Compliance Assistant Manager

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the compliance policies and procedure library, including drafting, reviewing, and enhancing documentation.
• Monitor and track regulatory developments (FCA, SEC, NFA, JMLSG, FATF) and assess their impact on business operations.
• Support end-to-end AML/KYC onboarding and periodic reviews for counterparties and service providers.
• Review and quality assure KYC documentation across SDD, CDD, and EDD levels.
• Support the compliance monitoring programme, including testing and tracking actions across the business.
• Assist in preparing periodic compliance reports and management information (MI) for the CCO and the board.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and scalability of compliance processes.

Requirements

• 4+ years of compliance experience within an FCA, SEC, or NFA-regulated financial services firm.
• Strong understanding of financial services regulation, including FCA rules (SYSC, COBS), MLRs 2017, and JMLSG guidance.
• Demonstrable experience drafting and reviewing compliance policies and procedures.
• Proven experience with AML/KYC processes, including onboarding and due diligence.
• Experience tracking and assessing regulatory change and its business impact.
• Strong written communication skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional compliance qualification (e.g., ICA, ACAMS, or equivalent).
• Experience supporting regulatory interactions or audits.
• Exposure to multiple regulatory regimes (UK, US, or international).
• Experience with KYC system implementation or remediation projects.

Benefits

• Competitive bonus scheme.
• Bupa health & dental, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced pension, and generous annual leave.
• Enhanced parental leave, special leave allowances, and charity giving options.
• Regular team events, including summer and Christmas parties, knowledge sharing sessions, and quarterly town halls.
• Team lunches, dinners, Friday drinks, and team sport activities.

About the Company

Founded in 2011, Fasanara is a global asset manager and technology platform managing approximately USD 5.7 billion AUM in Fintech strategies. We are a pioneer investor in Fintech Lending and Digital Asset investing, working on behalf of pension funds and insurance companies in Europe and North America. We pride ourselves on a meritocratic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial culture that rewards impact and excellence.