Compliance Manager, Abrdn

Salary not provided

Mid and Senior level

Dublin

Savings & investment company

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Savings & investment company

501-1000 employees

B2BInvestingFinancial Services

Be an early applicant

Salary not provided

Mid and Senior level

Dublin

501-1000 employees

B2BInvestingFinancial Services

Company mission

Helping clients to prepare for the future

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

A strong track record in Compliance/Risk/Legal or similar functions
Experience in the Asset Management or Fund Industry or in the broader Financial Services Industry, preferably in Ireland
An understanding of Central Bank of Ireland standards and practices, MiFID II, AIFMD, UCITS Directive, and Anti Financial Crime legislation is preferable but not a prerequisite. Training on the job will be provided on all relevant legal and regulatory elements
Good understanding of EU regulatory regime is preferable but not a prerequisite
Fluent in English
Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
A good sense of integrity and a demonstrable approach to discretion recognising they may periodically be in receipt of sensitive information
Strong communication skills
Flexible
Ability to work alone and as part of a wider Compliance team
“Get it done” work mentality

What the job involves

Abdrn Investments Ireland Limited (Aberdeen Ireland) is a MiFID investment firm located in Dublin with six branches around Europe
The successful candidate will report to the Head of Compliance and will be responsible for providing compliance advisory services to the Aberdeen Ireland business and its branches
When time allows, the Compliance Manager will become involved in Group projects or support other offices in EMEA ex-UK, as may be required from time to time
The purpose of the role is to support the development, implementation and execution of the Compliance Framework and operating model of Aberdeen Ireland and its European branch network
In addition, the Compliance Manager will be responsible for the effective provision of technical compliance advisory services required to support all aspects of Aberdeen Ireland and its branches and will support and be an integral part of the Aberdeen Ireland and EMEA Compliance team
To be responsible for the provision of high quality, compliance advice through liaising with senior management and other employees and to support Aberdeen Ireland’s business activities in accordance with both the Firm’s risk appetite and all prevailing regulatory requirements
To provide on-going support to the Aberdeen Ireland Head of Compliance
To provide on-going compliance support, advice and oversight to any Aberdeen Ireland European branches to which you have been aligned
To monitor regulatory developments for the jurisdictions for which you are responsible, as well as evolving best practices in compliance control and to keep the Aberdeen Ireland branches advised of any potential impact. This includes ensuring the efficiency of compliance controls and processes and improving them continuously
To provide compliance training to Aberdeen Ireland staff
To sponsor the highest standards of conduct and ethical practice across the Aberdeen Ireland business in strict compliance with the letter and spirit of regulatory standards and in accordance with the group’s commitment towards acting in the best interests of our customers at all times
To prepare reports for the Head of Compliance for Committee and Board meetings of Aberdeen Ireland and, when required other Aberdeen regulated group companies and committees, to ensure that management are suitably appraised of relevant and material regulatory compliance issues
To review and sign off presentation material used by Business Development with potential and existing clients/distributors as required. The role will require a close working relationship with Aberdeen’s Marketing Department, Aberdeen’s Business Development Department and Group Distribution Compliance
To liaise regularly with the Line Manager and senior management in Aberdeen to ensure that general compliance assistance is provided, as required
To provide support for other areas of Aberdeen Risk & Compliance as directed by your Line Manager from time to time
To support and oversee the management of financial crime, data protection and other regulatory risks for the business and support the implementation of the relevant frameworks as required

Application process

End Date: August 28, 2025

Our take

Abrdn, formerly known as Standard Life Aberdeen, is a global investment company helping its clients to save and invest for their futures. It operates three businesses - Investments, Adviser and Personal - and has been operating since way back in 1825.

Nowadays, atop its investment and advice services, the company delivers two platforms for financial advisers. The first, Wrap, enables users to build and manage portfolios for each client. It also includes SIPP drawdown capabilities - which means advisers can choose the best platform charges when client assets are at their highest. The second, Elevate, encompasses a suite of tools for advisers to save time and make sure their clients are informed.

In 2023, Abrdn announced "adviserOS", which represents an upgrade to their platform offerings. There is limited information to go on, but the company claims this new venture will be simpler and data-led, as well as require less admin. It will be interesting to see if this new release keeps pace with tech developments across the investment space and allows abrdn to continue as an innovator.