Investment Compliance SME - Charles River (CRD)

Job Title:Investment Compliance Consultant - Charles River
Location: London (hybrid)
Salary/Rate: £600-800 per day inside IR35
Start Date: April
Job Type: Initial 9 month contract

Company Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Charles River (CRD) Investment Compliance SME to lead a full end-to-end review and optimisation of the investment compliance framework.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives
This is a hands-on, specialist role requiring deep expertise in CRD compliance configuration and investment compliance processes, supporting a root-and-branch assessment of existing controls, rules, and workflows.

The successful candidate will act as the go-to subject matter expert, working across compliance, front office, and technology teams to assess, redesign, and enhance the current setup in line with regulatory and business requirements.

* Lead a comprehensive review of the Charles River (CRD) compliance framework, including rules, restrictions, and workflows.

* Assess current-state processes and identify gaps, inefficiencies, and control weaknesses.

* Define and implement target-state compliance models within CRD.

* Configure, enhance, and optimise pre- and post-trade compliance rules in Charles River.

* Provide hands-on SME guidance across investment compliance, system configuration, and best practices.

* Work closely with Compliance, Portfolio Managers, Operations, and Technology teams.

* Support regulatory alignment (FCA, MiFID II, UCITS, etc.) and ensure controls are robust and auditable.

* Assist with audit, remediation, and documentation activities (potentially within a consulting-led programme environment).

* Where required, support delivery oversight (light BA/PM responsibilities), ensuring timelines and outcomes are met.

Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following

* Deep, hands-on experience as a Charles River (CRD) SME, specifically within investment compliance

* Strong expertise in compliance rule coding/configuration, monitoring, and breach management in CRD.

* Proven track record delivering CRD reviews, implementations, or remediation programmes.

* Strong understanding of buy-side investment processes and compliance frameworks.

* Solid knowledge of UK/EU regulations (FCA, MiFID II, UCITS, etc.).* Ability to operate as a senior SME, influencing stakeholders and driving outcomes.

* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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