ALEXANDER CLARKE
Maidstone,Kent
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in compliance reporting, regulatory filings, and legal document preparation. Demonstrates strong research and analysis skills, complemented by effective communication and public speaking abilities. Proven leadership and teamwork capabilities, with proficiency in Bloomberg Terminal and MS Office Suite. Adept at time management and initiative taking, with a creative flair for photography.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Compliance analyst
Optima Partners
London, Greater London
07.2025 - 11.2025
- Fostered and maintained strong relationships with clients through fast and professional communication, such as organising and attending meetings and high-quality email responses.
- Highly experienced in working under pressure with time-limited tasks on a daily basis.
- Completed thorough initial and ongoing due diligence checks on clients to ensure regulatory adherence on companies such as Ares Management. In addition to due diligence on marketing materials for companies such as RBC Blue Bay Asset Management, to ensure they adhere with SEC and FCA regulatory guidelines.
- Experienced in filing 13F and 13G filings, in addition to conducting AIFMD filings for clients.
- Well versed in chaperoning and transcribing Expert Network Calls in real time on a daily basis.
- Collaborated cross-departmentally for the creation of company-wide compliance standards.
- Created a monthly PowerPoint and Excel newsletter laying out all the UK and EU regulatory updates relevant to clients and Optima. E.g., ESMA, FCA, Bank of England, European Commission, etc.
- Interpreted complex regulations successfully, aided business operations stay within legal parameters. For example, I conducted short selling disclosures on a daily basis for clients and informed them of which regulators need disclosing to.
- Enhanced and created several compliance procedures programme on my own accord and co-coordinating with peers to ensure they are clear and high quality.
- Provided expert advice on compliance matters, contributing to informed decision-making processes in-office and to clients.
- Performed regular record-keeping tasks; maintained high levels of organisational efficiency.
Golf Range Staff
Charnwood Golf and Leisure Complex
Loughborough, Leicestershire
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing excellent service.
- Participated in team meetings for strategic planning.
- Served customers promptly and courteously for repeat business.
- Conducted thorough data entry tasks, maintaining accuracy in information management systems.
- Collaborated well with team members for successful projects.
- Managed and maintained the golf range, systems and machines of the sport complex
Assistant Estate Agent
Madeleine Rose Estate Agency, Sutton Valence
Sutton Valence, Kent
07.2021 - 03.2024
- Worked with multi-million-pound properties, through viewings and communications online and in person
- Additionally, I helped to manage and assist the owner's queries asked by tenants new buyers,or customers in person or online
- Led a pivotal role in the management of rentals and tenancy documents, this included the arrangement and archiving of documents of properties and buildings managed and or sold under the Madeleine Rose estate agency company through Microsoft Excel
- Developed salesman skills through countless successful viewings for housing and rentals for the company, which boosted profits in the early quarters of the annum of multiple years, especially in 2023
- Managed and worked through legal documents for the company for assessment by local councils, in addition to this I was tasked with photography of properties and rentals for the Madeleine Rose website
- Which has always boosted traffic for the sections with new photographs on our website.
Golf Club Staff
Bearsted Golf Club
Maidstone, Kent
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Developed a high understanding of the market of the golf industry and golf catering in food and drink through bartending and networking, also including on-course catering
- Learnt and develop key communication and teamwork skills which allowed me to work more effectively with highly experienced peers in running and operating the business.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Research and Design
Matter of Form
London
08.2021 - 09.2021
- I learned and developed effective research skills, while simultaneously treading through and experiencing office-styled work environments which stimulated confidence and productivity in my working mindset to achieve goals and targets set by the team leader
- I developed team working strategy skills to help execute research, design, and development of new services and products to enhance the experience and boost their public image and luxury brand to attract high-end customers.
Education
A-Levels -
Bethany School
Cranbrook, Kent 09.2021 - 07.2023
GCSEs -
Bethany School
Cranbrook, Kent 09.2016 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - International Business
Loughborough University
Loughborough, Leicestershire 09.2023 -
Skills
- Compliance reporting and regulatory filings
- Legal document preparation
- Research and analysis
- Communication and public speaking
- Leadership and teamwork
- Bloomberg Terminal proficiency
- Photography
- MS Office Suite
- Time efficiency
- Initiative taking
Affiliations
- Golfer
- Stocks and Shares Trader
- Runner
- Gym and Nutrition
Accomplishments
Team winner of the Midlands Debate Competition 2024.
Academic Award for Highest Achiever in 2023 Bethany School.
References
References available upon request.
Responsibilities/Passions
I have been the chair of the Loughborough Debate Society from March 2024 till March 2025. My role as chair of the Loughborough Debate Society included the planning and organization of all sessions throughout the year, this included events and joint debates through the Loughborough Student Union and other societies in Loughborough University, competitions held with and against other universities and societies, the management and goals of the committee, etc. I am a highly engaged public speaker and debater on many topics, including my experience in competitions held at Nottingham University during 2023. My topics of contention include but are not limited to social politics, science, philosophy, media, film, and economics.
Volunteering
Lead First-Year Representative International Business Staff/Student Liaison Committee October 2023 - 2024. My role as lead representative was for first years in the International Business SSLC (Student Liaison Committee) is creating feedback forms and surveys for all first-year students, this also includes emailing and personally messaging students regarding all queries about the course, modules, or lecturers specifically. I act as the representative in meetings for my course for first-year students to give feedback from students and translate it to module leaders to best direct and impact the modules and course for the betterment of student satisfaction and enjoyment of the course.
Interests
I am a runner and member of my local running club, the Maidstone Harriers. Alongside this, I am a confident and avid member of the all the training and gym facilities at Loughborough University while focusing on my nutrition. My hobby is golf and I have actively been playing since 2022, in addition to this I am part of the Loughborough University Recreational team.
Timeline
Compliance analyst
Optima Partners
07.2025 - 11.2025
Golf Range Staff
Charnwood Golf and Leisure Complex
10.2024 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Science - International Business
Loughborough University
09.2023 -
Golf Club Staff
Bearsted Golf Club
06.2022 - 03.2023
A-Levels -
Bethany School
09.2021 - 07.2023
Research and Design
Matter of Form
08.2021 - 09.2021
Assistant Estate Agent
Madeleine Rose Estate Agency, Sutton Valence
07.2021 - 03.2024
GCSEs -
Bethany School
09.2016 - 06.2021