About this role
We are seeking an experienced AIFMD subject matter expert to provide operational support for recurring AIFMD / Annex IV regulatory reporting , alongside regulatory change analysis and implementation support relating to AIFMD II (AIFMD 2.0) .
The engagement will focus on ensuring the client maintains accurate, timely and compliant regulatory reporting , while strengthening operational processes and controls and preparing the organisation for upcoming regulatory and reporting requirements.
Requirements
- Provide ongoing operational support for AIFMD / Annex IV reporting , ensuring submissions are timely, complete and accurate.
- Review and assess existing AIFMD reporting processes, data flows, controls, governance and ownership models .
- Analyse upcoming AIFMD II / AIFMD 2.0 regulatory requirements and assess their impact on current processes and operating models.
- Identify gaps between current-state capabilities and future regulatory requirements, including process, data, system and control gaps .
- Translate regulatory requirements into clear and actionable business, operational, data, technology and control requirements .
- Support the implementation of required changes to processes, controls, reporting methodologies and documentation .
- Identify and assess key risks, issues, gaps, dependencies and implementation considerations .
- Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to stakeholders across Compliance, Operations, Legal, Risk, Data, IT and Fund Administration .
- Support the development and maintenance of process documentation, procedures, controls and regulatory reporting materials .
- Prepare clear, management-ready documentation and status updates where required.
- Support knowledge transfer and handover to internal teams to ensure sustainable ownership of AIFMD reporting activities.
Essential Experience & Skills
- Strong AIFMD subject matter expertise with a solid understanding of the regulatory framework.
- Proven experience working with AIFMD / Annex IV regulatory reporting .
- Experience in regulatory change analysis, impact assessment and implementation .
- Strong understanding of regulatory reporting processes, data flows, controls and governance .
- Demonstrable ability to identify and articulate risks, gaps, issues and dependencies .
- Experience translating regulatory requirements into practical business, operational, data and technology requirements .
- Proven ability to work effectively across Compliance, Operations, Risk, Legal, Data, IT and Fund Administration functions.
- Strong analytical, documentation and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities within a regulatory change environment.
Desirable Experience
- Direct experience with AIFMD II / AIFMD 2.0 and its emerging requirements.
- Previous experience within Asset Management, Investment Management or Fund Administration .
- Experience producing clear, concise and management-ready deliverables .
- Experience supporting knowledge transfer, operational handover and capability build within internal teams.
- Experience working on broader regulatory reporting transformation or change programmes .
