Senior Associate – Delegate Oversight

Waystone

. Assist with management of ongoing and large-scale operational risk deliverables within Waystone Management Company’s AIFM and UCITS Management Company business .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeDublin • IrelandSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operational risk management and regulatory compliance within the financial services sector, with a strong focus on due diligence processes and distributor oversight. Capable of leading training sessions and maintaining accurate records while adapting to regulatory changes.

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Operational Risk MonitoringRegulatory ComplianceDue Diligence ReviewsDistributor Data ManagementTraining and Development

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Hard Skills

Due DiligenceRegulatory ComplianceOperational Risk ManagementData ManagementProduct Development SpecificationsGlobal RegistrationsMarketing NotificationsInventory ManagementProcess PlanningRegulatory Judgement

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganizational SkillsLeadershipProblem-SolvingTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

3rd Level Degree

Industry Keywords

AIFMUCITSDistribution DelegatesInvestor Complaints HandlingRegulatory Changes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with management of ongoing and large-scale operational risk deliverables within Waystone Management Company’s AIFM and UCITS Management Company business
Oversee Waystone’s distribution delegates and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance
Support the Irish team with existing, new and potential mandates and broader European operations
Complete initial due diligence reviews for onboarding distribution delegates
Coordinate with the Distribution Oversight team and internal teams to obtain required documentation and update trackers
Complete annual due diligence reviews for existing active distribution delegates
Review and oversee delegate marketing material and monthly target reviews
Maintain team inventories and process planners with accurate, up-to-date distributor data and records
Record new global registration records, including passporting and marketing notifications
Provide advice, guidance and support across the business on operational risks
Ensure Fund Board reports contain accurate and current Distribution information
Assist with internal and regulatory projects
Communicate with distributor delegates regarding queries and fund distribution information
Escalate issues to the DP for Distribution or in accordance with Board-approved procedures
Ensure effective investor complaints handling procedures are in place
Keep abreast of regulatory changes and improve team methods and processes
Organize and participate in meetings, lead training sessions and attend technical training
Identify technology challenges, inefficiencies and solutions with business unit managers and staff
Lead and participate in team projects and assist with staff training and development
Write specifications for product development and maintain detailed knowledge of Waystone operations and regulatory implications

Requirements

What you’ll need

An internationally recognised 3rd level degree
Previous experience in a 3rd party management company role
Ability to complete comprehensive and accurate initial due diligence reviews for onboarding distribution delegates
Ability to complete comprehensive and accurate annual due diligence reviews for active distribution delegates
Knowledge of regulatory compliance and operational risk monitoring
Ability to review delegate marketing material and assess observations using independent regulatory judgement
Ability to maintain distributor data, records, inventories and process planners accurately
Knowledge of global registrations, including passporting and marketing notifications
Ability to identify, assess, manage and measure operational risks in accordance with relevant regulatory policies
Ability to keep abreast of regulatory changes
Ability to organize and participate in meetings and prepare and lead training sessions
Ability to write specifications for product development
Detailed knowledge of Waystone operations and their regulatory implications