Research Compliance Manager

We are looking for a driven and entrepreneurial Research Compliance Manager to join our global Legal and Compliance team to support AlphaSights’ new and dedicated Research business. The Legal and Compliance team is a dynamic, external and internal-facing function which supports all aspects of the business across all of our 9 offices. As the Research Compliance Manager, you will report directly to the Director of Research Compliance based in London and work closely with the Legal, Client Protection and Research teams as well as other stakeholders across the business. You will have a broad range of responsibilities, ranging from: 

• Identifying and implementing robust legal and compliance procedures to ensure all research produced is compliant with applicable laws and regulations;
• Develop and implement program and strategies on how to monitor and review research produced by the company;
• Communicate and collaborate with other functions including Research, Product and Engineering to achieve shared goals;
• Hire, onboard, train and manage a team of Research Compliance associates based in London and enable them;
• Support such team in the reviewing and approval of expert insights, specifically to ensure that all information complies with applicable laws and AlphaSights’ legal and compliance policies;
• Partner with Product and Engineering to create and enhance our internal and external-facing platform and technology to enable the delivery of research to clients; and
• Create marketing materials to support and train our Research and Client Services Teams. 

As the Research Compliance Manager you will grow and develop in a high-growth commercial environment. We will provide you with autonomy and independence in your day-to-day work and give you the opportunity to be a self-starter. We will provide you with the autonomy and independence to support AlphaSights’ Research team and enable you to build and grow the Research Compliance Team. This is an ideal role for someone who’s keen to gain legal, compliance 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 our high-performance team, have real impact and be part of AlphaSights’ growth story. An ideal candidate would possess the following attributes:

• High-energy, self-starter who’s focused on delivering outcomes
• Confidence and flexibility operating in a fast-paced, challenging and dynamic environment
• People-oriented, emotionally intelligent team mindset with an ability to develop strong relationships and navigate challenges across the organization and functions
• Leadership by example and an ability to manage and influence teams
• Attention to detail and curiosity, with the ability to spot issues, get to the heart of the matter, and formulate a clear solution
• Authority and poise, and an ability to manage relationships with junior and senior stakeholders within and outside the business
• Strong written, oral and presentation skills
• Track record of achievement in professional, academic and/or extracurricular activities

• At least 3 years experience in related fields such as law, risk management or compliance
• Experience in growing, developing and leading a team of people
• Experience in project and/or program management
• Experience in the regulatory / commercial legal space, specifically with regards to the creation and sharing of content is preferred but not required
• Bachelor’s degree from a top university or other relevant law degree is preferred but not required