EMEA Regulatory Compensation Lead
Core
Lead the design, governance, and regulatory oversight of compensation frameworks across EMEA for an independent global investment firm.
Role type
Senior Regulatory Compensation Lead
Builds
Compliant remuneration frameworks, governance policies, and regulatory disclosures for EMEA entities
Domain
Financial Services / Asset Management / Regulatory Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
EMEA remuneration regulation expertise (UCITS V, AIFMD, MIFIDPRU, CRD), MRT identification, variable pay structure design, risk-adjusted performance frameworks, regulatory horizon scanning, multi-jurisdictional compliance navigation, audit readiness, governance committee advisory
Preferred skills
Experience interacting with regulators, deep technical expertise in compensation governance, ability to translate regulatory text into practical design
Technologies
UCITS V, AIFMD, MIFIDPRU, CRD V
Responsibilities
Interpret and operationalize complex EMEA remuneration regulations into practical compensation frameworks; Own governance of EMEA remuneration frameworks including MRT identification and deferral/malus/clawback rules; Lead end-to-end regulatory remuneration disclosures ensuring accuracy and audit readiness; Provide expert advice to senior management and act as Secretary to the EMEA Compensation Committee; Lead regulatory horizon scanning and conduct gap analyses; Navigate and harmonize differing regulatory expectations across key EMEA jurisdictions; Support annual Internal Audit, Compliance, and External Audit processes; Take thematic leadership on equal pay reviews and gender pay gap reporting; Conduct annual risk reviews for regulated roles and incentive plans.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic advisory scope