Appointed Representative - Associate

The Company

Langham Hall is one of the fastest growing businesses in the alternatives fund administration sector. It is also one of the last remaining owner managed businesses, providing premium quality accounting, administration and investor reporting services to private equity and fund clients. Langham Hall has a dynamic management and leadership team, all of whom are involved in client work which ensures a rigorous focus on quality of client work and support for the teams. The group has a presence in the UK, Jersey, Guernsey, Luxembourg, Hong Kong, Singapore and New York and 800 staff administering more than $190bn of private equity and real estate funds. Langham Hall is also a leading provider of AIFMD services, with depositary services safekeeping more than $150bn of assets. It is licensed as a Host AIFM and Depositary in the UK and Luxembourg in respect of private equity, real estate, debt and infrastructure funds.

The Rol

eLangham Hall is hiring a new Associate in the Regulatory Hosting team to work on Appointed Representative (AR) services. We provide services to entities needing regulatory cover for activities in managing and/or advising on real estate, private equity, infrastructure, private debt deals, sourcing and negotiating these deals and finding investors for funds and/or collective investment schemes investing into these types of assets

.
This role gives ample opportunities to undertake client facing work and develop key skills in project and team management. There is a generous provision for professional qualifications and the possibility to enhance specialisation or improve soft skills. The role will suit someone who enjoys a broad remit. Whilst the focus is our AR service line and clients, the successful incumbent will gain experience in wider elements of internal compliance and projects across the regulatory hosting function, which also provides host AIFM and Operator service

s.
We expect the successful candidate will be familiar with the FCA regulatory compliance regime applying to these regulated activities and/or funds, whether as part of a specialist role or previous more general regulatory, legal or compliance experience. The successful candidate will need client skills and communication, an intermediate level of knowledge on financial services regulation and fund universe, organisation skills and teamwork. We would be looking for an enthusiastic, commercially minded person who is also genuinely interested in the funds sect

or.
Whilst the role description gives an indication of the key attributes and skills which are beneficial, we focus on team fit and eagerness to learn as well as transferable skills or experie

nce.
Responsibili

• ties:Manage and act as escalation / knowledge point for AR Analysts in relation to cli
• ents.Client relationship management including communication face-to-face, on the phone and via e
• mail.Assess risks posed by Appointed Representatives and be able to solve problems or manage resolution / escala
• tion.Manage Risk Committee proc
• essesAssist Compliance Director with required work in relation to internal compliance requirements including if applicable regulatory capital assessments, risk assessments, Compliance monitoring, internal policies
• etc.Be involved in business development and procurement of new clients for the business where required, such as taking part in pitch calls and preparing propo
• sals.Review of the onboarding process for Appointed Representatives and Approved Persons including AML and KYC review, review of forms to the FCA and review of financial information and analysis of financial posi
• tion.Accompany analysts to in-person meetings with clients to discuss business plans and regulatory upd
• ates.Sign off in relation to ongoing monitoring and oversight of all Appointed Representa
• tivesAssist analysts in complex matters arising from the review of marketing materials relating to investment products to ensure that the contents are compliant with regulatory stand
• ards.Enforcement and review of analyst work output and completion of client-related tracking sys
• tems.Work collaboratively with team to propose solutions to regulatory issues or queries through research and discus
• sion.Suggest and manage projects to improve service offe
• ring.Keep abreast of regulatory changes which may impact the team or Appointed Representatives and create gap analyses where required to improve existing proce
• sses.Update of policies and procedures to ensure that they remain compliant and appropriate for the work the team
• does.Lead sensitive and or technical conversations between Appointed Representatives or their advisors and senior management, in relation to AR regime or relevant regulatory cha

nges.
In addition to the duties listed above, the candidate may be requested to perform other ad hoc work from time to

time.
Technical Knowledge / Skills R

• equiredRegulatory experience, including understanding of the Appointed Representative
• regime.A thorough understanding of the principles of control frameworks and risk management pro
• cesses.Ability to present complex information and respond to questions from within the team and from c
• lients.Excellent attention to detail and an inquisitive mi
• nd-set.Ability to think laterally about the practical application of the FCA rules and regul
• ations.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations for which there may be little pre
• cedent.Ability to work in a small team environment with focused and hardworking indiv
• iduals.Ability to plan effectively and prioritise wo
• rkload.The individual must have excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication
• skills.Management experience preferable – this may be through delegation or supervision of junior colleagues rather than direct mana
• gement.Ability to communicate ideas across stakeholders of varying sen
• iority.Excellent numeracy and written communication
• skills.Proficient in MS

Office.
Education/Qualifi

• cations:Education to degree level (2:1 and
• above).Relevant compliance qualifications (CISI, ICA) ben
• eficial.Previous experience in FCA regulation or working in regulated envir