Waystone leads the way in specialist services for the asset management industry.Partnering with institutional investors, investment funds and asset managers, Waystone builds, supports and protects investment structures and strategies worldwide.
With over 20 years’ experience and a comprehensive range of specialist services to its name, Waystone is now serving assets under management in excess of $2Tn. Waystone provides its clients with the guidance and tools to allow them to focus on managing their investment goals with confidence.
Summary: The Associate Director will be an integral part of the COE’s success. The role of the Associate Director – EMIR Oversight COE is to ensure adherence to regulatory reporting requirements on behalf of external and internal clients. The Associate Director EMIR Oversight COE also has the responsibility to assist to ensure an appropriate framework is in place within which the EMIR Oversight COE team will operate and best serve the Waystone business lines it supports. They will assist in growing the EMIR Oversight COE with a specific focus on successfully integrating regulatory reporting activities from global business units where appropriate.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Management of global COE team members to ensure adherence to EMIR & SFTR regulatory reporting requirements and overall responsibility for the timely adherence of such requirements. This will include management of both onshore and offshore team members.
Proactively collaborate on centralizing activities into the COE team – engage with appropriate stakeholders to meet the business’ evolving needs in a structured, proactive manner
Assist in ensuring an appropriate EMIR Oversight COE framework is in place e.g. ensure SLA’s, KPI’s etc. are established between COE and outsourcing entity.
Ensuring that as the EMIR Oversight COE expands this framework is in place consistently across all outsourcing entities.
Work with other Waystone Group entities to establish areas the COE can add value to the group with regards to activities specific to EMIR & SFTR.
Be proficient in problem solving, striving to use own initiative to take ownership of projects.
Understand systems both internal and external and proactively engage with stakeholders to ensure Waystone has a system in place with best serves Waystone’s strategic needs.
Ensure a robust control environment is place, including documentation, which is aligned with Waystone’s policies and procedures.
Provide adequate documentation and backup of all operational processes and complie procedures.
Proactively manage the team and ensure the appropriate structure is in place to meet the requirements of Internal and External stakeholders.
Identify opportunities where cross-pollination with other Waystone teams is possible.
Attend presentations to clients and potential clients when required to present and discuss EMIR & SFTR in the context of the COE.
Participate in compliance meetings and attend technical training when required.
Work co-operatively with other groups in different locations and time zones.
Assisting the business with ad-hoc client queries.
Aspire to be a subject matter expert in regulatory reporting requirements specific to EMIR, SFTR, MAS, ASIC, Finfrag and other regulatory filing requirements.
Communicate with clients to ensure satisfaction with the service provided and to resolve any potential issues.
Follow and enhance existing procedures, to solve routine problems and help in the development of new procedures as equired.
Keep abreast of regulatory changes.
Independently liaise with fund service providers as required.
Other projects and duties as assigned.
Be driven, inquisitive and be able to self-manage.
Experience:
The successful candidate will have worked for at least 8–10+ years in a regulatory related
role preferably within the funds industry. They will have experience in dealing with both external and
internal clients.
Previous management or supervisor experience is essential. The successful candidate will have built and lead high performing teams.
The successful candidate will have experience working for a dynamic organization and have a proven track record of delivering strategic initiatives.
Knowledge of or previous exposure to some regulatory filings, including but not limited to, EMIR, SFTR, MAS, ASIC, FinfraG, AIFMD, UCITS, CPO-PQR, Form PF, Solvency II, OPERA, and PRIIP’s is preferable but not a requirement.
The role involves detailed use of Excel and is a quantitative role so an aptitude and comfort working with
numbers and spreadsheets is preferred.
Strong communication skills both written and oral are essential.
Education:
A minimum of a 3rd level Degree in Finance, Business or similar field is required. A Master’s
Degree in a Finance or Mathematical field or a related professional qualification would be desirable.