Alantra is an independent global financial services firm that provides investment banking and asset management services to mid-market companies, families, and investors. The Group has over 500 professionals in Europe, the U.S., Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.In Investment Banking, Alantra has completed over 1,000 transactions in the last five years. Alantra combines a strong local presence in key financial centers with global sector- and product-specialized teams.In Alternative Asset Management, Alantra offers its clients unique access to a wide range of investment strategies in five highly specialized asset management classes (private equity, active funds, private debt, energy, and venture capital). As of 30 September 2025, assets under management from consolidated businesses stood at €2.7bn, while those managed by firms in which the Group holds a strategic stake amounted to €14.2bn.Job Description:R&amp;C Associate – LondonDepartment: Risk &amp; ComplianceReports to: UK Head of Compliance &amp; MLROLocation: London (with EU liaison)About AlantraAlantra is a global financial services group active in Investment Banking, Asset Management and Equities. The London office is a core hub for cross-border advisory, with the Risk &amp; Compliance team supporting UK and EU activity across all business lines.Role OverviewWe are seeking an R&amp;C Associate to provide day-to-day compliance oversight for our UK businesses and support coordination with EU affiliates. The role is close to deal activity, advising on regulatory issues, overseeing onboarding, monitoring conduct and conflicts, and ensuring compliance with UK/EU regulatory requirements.Ideal for candidates with 2–4 years’ experience in risk &amp; compliance in FS, or from a law firm (FS regulation) or compliance consultancy for financial services, preferably in the UK.Key ResponsibilitiesAdvisory &amp; Transactions- First point of contact for deal teams on MiFID II, MAR, COBS and conduct queries.- Review engagement letters, approve mandates, and oversee KYC/AML.- Provide regulatory input on deal structuring, disclosures, conflicts and client categorisation.Engagement Oversight- Ensure adherence to internal controls and approval processes.- Review transaction documents, marketing materials and legal drafts for regulatory risks.- Monitor cross-border activity, market abuse risk, financial promotions and conflicts.Information &amp; Conflicts Management- Oversee confidential information handling, insider lists and information barriers.- Conduct first-level conflict analysis and maintain conflicts registers.EU Coordination &amp; Group Support- Align UK/EU engagement standards and review cross-border materials.- Support periodic file reviews and tailored compliance training.Compliance Operations- Contribute to the Compliance Monitoring Programme and FCA/non-financial returns.- Maintain compliance/AML risk assessments, risk registers and horizon scanning.- Support prudential/ICARA work and SM&amp;CR processes.Requirements:Skills &amp; ExperienceEssential- 2–4 years’ experience in Compliance, Risk or Regulatory Advisory in FS, legal (FS regulation) or consultancy (FS compliance).- Experience with onboarding, engagement letters, approvals and transaction support.- Knowledge of MiFID II, MAR, FCA rules, GDPR and AML/KYC.- Solid understanding of financial instruments and strong knowledge of securitization structures (ABS, MBS, CLOs, credit-linked transactions)Desirable- Cross-border regulatory exposure, tied agents or passporting.- Experience in compliance assurance or framework design.Attributes- Commercial, pragmatic and confident with front-office stakeholders.- Highly organised and detail-driven.- Collaborative and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Alantra is an independent global mid-market financial services firm providing investment banking, asset management, and private capital services to companies, families, and investors operating in the mid-market segment. The Group has over 600 professionals across Europe, the US, Latin America, and Asia. Its Investment Banking division provides independent advice on M&amp;A, debt advisory, financial restructuring, structured funding &amp; asset-backed securitizations, credit portfolio advisory, and capital markets transactions, having advised on c. 750 deals for a total value of c. &euro;187bn in the last four years. Alantra&rsquo;s senior bankers and execution teams offer a global understanding of industry sectors combined with strong local relationships with the companies, investors, entrepreneurs, and financing institutions in each market. In Alternative Asset Management, Alantra offers its clients unique access to a wide range of investment strategies in five highly specialized asset management classes (private equity, active funds, private debt, energy, and venture capital). As of 31 December 2023, assets under management from consolidated and strategic businesses stood at &euro;15.6bn.

Risk & Compliance Associate

Alantra is an independent global financial services firm that provides investment banking and asset management services to mid-market companies, families, and investors. The Group has over 500 professionals in Europe, the U.S., Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.In Investment Banking, Alantra has completed over 1,000 transactions in the last five years. Alantra combines a strong local presence in key financial centers with global sector- and product-specialized teams.In Alternative Asset Management, Alantra offers its clients unique access to a wide range of investment strategies in five highly specialized asset management classes (private equity, active funds, private debt, energy, and venture capital). As of 30 September 2025, assets under management from consolidated businesses stood at €2.7bn, while those managed by firms in which the Group holds a strategic stake amounted to €14.2bn.Job Description:R&amp;C Associate – LondonDepartment: Risk &amp; ComplianceReports to: UK Head of Compliance &amp; MLROLocation: London (with EU liaison)About AlantraAlantra is a global financial services group active in Investment Banking, Asset Management and Equities. The London office is a core hub for cross-border advisory, with the Risk &amp; Compliance team supporting UK and EU activity across all business lines.Role OverviewWe are seeking an R&amp;C Associate to provide day-to-day compliance oversight for our UK businesses and support coordination with EU affiliates. The role is close to deal activity, advising on regulatory issues, overseeing onboarding, monitoring conduct and conflicts, and ensuring compliance with UK/EU regulatory requirements.Ideal for candidates with 2–4 years’ experience in risk &amp; compliance in FS, or from a law firm (FS regulation) or compliance consultancy for financial services, preferably in the UK.Key ResponsibilitiesAdvisory &amp; Transactions- First point of contact for deal teams on MiFID II, MAR, COBS and conduct queries.- Review engagement letters, approve mandates, and oversee KYC/AML.- Provide regulatory input on deal structuring, disclosures, conflicts and client categorisation.Engagement Oversight- Ensure adherence to internal controls and approval processes.- Review transaction documents, marketing materials and legal drafts for regulatory risks.- Monitor cross-border activity, market abuse risk, financial promotions and conflicts.Information &amp; Conflicts Management- Oversee confidential information handling, insider lists and information barriers.- Conduct first-level conflict analysis and maintain conflicts registers.EU Coordination &amp; Group Support- Align UK/EU engagement standards and review cross-border materials.- Support periodic file reviews and tailored compliance training.Compliance Operations- Contribute to the Compliance Monitoring Programme and FCA/non-financial returns.- Maintain compliance/AML risk assessments, risk registers and horizon scanning.- Support prudential/ICARA work and SM&amp;CR processes.Requirements:Skills &amp; ExperienceEssential- 2–4 years’ experience in Compliance, Risk or Regulatory Advisory in FS, legal (FS regulation) or consultancy (FS compliance).- Experience with onboarding, engagement letters, approvals and transaction support.- Knowledge of MiFID II, MAR, FCA rules, GDPR and AML/KYC.- Solid understanding of financial instruments and strong knowledge of securitization structures (ABS, MBS, CLOs, credit-linked transactions)Desirable- Cross-border regulatory exposure, tied agents or passporting.- Experience in compliance assurance or framework design.Attributes- Commercial, pragmatic and confident with front-office stakeholders.- Highly organised and detail-driven.- Collaborative and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

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