Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.
The Position
We are currently seeking an experienced compliance professional to lead our marketing and distribution compliance function across the EMEA region, focusing on cross-border fund distribution activities, sales practices advisory and oversight of marketing content compliance. This role will work closely with our EMEA Marketing and Wealth sales teams across the UK, EU and Middle East, advising on sales practices, monitoring cross-border regulations across EMEA, updating relevant policies, procedures and guidance, and approving German language marketing content. While focused on the EMEA region, this role will work closely with marketing compliance colleagues in APAC and Americas. This role can be based in our Frankfurt or London offices, however, fluency in both English and German is required.
Primary responsibilities will include:
Serve as the Team Lead for the EMEA Marketing & Sales Compliance Team, including setting function’s strategic focus, defining priorities, allocating responsibilities across team members and taking accountability for execution and delivery
Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior business leaders in the EMEA Marketing and Wealth sales teams
Provide day to day advice to the EMEA region marketing and sales teams on fund distribution requirements across the EMEA region for both UCITS and AIFs (Luxembourg & Cayman)
Serve as the lead liaison for the U.S. based privates investing business for marking and distribution of private equity, credit and evergreen funds in the EMEA region
Identify, assess and communicate regulatory developments relating to financial promotions and the marketing & distribution of funds in the region
Review and improve workflows and processes for marketing content reviews, leveraging technology and third-party service providers, to create scale while also addressing local market needs
Improve and develop new tools and approaches to efficiently deliver country and product specific sales and marketing information and advice to business teams, leveraging AI and technology as appropriate
Develop and execute a compliance training strategy for sales and marketing teams in the region
Represent the firm in industry forums relating to fund marketing and distribution in the region
Provide advice and support to the Compliance Officer of our German affiliate, Wellington Management Europe GmbH (WME), on relevant German and EU regulations
The critical qualifications for the role include:
At least six (6) years of relevant experience at investment management and/or financial services firms, with at least three (3) years’ experience with fund-related marketing materials and/or fund distribution
Ability to effectively communicate with senior leadership and sales and marketing teams, influencing outcomes and mitigating regulatory risk
Demonstrated career progression and commitment to professional development
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence without authority; experience as a people manager preferred, but not essential
Commercial and growth mindset, geared at finding solutions that balance business and regulatory needs; comfort with making risk-based decisions
Ability to work under pressure, both independently and as part of a team
Fluency in English a must; German language skills preferred
Strong academic background, including university degree
Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.
As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at [email protected].
At Wellington Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry. We strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary, variable compensation, and benefits. The base salary range for this position is:
EUR 60,000-130,000
This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills and experience; certifications; and education. This range is an estimate, and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process.
Base salary is only one component of Wellington’s total compensation approach. Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and/ or Incentives, if eligible. In addition, we offer a comprehensive and high value benefit package to meet the unique needs of our employees and their families, and we are committed to fostering a flexible work environment that enables employees to thrive personally and professionally. Examples of our benefits include retirement plan, health and wellbeing, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, health savings account, flexible spending accounts and commuter program, employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, adoption assistance, back-up childcare, tuition/CFA reimbursement and paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time)
We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.
