Research Compliance Associate

The Company

Our client is the global leader in knowledge on-demand. They connect investors and business leaders with the knowledge they need to succeed. Working from nine cities globally, their 1500+ colleagues provide round-the-clock coverage to the world's top investment funds, consultancies, and businesses. Founded in 2008, our client is a fast-growing, founder-led company.

The Role

The Research Compliance team is a dynamic, external and internal-facing function which enables the expansion of our fastest-growing business segments globally. As the Research Compliance Associate you will report into the Research Compliance Manager and work closely with the Legal, Client Protection and Research teams as well as a number of other stakeholders across the business. Your responsibilities include:

• Review expert profiles and project requirements for the delivery of expert knowledge to their clients by the Research team.
• Format, proofread, and screen written output (transcripts) specifically to ensure that all information complies with our client's legal and compliance policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Work with the Research team and other stakeholders across the business to resolve any compliance flags.
• Provide legal and compliance training to the Research team and other stakeholders.
• Draft and maintain compliance policies for our Research services.

Our client will provide you with autonomy and independence in your day-to-day work and give you the opportunity to be a self-starter. This is an ideal role for someone who’s keen to gain legal and operations experience while having direct access to the commercial and organizational workings of a dynamic, innovative global business. We are looking for a person who wants to join their high-performance team, have real impact and be part of our client's growth story. Here are some qualities that many of their successful applicants possess:

• Fantastic proofreading experience and acute attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks, manage time, remain highly organized and swiftly execute within a fast-paced environment.
• Persistence, drive and a goal-focused mindset as you own projects from initiation to completion.

Career Progression

• Years 0–2: Our client's Research Compliance Associates are responsible for reviewing research to ensure it aligns with their legal and compliance framework and upholds company standards. They are dedicated to maintaining core compliance principles and ensuring all research meets our client's and their clients’ expectations.
• Years 2+: As a Senior Research Compliance Associate, you’ll take ownership of key compliance initiatives while leading and mentoring team members to drive excellence.
• Years 3+: Research Compliance Managers oversee the compliance programme of the region, build and manage high performing teams independently, and drive innovations in their processes, policies and products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, with strong academic credentials in any field and noteworthy extracurricular leadership.
• 0-1 year of work experience as a Compliance Associate, Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or similar roles. Recent graduates with high potential are also welcomed.
• Track record of strong academic performance.
• Extracurricular achievement throughout school and university.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Fluency in a relevant foreign language is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive fixed annual base salary, plus opportunity to earn performance based bonus.
• 15 days annual leave, six months full maternity leave, and six weeks full paternity leave.
• Private medical & dental insurance, and annual health check-up.
• Tax-advantaged housing allowance up to 50% of monthly base salary.
• In office Monday to Thursday (option to WFH each Friday and four extra days/quarter).
• State-of-the-art office with amenities in the heart of Hong Kong.