Compliance Analyst

THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly motivated Compliance Analyst to join our team and support a strong and ethical compliance framework. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the Compliance team, ensuring adherence to UK FCA regulations and maintaining high governance standards.

As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for managing FCA Connect Filings, overseeing regulatory data submissions, maintaining compliance records, and supporting updates to policies and procedures. This position will provide hands-on exposure to compliance reporting requirements, regulatory oversight, and operational compliance functions.

If you are a detail-oriented compliance professional with a strong understanding of UK FCA regulations, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, we would love to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with the Compliance team to promote a strong and ethical compliance framework
• Responsibility for completion of UK FCA Connect Filings non-financial reporting pursuant to SMCR including Statement of Responsibilities and Fitness & Proprietary certifications. Ensure leavers, new joiners and changes to individuals’ circumstances are reflected on the FCA Directory and maintain appropriate records working alongside HR as necessary
• Responsibility for oversight of outsourced service providers in UK FCA Reg Data Filings (excluding Annex IV) associated with the Firm’s business activities including managing Reg Data access and timetable
• Assist with updates and advisory on Policies and Procedures including the Compliance Manual, Compliance Policies and Procedures Manual and Compliance Registers
• Ensure annual and periodic (including new joiner) Staff Attestations are complete and issued on time working alongside IT as necessary
• Assist in the management of day-to-day compliance activities including ownership of Compliance SharePoint Dashboard for information maintenance on compliance-related issues (e.g. oversight and monitoring of staff Personal Account Dealing, Gifts and Entertainment and trading preclearance requirements)
• Assist as necessary in responses to Investor Due Diligence questionnaires and Audit Requests for Information
• Any other task assigned from time to time or arising from initiatives of NextEnergy Group of companies.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Generalist compliance knowledge including administration of compliance systems, regulatory filings and monitoring
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite and excellent IT skills to manage Compliance SharePoint
• Excellent written & communication skills, attention to detail and a precise approach
• Self-starter with a pro-active approach and ability to work independently
• Ability to develop strong relationships and be a trusted advisor within the team

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS  

• Undergraduate University degree, at a minimum
• Recognised compliance certification desired
• 2-3 year’s UK financial services compliance experience and knowledge with experience gained from Private Equity, Private Infrastructure or generalist consulting experience
• Knowledge and experience of FCA compliance matters
• Prudential regulatory knowledge a plus

WHAT WE OFFER 

• A busy role in a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to learn
• International scope – we operate in over 8 countries
• Hybrid working – we will need you in the central London (Mayfair) office at least twice a week, but you will normally be able to work remotely for the remainder of the week
• 30 days’ holiday per year (3 of which are taken during the festive shutdown in December)
• Private pension
• BUPA Healthcare for you and qualifying dependents
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle leasing schemes
• Annual discretionary bonus.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the link to apply or send your application to [email protected]. If you have been shortlisted for the next stage, we will be in contact within 14 days.

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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our approach to diversity and inclusion is a natural extension of our values. Our entrepreneurial culture inspires us to try new things, be open to different viewpoints and be bold. Our Group is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of connectedness that values difference and gives space for individual expression. The collective sum of our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent and hard work form the bedrock of who we are and who we aspire to be.

We are committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity irrespective of race, color, ancestry, social background, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity.

ABOUT US 

NextEnergy Group was founded in 2007 to become a leading market participant in the international solar sector.  Since its inception, it has been active in the development, construction, and ownership of solar assets across multiple jurisdictions.  NextEnergy Group operates via its three business units: NextEnergy Capital (Investment Management), WiseEnergy (Operating Asset Management), and Starlight (Asset Development).

NextEnergy Capital manages the Group's investment activities and has invested in over 520 solar plants, exceeding 2GW in capacity across its institutional funds.

• NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF): Listed on the London Stock Exchange, NESF manages 102 solar and energy storage assets in the UK and Italy, with a total installed capacity of 983MW and a gross asset value of £1,014m.
• NextPower II (NPII): A private fund of 105 solar plants (149MW) focused on Italy, successfully divested in January 2022, delivering net IRRs exceeding its 10-12% target.
• NextPower III ESG (NPIII ESG): A private fund targeting solar infrastructure in OECD countries (e.g., US, Spain, Italy), with $896m raised, exceeding its $750m target.
• NextPower UK ESG (NPUK ESG): A private fund dedicated to new-build solar plants in the UK, with ~£600m raised.
• NextPower V ESG (NPV ESG): A private OECD solar fund investing in solar and adjacent technologies like battery storage. To date, it has raised $745m, targeting $1.5bn ($2bn ceiling).

WiseEnergy® is NextEnergy Group’s operating asset manager.  WiseEnergy is a leading specialist operating asset manager in the solar sector.  Since its founding, WiseEnergy has provided solar asset management, monitoring, technical due diligence and under construction services to over 1,500 utility-scale solar power plants with an installed total capacity in excess of 3.4 GW.  WiseEnergy clients comprise leading banks and equity financiers in the energy and infrastructure sector. 

Starlight is NextEnergy Group’s development company that is active in the development phase of solar projects.  It has developed over 100 utility-scale projects internationally and continues to progress a large pipeline of c.10GW of both green and brownfield project developments across global geographies.

NextSTEP is the venture capital fund of NextEnergy Group, dedicated to investing in innovative startups in the field of environmental sustainability. The fund primarily focuses on investments in Italy and the United Kingdom but also extends its reach to the rest of Europe and the United States, targeting startups in the pre-seed and seed stages. NextSTEP pays particular attention to emerging entities from incubators, startup accelerators, universities, and research centers, supporting projects that address global challenges in crucial areas such as Climate Change, Energy Transition, CO2 Capture and Sequestration, Circular Economy, Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Mobility, Sustainable Fashion, Waste Management, Water and much more.

NextEnergy Foundation is a non-profit organisation founded in 2016 by the NextEnergy Group that operates internationally and whose mission is to proactively participate in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions by providing clean energy sources in regions where they are not yet available and thereby contributing to poverty reduction. As the main sponsor of this foundation, the NextEnergy Group donates at least 5% of its consolidated net profits each year. The NextEnergy Foundation has no overhead costs and therefore 100% of the funds raised go to donations for the various projects. Since 2016, in 8 years of operation the foundation has donated more than £1.2 million, supporting over 30 projects in 27 different countries around the world.