exposure to global regulatory authorities within a supportive and strong compliance culture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advising and liaising with management and staff throughout the business on compliance and regulatory issues and their obligations.
- Identifying efficiencies in current processes and advising the business on how to implement.
- Assisting in the development and maintenance of compliance policies and procedures to ensure the firm adheres to its regulatory requirements.
- Ensuring regulatory permissions remain current and appropriate for business needs.
- Implementation of and conducting compliance surveillance and monitoring activities.
- Maintaining and developing the compliance monitoring programme and regulatory reporting obligations.
- Keeping abreast of regulatory developments and industry initiatives and advising the firm accordingly.
- Assist in other compliance matters as may be necessary and as directed.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience in asset management with proficiency in AIFMD and MiFID regulations; experience with UCITS is beneficial.
- Experience working with EU regulators (CBI, CSSF) is a plus.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills. Ability to present complex technical information clearly and accurately.
- High integrity and sound judgment; able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Strong understanding of the private markets and associated investment products (i.e. commingled funds, separately managed accounts, and some knowledge of registered investment companies (preferred)). Experience in analyzing new and amended regulations, and developing, amending and implementing policies and procedures.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience and comfort with technological platforms is desirable.
At StepStone, we believe that our people are our most important asset and crucial to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an environment that empowers our employees and allows them to be heard, regardless of title or tenure. Our organizational community features multiple Employment Resource Groups as well as mentorship programs to enhance the employee experience for all.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, StepStone does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.
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StepStone Group (Nasdaq: STEP) is a global private markets investment firm focused on providing customized investment solutions and advisory and data services to our clients. StepStone’s clients include some of the world’s largest public and private defined benefit and defined contribution pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and insurance companies, as well as prominent endowments, foundations, family offices and private wealth clients, which include high-net-worth and mass affluent individuals.StepStone partners with its clients to develop and build private markets portfolios designed to meet their specific objectives across the private equity, infrastructure, private debt and real estate asset classes.
