Regulatory Research Analyst – Global Exchanges

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Job Title: Regulatory Research Analyst – Global Exchanges

Reporting to: Manager 

Funds-Axis is a regulatory Technology organization. It is our ambition to substantially grow our business internationally over the coming years.  Global Exchanges (Fund Regulations) team have the responsibility for ensuring that we stay up-to-date with relevant regulatory developments and ensuring that our regulatory products are up-to-date and well-maintained.

Purpose of Job:

One of the “Regulatory Portals” we offer to our clients as service is “The Global Exchanges portal”.

The Regulatory Research Analyst will be responsible for maintaining and improving reports for clients on our information portal. They will also be responsible for researching, monitoring, and conducting market reviews and publishing relevant articles detailing the latest regulatory and market developments in the exchanges space.

To analyze lead and have management oversight of the company’s Shareholder Disclosures managed solutions and services, and to give assurance that disclosures activities are being performed in accordance with the organization’s governance framework.

You will be adaptable and hard-working and demonstrate strong communication skills both in relations with your team and with clients and prospects.     

You will deliver the support and the operational excellence in accordance with the Company Mission and Vision, and in a manner supportive of the Funds-Axis Values and Business Culture.

Role Overview:

• Conducting stock market due diligence reviews as per the review schedule. This will involve examining different aspects of the market including broker rules, listing criteria and clearing and settlement requirements.
• Tracking daily market developments and publishing articles to the websites for client review and marketing purposes, including short selling bans, emergency market closures etc.
• Ensuring delivery of excellent customer service, including maintenance of and delivery against the markets’ annual review schedule
• Completion of Audit Comply checklists as applicable
• Undertaking verbal and written communication with regulators.
• Assisting the Manager in preparing, updating the procedures and training materials
• Comply with company policies and procedures in relation to the quality and information security management systems

Your Experience:

• 2-5 years of experience in regulatory research with exposure to fund regulations and its impact on regulatory exchanges
• Eye to detail and ability to think critically and comprehensively
• Detailed Knowledge of fund regulations in multiple international jurisdictions.
• Passion for excellent customer service.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly writing skills.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Research markets assigned on a quarterly basis for key regulatory updates
2. Ensure the portal is updated with required back up from original sources
3. Validate the information researched before publishing
4. Prepare and update internal procedures to ensure that all processes are operating correctly, results are accurate and supported by strong data quality.
5. Providing highest range and quality of solutions and services.
6. Help team resolve client queries and issues in a timely fashion
7. Ensure processes are conducted to continuously high standards and identify where efficiencies and improvements in processes can be made.
8. Ensure delivery of excellent customer service including evidencing using workflow management tools in line with Funds-Axis’ policies.
9. Work with other teams such as Automations, Data Operations, and Technology as assigned by the manager
10. Assist manager in preparing client demos, training or regulatory materials that can be published internally and externally

WHY CHOOSE US?

In return for your commitment, we offer a strong remuneration package and significant opportunities to grow and develop as our business expands, including:

• 33 days' vacation leave per annum (prorated if starting during the leave year). This includes all bank holidays/statutory days.
• 5% employer contribution pension
• Healthcare and life insurance
• Progressive maternity and paternity pay
• Work with a great team
• Travel opportunities
• Work with leading international finance companies
• First-class training package
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Free, secure city centre parking onsite