Interim Compliance Officer & MLRO

ROLE TITLE Interim Compliance Officer (SMF16) and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (SMF17) This role forms part of a small, high-performing Legal and Compliance team supporting the wider NextEnergy Group. The team currently comprises the Group Head of Legal and Compliance, two lawyers and a Company Secretarial professional. While working closely with colleagues across the Group, the successful candidate's primary focus will be on supporting NextEnergy Capital Limited , its investment management activities, and the associated legal, regulatory, governance and transactional matters arising from its operations. REPORTS TO Chief Investment Officer (SMF3) and Group Head of Legal & Compliance LOCATION London ABOUT THE FIRM NextEnergy Capital Limited (" NEC ") is the investment management business of the NextEnergy Group, a specialist renewable energy infrastructure manager with approximately US$5 billion of assets under management. Established in 2007, the business manages capital on behalf of institutional investors globally through a range of renewable energy and energy transition investment strategies. As part of the wider NextEnergy Group, NEC works across the full renewable energy value chain, including the development, acquisition, financing, operation and management of renewable energy assets internationally. This role is focused solely on the activities of NEC and its investment management business, and does not extend to the wider operational, development or asset management activities undertaken elsewhere within the NextEnergy Group. ROLE PURPOSE To act as the FCA-approved holder of the SMF16 (Compliance Oversight) and SMF17 (Money Laundering Reporting) functions for NEC, ensuring that the Firm maintains effective systems and controls to comply with its regulatory obligations and manages financial crime risk in accordance with FCA requirements, the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, JMLSG Guidance and applicable legislation. The role holder is responsible for providing independent second-line oversight of the Firm's regulatory compliance and financial crime framework, advising senior management on regulatory matters, monitoring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and promoting a strong culture of integrity, conduct and compliance throughout the Firm. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES SMF16 – Compliance Oversight & SMF17 Money Laundering Officer Regulatory Framework Maintain and oversee NEC's compliance framework. Ensure the Firm has appropriate policies, procedures and controls to comply with FCA requirements. Maintain an up-to-date regulatory inventory and horizon-scanning process. Advise senior management on regulatory developments and their impact on the Firm and potential solutions to mitigate. Compliance Monitoring Develop and maintain a risk-based Compliance Monitoring Programme. Monitor the effectiveness of policies, procedures and controls. Track, report and oversee remediation of identified compliance issues. Provide independent challenge to first-line business functions. Governance and Reporting Prepare regular compliance reports for the Board of NEC, relevant committees and the executive leadership team. Escalate material regulatory breaches and control weaknesses. Maintain appropriate management information and key risk indicators. Support governance arrangements relating to SMCR, Conduct Rules and regulatory responsibilities. Regulatory Engagement Act as principal compliance contact with the FCA. Coordinate regulatory submissions, notifications and correspondence working with the relevant functions across the business including Finance and HR. Oversee regulatory inspections, information requests and thematic reviews and proposing solutions to senior business leaders for any issues/ gaps identified. Conduct and Culture Partner with senior business leaders to promote a positive compliance culture across the Firm, setting it up as a business enabler. Lead compliance training and awareness programmes. Support i…