Project Manager, Risk Manager​/Analyst, Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Job Title :
Project Manager

About the Job you are considering:

The Project Manager will be responsible for leading the end-to-end transition of an Authorized Fund Manager (AFM) to a Host Authorized Corporate Director (ACD) model. The role requires ownership of regulatory, operational, legal, commercial, and governance work streams to ensure seamless and compliant migration with minimal impact on clients, funds, and business operations.

Hybrid working:

The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.

Your Role:

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive transition plan covering:
  • Governance
  • Regulatory approvals
  • Fund novation/migration
  • Operational onboarding
• Coordinate multiple stakeholders across:
  • Legal
  • Compliance
  • Operations
  • Distribution
  • External service providers
• Manage regulatory engagement, including interactions with the FCA, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Oversee relationships with key third parties:
  • Host ACD
  • Depositaries
  • Fund administrators
  • Custodians
• Identify, track, and mitigate:
  • Risks
  • Issues
  • Dependencies
• Ensure:
  • Accurate data migration
  • Documentation updates
  • Operational readiness
• Provide clear governance reporting and stakeholder communication to senior leadership.
• Support:
  • Testing
  • Implementation
  • Go-live activities
  • Post-transition stabilization
    

Your Skills

Domain Expertise

• Asset Management
• Fund Services
• UK Authorised Funds
• ACD operating model and responsibilities

Project Management

• Large-scale transition and transformation delivery
• Regulatory change programs
• Operational transformation initiatives
• End-to-end project lifecycle management

Stakeholder Management

• Senior leadership engagement
• Regulatory coordination
• Vendor and third-party management
• Cross-functional team leadership

Core Competencies

• Risk and issue management
• Communication and reporting
• Problem-solving
• Governance and controls
• Data migration oversight

Key Interview Focus Areas

If preparing for this role, expect questions around:

Success Outcome

Successfully transition the AFM's funds and operations to a Host ACD platform, delivering:

• Full regulatory compliance
• Operational continuity
• Effective governance
• Minimal client impact

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