The Role

Senior Hedge Fund Compliance Manager (Boutique Global Macro Hedge Fund – potential to become SMF 16/ SMF 17)

Martis Search are representing a boutique Mayfair based Hedge Fund to hire a permanent “Senior Hedge Fund Compliance Manager.”

The Hedge Fund will be growing a lot in the next few years and this is a newly created position that will report into a Senior Compliance Manager. You will not be required to manage and Compliance staff.

This is a hands-on, build and grow role for a Compliance professional who wants to make a mark and influence the Compliance function.

This is an exciting time to join the business as there is involvement (from a Compliance perspective) for new Hedge Fund launches, as well as managing and improving existing Compliance Frameworks and processes for their existing Funds.

The department is a very flat structure and this is a true “boutique” Mayfair Hedge Fund, so the learning curve, workloads and expectations are steep. However, as a result they are willing to pay and reward well.

In-our-opinion, this is an excellent opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement an enhanced compliance framework tailored to the firm’s current AUM and global trading activities.
• Proactively conduct regulatory horizon scanning to identify emerging risks, rule changes, and global regulatory developments relevant to the firm’s strategy and jurisdictions
• Act as SMF16/17 for the FCA (or oversee future transition to SMF status depending on candidate seniority).
• Own the day-to-day compliance programme, including:

• Monitoring of trading activity
• PA dealing oversight
• Conflicts of interest
• AML/KYC
• Marketing materials review

• Ensure policies are up to date with UK, EU, and global regulatory developments.
• Lead all regulatory filings and correspondence with the FCA and other relevant authorities.
• Maintain and deliver the annual compliance training programme.
• Conduct internal compliance reviews and provide reporting to the Board/Executive Committee.
• Manage any third-party compliance advisors during transitional period (if applicable).
• Partner with legal, operations, and investor relations teams on cross-functional initiatives.
• Support due diligence processes with institutional allocators and consultants.

Candidate Profile

• Strong background in compliance within hedge funds, asset managers, or investment firms.
• Solid grasp of FCA rules for asset managers / hedge funds
• Ability to operate independently and build a scalable compliance framework from the ground up.
• Comfortable interfacing with senior stakeholders including fund managers, investors, and regulators.
• Pragmatic, commercial mindset – someone who sees compliance as an enabler, not just a gatekeeper.

Why Join this Hedge Fund?

• Join a high-performing, globally respected hedge fund at a critical point in its operational scale-up.
• Shape a function, not inherit one – full scope to design and influence.
• Work closely with world-class investment professionals in a lean, collaborative structure.
• Competitive compensation and clear long-term progression.
• Hybrid working, with a strong culture of autonomy and excellence.

Salary

Between £100 k pa – £150 k pa (dependent upon experience), plus strong annual discretionary bonus, pension, healthcare etc.