At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead compliance efforts for marketing and distribution in a dynamic investment environment.
- Company: Join Blackstone, the world's largest alternative asset manager with a global impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse work culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunities for all applicants.
- Why this job: Be part of a top-tier team shaping compliance standards in the finance industry.
- Qualifications: 6-9 years in compliance with strong analytical and communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 120000 £ per year.
Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager, seeking to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. This position will be a key member of the Legal and Compliance team, playing an important role in continuing to build and develop the function to genuine “Best-in-Class” standards.
The Vice President will be part of the EMEA Distribution Compliance team, serving as the primary day-to-day counsel to the Institutional Client Solutions (ICS) and Private Wealth teams across all business units within Blackstone with respect to distributing products and marketing materials to investors. In this capacity, the Vice President will assist with legal and compliance matters that arise in connection with investor classification, domestic and global marketing registration, marketing material compliance review, and investor communications for Blackstone’s European Private Wealth business.
The Vice President will also work closely with others on Blackstone’s global Legal and Compliance (L&C) team, including the Chief Compliance Officers of the business units and marketing review teams in the APAC and US regions.
Responsibilities:
- Review marketing materials, due diligence responses, investor communications and other reporting related materials across various investment strategies from a legal, regulatory and compliance perspective.
- Review and advise on fund marketing and distribution related matters, helping to assess and manage regulatory and business risks.
- Act as local adviser and EMEA subject matter expert for the Private Wealth, principally in Europe but also globally.
- Assist in maintaining internal policies and procedures and current regulatory guidance with respect to marketing.
- Develop educational materials and trainings for Private Wealth business professionals with respect to EMEA marketing and fundraising regulations.
- Assist team members covering other Blackstone business units with jurisdictional guidance on AIFMD/MiFID/CBDF/SFDR and other European marketing regimes.
- Assist in assessing current and prospective regulatory risk through industry interaction and research.
- Assist with other day-to-day legal and compliance matters as needed.
Qualifications:
- Prior experience: 6-9 years at a compliance consultancy or alternative asset management firm.
- Prior experience in a relevant marketing/distribution compliance role.
- Knowledge of alternative investments.
- Understanding of AIFMD, MiFID and other European marketing regulations very desirable.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Strong drafting and organizational skills.
- Excellent judgement.
- Ability to communicate confidently, effectively, and diplomatically.
- Ability to work independently while remaining a strong team player.
- Ability to interpret legal and business terms.
- Substantial initiative, creativity and drive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or any other category protected by law. Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offence or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources.
Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following: Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or client questions; Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients; Supervising or training securities licensed employees; Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.
Note: The above list is not exhaustive and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis.
Distribution Compliance VP in London employer: Blackstone
Blackstone is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters professional growth and collaboration within its Legal and Compliance team in London. Employees benefit from comprehensive training programs, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders in a prestigious financial services firm, making it an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in compliance.
