EMEA Regulatory Compensation - Associate

We are seeking a technically strong and analytically minded Associate to join the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) HR Regulatory team. The role focuses on the delivery of core regulatory processes, including regulatory reporting and Material Risk Taker (MRT) identification, and requires advanced technical skills to support data analysis and reporting. The successful candidate will also contribute to the team's ongoing efforts to introduce automation and innovative technology solutions to streamline processes, strengthen controls and enhance the overall regulatory reporting framework.

As an Associate in the EMEA HR Regulatory Team, you will be responsible for monitoring and implementing EMEA remuneration regulations which impact the Firm’s businesses and functions across the region. This encompasses regulations impacting both the Banking and Investment Firms industries - primarily CRD V, IFPR, AIFMD and UCITS V - including relevant remuneration policies and processes, remuneration governance, regulatory reporting and disclosures.

Job responsibilities

• Monitors external regulatory developments and assesses impact for the Firm
• Supports the annual review of “material risk taker” (MRT) identification methodology and day-to-day management of the MRT population
• Prepares of Board and Remuneration Committee materials on remuneration governance matters
• Prepares / reviews of quantitative and qualitative regulatory submissions
• Prepares / reviews of public remuneration disclosures
• Updates applicable Remuneration Policies in line with relevant regulations and practice
• Drafts responses to regulators on remuneration practices and processes
• Maintains and implements up to date policies and procedures
• Partners on regulatory remuneration matters within HR, Control Function partners and the business

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Ability to distil and articulate simply complex regulatory matters
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including advanced Excel
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Pro-active approach to project management and prioritising work-load
• Proven ability to work independently with broad range of stakeholders
• Thorough attention to detail
• Pro-active in raising issues and identifying opportunities for process improvements

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Familiarity with Alteryx workflows
• Experience with leveraging AI tools for process improvements