Anti-financial Crime Legal Counsel - London, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

About Us:

We are PIMCO, a leading global asset management firm.

We manage investments and develop solutions across the full spectrum of asset classes, strategies and vehicles:
fixed income, equities, commodities, asset allocation, ETFs, hedge funds and private equity.

PIMCO is one of the largest investment managers, actively managing more than $1.8 trillion in assets for clients around the world.

PIMCO has over 3,070 employees in 22 offices globally. PIMCO is recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trustedadvisor to our clients.

PIMCO is one of the world's premier fixed income investment managers with thousands of professionals around the world united in a single purpose: creating opportunities for our clients in every environment.

Since 1971, we have brought innovation and expertiseto our partnership with the institutions, financial advisors and millions of individual investors who entrust us with their assets.

We aspire to cultivate performance and leadership through empowering our people, diversity of thought, and a commitment to aninclusive culture that engages in our global communities.

Position Description:

The role demands an experienced AFC lawyer with a first class intellect and significant experience in asset management, including in alternative (or private) investment funds, public funds, and separate accounts.

Lawyers with relevant experience, whether in-house or private practice, will be considered.

Key areas of responsibility will include:

Providing stakeholders with advice regarding the requirements of EU and UK AFC laws, and best practices for accomplishing compliance with those laws;
Providing AFC input in fund documentation (including LPAs, subscription documents, PPMs, and prospectus and other public fund disclosure documents), side letters, investment management agreements, service provider and vendor agreements, consultant agreements,distribution and platform agreements, and privately negotiated transaction documents;
Providing AFC advice in connection with transaction diligence and securities trading;
Supporting other legal functions and projects (e.g., regulatory monitoring and implementation projects, policy advocacy and industry engagement, corporate projects and governance support);
Overseeing and managing external counsel; and

Position Requirements:

Experience Required:

Extensive knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements in EMEA relating to AFC requirements
Monitoring of AFC requirements in EMEA jurisdictions
Trade floor advisory experience
Deal experience relating to transactions in asset classes such as real estate and private equity
Interaction/management of related regulatory inquiries
Experience working with senior management/Boards

Desirable:

Ideally, 810 years of relevant experience in a similar role, with investment management industry experience
Excellent interpersonal skills (with the ability to communicate in a clear and succinct manner);
Excellent communication skills Commercial and business oriented
High degree of client service orientation, proactivity and responsiveness; Collaborative, professional and team player essential;
Good attention to detail;
High degree of personal and professional integrity; and
Ability to organise and deliver under tight deadlines.

Benefits:

PIMCO is committed to offering a comprehensive portfolio of employee benefits designed to support the health and well-being of you and your family.