Compliance Officer

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Job Description

Compliance Officer

Permanent

Location: Edinburgh (typically 3 days in the office per week, 2 from home)

Closing date: 7th August 2025

Aegon Asset Management is a leading global investor, our employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We manage assets for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we want Aegon Asset Management to be a place where they can bring their authentic self to work and do all they can to deliver on our strategic promises to our customers. We pride ourselves on our open, approachable and collaborative culture. We foster an environment where ideas are shared freely, collaboration is encouraged, and everyone feels part of the journey.

We help people live their best lives. We help them with the big stuff, for the moments that matter.

This role involves conducting compliance monitoring and policy attestations across multiple regions, managing global compliance policies and training, and coordinating timely reporting. The successful candidate will also contribute to group compliance deliverables, support ad hoc projects, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the function. This role is globally focussed so will involve ongoing engagement and stakeholder management with key individuals in the UK, Netherlands and the US amongst other locations Additionally, the role includes deputising for the Head of Global Compliance Operations when required, although does not have any line reports.

This is a varied and high-exposure role, offering the opportunity to work across multiple compliance disciplines, engage with senior stakeholders, contribute to global initiatives, and represent the function in key projects and forums. It's ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys both strategic and hands-on responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

We'd love to hear from you if you:

What's in it for you?

We also offer private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover, enhanced parental leave and a variety of lifestyle benefits to help our staff live their best lives, including retail discount vouchers, cycle2work scheme, subsidised restaurant and online GP appointments.

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm - we are a people business, and we recognise that delivering excellent client outcomes, comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

We are open to considering flexible working practices. Please talk to us about what this means for you.

If you're looking to be part of a team where your contribution matters and your development is supported, we'd love to hear from you.

The legal bits

We'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some checks we need to complete before you can start with us. This will include a credit and criminal record check, as well as providing satisfactory references.
Additional Job Description

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Location:
City Of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Salary:
£100,000 - £125,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal

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