Our client is a leading alternative investor. They are looking for a temporary compliance contractor to work on a Share Disclosure project. This will be a 3 month contract with the possibility of extension. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a top hedge fund and the career boost that entails.
You will have experience in substantial shareholder monitoring and reporting. You should also be familiar with disclosure rules and regulations. Particularly in the UK and Europe. You will assist the UK disclosures team carry out ‘business as usual’ duties, allowing the existing team to undertake a large project relating to share disclosure reporting.
Key responsibilities
Update the Global Holdings Database on a daily basis and perform regular monitoring of substantial shareholding positions approaching disclosure thresholds
Generate and file disclosure reports to international issuers and regulatory authorities in a precise and efficient way
Liaise with our client’s network of international offices, assisting them in submitting their notifications which might rely on data held in the UK
Keep abreast of regulatory change in respect of disclosure rules and requirements, communicating these, as necessary, and maintain up-to-date rules in the Global Disclosure Database Monitor and issue Letters of Intent via RNS Monitor and process FSA pre-clearance letters Monitor and report short selling
Respond to ad-hoc requests for information from issuers (s. 793 requests) and other enquiries from both external and internal sources
Skills required
Experience of share disclosure monitoring and reporting Knowledge and awareness of disclosure rules – particularly UK and European
Attention to detail and able to work under pressure to tight deadlines
Numerate, reliable and a good team player
Good written and verbal communication skills
Short-selling reporting regulatory knowledge would be a bonus
