Part-Time Compliance Officer

Part-Time Compliance Officer (50%)

Location: London

Company: MCP Emerging Markets LLP (MCP)

Type: Part-Time (50%)

Experience Level: Senior/Experienced

MCP is a specialist asset manager focused on emerging and frontier markets, with offices in London and Munich. The firm manages a high-conviction, long-only equity strategy targeting small- and mid-cap companies with strong fundamentals and robust ESG performance. MCP is authorised and regulated by the FCA as a full-scope UK AIFM with MiFID top-up permissions and is classified as a CPMI firm for prudential purposes. It operates under both the AIFMD and MiFID regulatory frameworks.

We manage both UCITS and AIF structures, including a Luxembourg SICAV and a UK-listed investment trust, with regulatory permissions covering portfolio management, investment advice, and arranging and dealing in investments. MCP does not hold client money or assets.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and independent Compliance Officer (SMF16/SMF17) to join our London team on a part-time basis (50%). This is a senior role, responsible for maintaining and evolving the firm’s compliance framework in line with regulatory requirements and the firm’s ongoing growth.

The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of regulatory compliance and take formal responsibility for the firm’s compliance function under the FCA’s Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR). You will work closely with the founding partner, investment team, and external advisors, and serve as the key liaison with the FCA and other regulatory stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the firm’s FCA-registered Compliance Officer (SMF16) and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (SMF17) under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime.
• Lead the firm’s compliance function, including oversight of the compliance monitoring programme and associated reporting to senior management and fund boards.
• Ensure the timely submission of all regulatory filings (e.g. FCA RegData, AIFMD Annex IV, transaction reporting, financial promotions).
• Maintain, implement, and evolve internal policies and procedures in accordance with FCA requirements and industry best practice.
• Monitor compliance with AML, anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), data protection, and other relevant legal obligations.
• Coordinate compliance-related due diligence processes and respond to investor and regulatory requests.
• Deliver regular compliance training and staff briefings; maintain personal account dealing logs, certifications, and policy attestations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the FCA, compliance consultants, fund administrators, auditors, and legal counsel.
• Proactively support the continuous development of the compliance framework in line with the firm’s evolving business activities and regulatory landscape.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in a compliance role within the asset management industry.
• Strong knowledge of the FCA Handbook, AIFMD, SM&CR, and broader UK/EU regulatory environment.
• Prior experience acting as an SMF16 and/or SMF17 or assistant Compliance Officer highly desirable.
• Familiarity with regulated fund structures such as Luxembourg SICAVs and UK-listed investment companies.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements in a practical, risk-based manner.
• Outstanding organisational and communication skills; able to interact confidently with senior management, service providers, and regulators.
• Self-motivated, discreet, and comfortable working independently in a small, entrepreneurial team environment.
• Degree-qualified; relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CISI, ICA, legal or compliance certifications) preferred.

Please email your CV to [email protected].