Ahmed joined RQC Group in November 2025 as a Director, bringing almost 25 years of experience in the investment management sector. Ahmed acts as the primary compliance resource for a number of retained client relationships. He provides clients with tailored and proportionate regulatory solutions to their compliance challenges, regulatory questions and issues.
Prior to this, he spent 11 and a half years at CBRE Investment Management as Head of UK Compliance and 5 years at DTZ Holdings as Chief Compliance Officer. He has also worked at Fidelity Investments as a Senior Compliance Manager and at the Personal Investment Authority, one of the predecessor bodies to the FCA. The asset classes he has worked on have included equities, private equity, real estate, private credit and infrastructure.
In his previous roles, Ahmed helped facilitate business growth, supported the launch of new funds, separately managed accounts and ensured existing fund ranges remained regulatory compliant.
Ahmed is a qualified solicitor.
Allison joined RQC Group in 2017 and is a Managing Director and Board Member. Based in New York, Allison leads the US regulatory practice and has over 25 years’ experience in the asset management industry. Prior to joining RQC Group, she was a Director on the regulatory and compliance team at Kinetic Partners (acquired by Duff & Phelps, now Kroll).
From developing risk-based policies and procedures to implementing appropriate monitoring and controls, Allison has experience structuring all aspects of a fund manager’s compliance program. A long-term focus on the private fund industry allows her to provide clients with comprehensive guidance contemplating both regulatory requirements and industry best practices. In her role as RQC Group’s US technical lead, Allison focuses on complex client matters including drafting Form ADV disclosure language, providing support during SEC examinations, leading large-scale review projects, and developing multi-jurisdictional compliance programs.
Allison received a B.A. in English from Rutgers College.
Anastasia joined RQC Group in January 2025 and is a Compliance Analyst. She supports UK- and US-regulated clients.
Anastasia has experience advising on MiFID II, AIFMD, and SMCR. Her responsibilities include contributing to the development and execution of compliance monitoring programmes, documenting findings, identifying issues, and recommending remedial actions. Anastasia also contributes to FCA authorisations, regulatory filings, and compliance documentation.
Anastasia provides ongoing support with SEC and CFTC compliance matters for Registered Investment Advisers and Exempt Reporting Advisers, including regulatory filings, annual reviews, and broader compliance infrastructure.
She also has experience in KYC and AML processes, having worked as an outsourced Client Onboarding Consultant for an investment bank, managing end-to-end client onboarding and CDD reviews across risk profiles, including refresh projects and coordination with stakeholders to ensure financial crime compliance.
Anastasia holds a Master’s degree in Corporate Finance (Distinction) from Queen Mary University of London.
Anya joined RQC Group in 2020 as Group Financial Controller and is responsible for overseeing the company’s day-to-day financial operations. She leads the monthly management accounts process, provides reporting to senior management, and manages the annual budgeting and planning cycle.
Since joining RQC Group, she has been instrumental in developing and streamlining scalable financial processes to support the firm’s growth, including implementing the finance and timekeeping systems, and enhancing financial reporting to improve transparency and decision-making across the business.
Prior to joining RQC, Anya worked at Deloitte in both South Africa and the UK, where she gained valuable experience auditing banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions. This provided her with strong technical expertise in regulatory and financial reporting requirements. She also led audit teams on complex, multi-entity groups, working closely with boards and senior executives.
Anya is a qualified Chartered Accountant (SA).
Allison is a Managing Director of RQC Group and leads the U.S. regulatory practice. Based in New York, Allison has over 25 years’ experience in the asset management industry. Prior to joining RQC Group, she was a Director on the regulatory and compliance team at Kinetic Partners (acquired by Duff & Phelps, now Kroll).
From developing risk-based policies and procedures to implementing appropriate monitoring and controls, Allison has experience structuring all aspects of a fund manager’s compliance program. A long-term focus on the private fund industry enables her to provide clients with comprehensive guidance contemplating regulatory requirements, as well as industry best practices. As RQC Group’s U.S technical lead, Allison focuses on the more complex issues of our clients including drafting Form ADV disclosure language, assisting with SEC examinations, managing large-scale review projects, and developing multi-jurisdictional compliance programs.
Allison received a B.A. in English from Rutgers College.
Barrie is our CEO and a Board Member having joined RQC Group in 2012. He leads our firm, as well as the UK Consulting and RQA regulatory hosting business. He also is a member of the regulatory hosting committee which has responsibility for the oversight of appointed representatives on the Robert Quinn Advisory regulatory hosting platform. Barrie is the SMF16 and 17 function holder for RQA.
With a deep understanding of regulatory compliance, risk management and governance, Barrie helps regulated firms to navigate complex regulatory environments with confidence and clarity. Prior to RQC Group, Barrie held senior compliance roles at Legal & General Investment Management, Augustus Asset Managers Limited and State Street Global Advisors Limited where he was Head of UK Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer. As Director of Compliance at Affiliated Managers Group, Barrie had responsibility for compliance oversight of AMG’s global operations in London, Dubai, Sydney and Hong Kong.
Camilla is a Senior Director at RQC Group, having joined in October 2017. Previously, Camilla worked in the regulatory and compliance team at Kinetic Partners (acquired by Duff & Phelps, now Kroll). Camilla specialises in providing regulatory advice and compliance support services to a diverse range of alternative asset managers and advisers that are authorised with the FCA and registered with the SEC or the NFA.
Camilla assists her clients with maintaining pragmatic compliance frameworks that speak to the relevant regulatory requirements of the FCA, SEC and/or NFA, as well as expectations of investors. She has assisted clients negotiate challenges posed throughout their lifecycle; from drafting notifications required for the FCA, SEC and NFA, implementing tailored compliance policies as well as assisting with ongoing monitoring. In addition to several client secondments, Camilla has undertaken numerous client projects, including FCA Health Checks, SEC Annual Compliance Reviews and SEC Mock Audits.
Camilla studied at the University of Warwick and the Courtauld Institute of Art and also has a Graduate Diploma in Law.
Carla joined RQC Group in 2016 and plays a central role in RQC’s marketing team, helping to shape brand strategy, campaign development and manage client communications across the UK and US. Her work spans messaging, content creation, and digital engagement, ensuring that the firm’s voice is clear, consistent and impactful across all channels. Carla is also responsible for organising external events.
Carla was also instrumental in establishing RQC’s e-Learning division, where she continues to play a key role in sales, client onboarding and support, and the rollout of RQC’s CPD-certified training courses. She also manages the firm’s CRM system and assists with reporting to support data-driven decision-making.
Before joining RQC Group, Carla built a diverse foundation working in qualitative market research before moving across to the financial services sector and gaining experience within the asset management and private banking division of a leading Middle Eastern bank, and within a boutique investment advisory firm. These roles lay the groundwork for her multifaceted contributions at RQC Group.
Catherine joined RQC Group in March 2023 and is its Regulatory Policy and Development Manager.
Within RQC’s Technical Team, Catherine tracks regulatory developments in the UK, EU and US, assisting consultants to stay current and informed of changes impacting their clients. She leverages fintech to better organise and analyse this information.
Catherine spearheads production of RQC Group’s monthly newsletter, highlighting regulatory developments relevant to our clients. She also assists the Head of Technical to update its suite of template documents and to refresh its collection of e-Learning courses.
Prior to joining RQC Group, Catherine qualified as a legal professional and worked for a time in legal information services, before transitioning into financial services compliance.
Clare joined RQC Group in 2022 and plays a key role in overseeing financial operations and supporting the wider team. As a Finance and Operations Associate, she is responsible for managing financial processes including invoicing, reporting, aged receivables and payables.
Prior to this, Clare held roles at Lloyds Banking Group, where she focused on reconciliation, data analysis, and client relationship management. Clare worked alongside leaders across the financial sector at WBR. She also gained experience at Pfizer where she was involved in operational analysis.
Clare holds a BSc in Business Management from the University of Birmingham.
Darryl is a Non-executive Director of RQC Group and CEO of Capricorn Fund Managers, an investment management regulatory hosting platform and the parent company of RQC Group, where he manages the supervision of investment managers and provides advice on structuring, service provider selection and day-to-day operations. Darryl also serves as the Chief Compliance and Risk Officer and the Chair of the regulatory hosting committee, which has responsibility for the appointment of hosted investment managers and appointed representatives as well as ongoing supervision. Darryl joined Capricorn in February 2013 as Chief Operating Officer when the firm was an external hedge fund manager and has extensive experience in hedge fund operations and finance, which brings a practical and commercial perspective to the platform.
Prior to joining Capricorn, he listed an insurance broker on the AIM market and was the COO of the Stenham Group, an international financial services group providing alternative asset management investment solutions (hedge fund of funds ($3.6bn) and property funds (€3bn)). After qualifying as a chartered accountant with Deloitte, London, in 1991 he remained there until 1998 before joining a client, Primedia, an international media group, as Commercial Director responsible for the European operations, corporate finance and tax planning.
Darryl is a shareholder in Capricorn Fund Managers.
Debbie joined RQC Group in 2016 and is the Operations Manager. She provides essential support to the HR and IT functions, helping to ensure the smooth running of the firm.
Debbie played a pivotal role in the establishment of RQC’s e-Learning division and continues to contribute to the growth of this division through her involvement in sales, client onboarding and support, and the rollout of RQC’s CPD-certified training courses.
She initially joined the firm as an Executive Assistant, supporting the COO and wider team with administrative and office management responsibilities.
Prior to joining the firm, Debbie gained experience in the finance and FMCG sectors, where she was actively involved in establishing and managing SME offices. Her diverse professional background and strong operational expertise make her a key member of the RQC team.
Hakan joined RQC Group in November 2020 as a Director, bringing over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to this, he spent five years as a Senior Compliance Consultant, advising clients such as asset managers, brokers, and fintech platforms.
Hakan has a diverse background in compliance and financial services regulation. He previously served as a Compliance Officer at Bloomberg Tradebook Europe, where he provided guidance on financial regulations and managed day-to-day compliance matters. His experience also includes a position at the Financial Services Authority on the enforcement team, where he contributed to the Split Capital investigation, as well as reviewing investor losses at the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. Additionally, he worked with Customs & Excise in the prosecution team, focusing on financial crime.
Hakan is a qualified solicitor with a deep expertise in compliance and regulatory matters.
Hanim joined RQC Group in September 2024 and works as an Analyst within the onboarding team for our Regulatory Hosting Platform, where she supports new clients through the onboarding process.
She began her career as a Chartered Accountant, spending several years in Financial Control roles at leading investment banks including Bear Stearns, Barclays Wealth, and Goldman Sachs. After a career break, she returned to the industry with a boutique compliance advisory firm before transitioning to her current role at RQC Group.
Hanim holds a degree in French and Business Administration and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
Janet joined RQC Group in 2023 as Chief Operating Officer and Board Member, bringing over 15 years of senior leadership experience across Finance and Operations in dynamic, fast-growing SME environments. In her role, Janet holds strategic accountability for Finance, HR, IT, and Marketing. She has a hands-on approach, working with her team to drive operational excellence and enable scalable growth across the company.
She has a proven track record of building high-performing functions within successful professional services firms, with a focus on aligning operational capabilities to business strategy.
Prior to joining RQC Group, Janet held key leadership roles in the consulting sector, including Finance and Operations Director at healthcare consultancy Akeso and Head of Finance and Operations at Baringa Partners. She began her career with KPMG in South Africa, where she qualified as an accountant.
Jonty is a Non-executive Director of RQC Group and a Director of Capricorn Fund Managers, the parent company of RQC Group where he oversees the business development strategy and is also a member of the Investment Committee and an invitee on the Regulatory Hosting Committee.
Before joining Capricorn in 2013 as Business Development Director, he was Head of Marketing and Investor Relations at Clareville Capital Partners LLP, a London-based hedge fund. At both businesses he had responsibility for building AUM and launching their UCITS funds.
Jonty started his career in the Oil and Gas division of Sedgwick Energy Ltd. In 1993 he joined the European Convertible Bond Desk at Tullett and Tokyo International Securities Ltd and later went on to co-manage the Relative Value and Algorithmic Trading Desk at Tullett Liberty Equities Ltd. He graduated from the University of Nottingham.
Jonty is a shareholder in Capricorn Fund Managers
Jordan joined RQC Group in 2015 and is a Director. He has over 10 years’ experience in regulatory compliance covering the UK and the US, and is responsible for assisting with the supervision of the RQC Advisory Hosting platform by overseeing the onboarding process, monitoring and advising appointed representatives, providing compliance training courses and ensuring that the hosting platform has appropriate systems and controls in place to meet the FCA’s rules and expectations. Jordan has a wealth of experience in hosting services with in-depth understanding of the regulator’s expectations, as well as the industry best practices.
He is also responsible for providing advice and on-going compliance support services to FCA authorised investment firms and SEC exempt report advisers.
Earlier in his career, he worked for a Merchant and Futures Trader and the Ministry of Sports and Tourism in Brazil. Jordan has a bachelor’s degree in international relations.
Jordan joined RQC Group in 2015 and is a Director. He has over 10 years’ experience in regulatory compliance covering the UK and the US, and is responsible for assisting with the supervision of the RQC Advisory Hosting platform by overseeing the onboarding process, monitoring and advising appointed representatives, providing compliance training courses and ensuring that the hosting platform has appropriate systems and controls in place to meet the FCA’s rules and expectations. Jordan has a wealth of experience in hosting services with in-depth understanding of the regulator’s expectations, as well as the industry best practices.
He is also responsible for providing advice and on-going compliance support services to FCA authorised investment firms and SEC exempt report advisers.
Earlier in his career, he worked for a Merchant and Futures Trader and the Ministry of Sports and Tourism in Brazil. Jordan has a bachelor’s degree in international relations.
Mark joined RQC Group in 2019 and is a Director in our New York office where he serves as a lead compliance resource for a wide range of retained client relationships, with a particular focus on the private fund industry. In this role, he works closely with clients to address complex regulatory and operational issues, providing tailored guidance and hands-on support.
Prior to joining RQC Group, he spent five years as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer for Numina Capital Management, an event driven special situations hedge fund. Prior to Numina, Mark spent six years in senior in-house CFO roles with two other independent investment advisers.
After qualifying as a chartered accountant in 2004 with Deloitte in South Africa, Mark immigrated to the United States where he worked in the audit and CFO Services divisions of Deloitte Consulting, and subsequently the Controllers Division of Goldman Sachs Investment Management. Mark received a post graduate honors degree in Accounting from the University of Johannesburg in 2001.
Matthew has served as a Managing Director at RQC Group since 2013, overseeing teams responsible for technical regulation, regulatory change and technology. With more than 27 years of experience in regulatory compliance, he is widely respected as the “consultants’ consultant,” offering expert guidance on complex regulatory issues and transformation initiatives.
In addition to his leadership role, Matthew sits on the Regulatory Hosting Committee, where he plays a key part in the selection and ongoing oversight of hosted investment managers and appointed representatives.
Matthew began his career in the compliance departments of Morgan Grenfell Asset Management and Nomura Asset Management. He later joined IMS Consulting as a compliance consultant, where he spent seven years before returning to industry. He took on the roles of Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (FCA) and Chief Compliance Officer (SEC) at GML Capital LLP, a boutique asset manager focused on emerging market credit.
Musunga joined RQC Group in 2022 as a Consultant, specialising in FCA applications and notification projects for a broad range of alternative asset managers and advisers. She is responsible for project managing FCA authorisation applications, ensuring clients have a clear process and the right support from start to finish.
She has worked in financial services and compliance since 2018 and previously spent time at the FCA in the Authorisations and Supervision division. This experience gave her insight into how the regulator approaches applications and ongoing oversight, as well as a practical understanding of how firms can meet expectations while achieving their business objectives.
In addition to her focus on FCA applications and notifications, Musunga also provides clients with ongoing compliance support, helping them navigate the post-authorisation process and assisting them with embedding regulatory requirements for their day-to-day operations.
She holds a degree in International Development, supporting her interest in global financial systems and the regulatory frameworks that promote market integrity.
Payal joined RQC Group in August 2022 and is a Director. She brought with her over 15 years of experience in both regulatory consulting and in-house compliance roles and has previously held SMF16 and SMF17 functions at asset management firms.
Payal has worked with a wide range of firms, including start-ups, mid-sized firms, and large institutions. Her broader experience spans establishing compliance infrastructures, conducting compliance monitoring, drafting and maintaining policies and procedures, providing compliance advisory services, reviewing systems and controls, supporting firms in preparation for FCA visits, and drafting reports for Boards and senior management.
Payal has also been involved in Section 166 (s166) Financial Crime reviews, where she assessed firms’ financial crime frameworks, including policies and procedures, transaction monitoring processes, sanctions screening, PEP identification, high-risk client onboarding, and AML file reviews. In addition, she has undertaken broader Section 166 governance reviews, focusing on senior management oversight, corporate governance frameworks, and the adequacy of policies and procedures.
Peter joined RQC Group in 2017 and is a Director. He started his career working in the London office of Carey Olsen before going on to spend a few years working in investment banking compliance, performing thematic and focused desk reviews across public and private sides of the business.
Peter has been providing regulatory compliance advice to alternative investment managers since 2014. He works with firms regulated by the FCA, SEC and the NFA across a wide variety of firm activities and investment strategies, providing commercially minded compliance solutions for a broad range of hedge fund managers, private equity and venture capital firms, fund of funds, wealth managers, corporate financiers, real estate investment managers and investment banks.
Pooja Thakkar joined RQC Group as a Consultant in October 2025 and is responsible for the monitoring and supervision of Authorised Representatives on our Robert Quinn Advisory regulatory hosting platform. She has over a decade of experience in regulatory compliance, monitoring, and audit in India and here in the UK.
She brings valuable expertise from her time at ACA Mirabella, where she managed client onboarding, prepared FCA applications, and advised clients on day-to-day compliance matters. Her role also included assisting clients in setting up compliance infrastructure and conducting periodic reviews aligned with FCA requirements. In India, Pooja held senior compliance roles at leading mutual fund houses, contributing to regulatory filings and scheme documentation for Mutual Funds and ETFs. She has integrated regulatory changes into business processes and enhanced compliance frameworks.
Pooja is a qualified Company Secretary (CS, India) and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Securities Law from Government Law College, Mumbai.
Richard joined RQC Group as a Senior Consultant in January 2025, bringing with him over 18 years of financial services experience across both institutional and retail sectors.
Richard supports a wide range of clients by providing tailored regulatory advice, drafting and implementing policies and procedures, and offering practical guidance on embedding frameworks within business operations. He also advises on the preparation and submission of regulatory returns, and undertakes monitoring and oversight activities to assess ongoing compliance.
He began his career in Operations, gaining a detailed understanding of investment management processes, before moving into Compliance and Risk. Over his career, Richard has held senior regulatory positions at discretionary fund management firms, including SMF16 and SMF17 roles, where he oversaw the design and implementation of compliance frameworks and risk management practices.
His dual background in Operations and Compliance allows him to bring pragmatic, risk-focused solutions to complex regulatory challenges.
Samantha joined in January 2021 and is the Business Development Operations Manager at RQC Group. She works closely with the sales team to manage leads, create proposals and contracts and analyse data. She also manages the diaries for the business development team and CEO, and is often one of the first points of contact for new enquiries to RQC Group.
Samantha’s responsibilities also include providing assistance with the creation of reports and presentations for the senior management and sales teams and maintaining our CRM database. She works closely with the marketing team to ensure accurate and relevant information is fed to the sales team.
Samantha has worked in operations for financial consultancies since 2012.
Stephen joined RQC Group in 2020 and is the Sales and Business Development Director. He has over 18 years of operational, equity sales and trading, investor relations and fund management experience, and is experienced in helping our clients to structure their business and partnering with outsourced financial service providers, counterparties, lawyers, auditors as well as internal teams.
Stephen maintains a deep and active network from both the buy and sell side industries, institutional allocators and family offices.
Stephen began his career as a graduate at Tisbury Capital before moving to prime brokerage at Merrill Lynch and then spent 10 years at Williams Trading LLP focusing on European equities. Since then, Stephen has held the head of business development roles at leading fund management platforms.
Stephen holds a degree in Politics and Social Policy from the University of London.
Theo is a Consultant and is primarily responsible for monitoring and supervising the activities of Appointed Representatives on the Robert Quinn Advisory regulatory hosting platform, ensuring that they remain compliant with all relevant regulations and best practices. In addition, Theo also plays a key role in supporting the hosting platforms ongoing business operations, providing guidance and expertise across day-to-day compliance matters.
He joined the firm in 2020 as an Analyst, where he coordinated the onboarding process for Appointed Representatives joining both the Robert Quinn Advisory and Capricorn Fund Managers platforms. He also supported FCA authorisation applications and ad-hoc compliance consulting projects, further broadening his regulatory experience.
Prior to joining RQC Group, Theo worked at leading insurance and accountancy firms, managing extensive client portfolios. He also spent time overseas in the marine industry, qualifying as a commercial skipper before returning to the UK to build his career in financial services.
Allison joined RQC Group in 2017 and is a Managing Director and Board Member. Based in New York, Allison leads the US regulatory practice and has over 25 years’ experience in the asset management industry. Prior to joining RQC Group, she was a Director on the regulatory and compliance team at Kinetic Partners (acquired by Duff & Phelps, now Kroll).
From developing risk-based policies and procedures to implementing appropriate monitoring and controls, Allison has experience structuring all aspects of a fund manager’s compliance program. A long-term focus on the private fund industry allows her to provide clients with comprehensive guidance contemplating both regulatory requirements and industry best practices. In her role as RQC Group’s US technical lead, Allison focuses on complex client matters including drafting Form ADV disclosure language, providing support during SEC examinations, leading large-scale review projects, and developing multi-jurisdictional compliance programs.
Allison received a B.A. in English from Rutgers College.
Barrie is our CEO and a Board Member having joined RQC Group in 2012. He leads our firm, as well as the UK Consulting and RQA regulatory hosting business. He also is a member of the regulatory hosting committee which has responsibility for the oversight of appointed representatives on the Robert Quinn Advisory regulatory hosting platform. Barrie is the SMF16 and 17 function holder for RQA.
With a deep understanding of regulatory compliance, risk management and governance, Barrie helps regulated firms to navigate complex regulatory environments with confidence and clarity. Prior to RQC Group, Barrie held senior compliance roles at Legal & General Investment Management, Augustus Asset Managers Limited and State Street Global Advisors Limited where he was Head of UK Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer. As Director of Compliance at Affiliated Managers Group, Barrie had responsibility for compliance oversight of AMG’s global operations in London, Dubai, Sydney and Hong Kong.
Camilla is a Senior Director at RQC Group, having joined in October 2017. Previously, Camilla worked in the regulatory and compliance team at Kinetic Partners (acquired by Duff & Phelps, now Kroll). Camilla specialises in providing regulatory advice and compliance support services to a diverse range of alternative asset managers and advisers that are authorised with the FCA and registered with the SEC or the NFA.
Camilla assists her clients with maintaining pragmatic compliance frameworks that speak to the relevant regulatory requirements of the FCA, SEC and/or NFA, as well as expectations of investors. She has assisted clients negotiate challenges posed throughout their lifecycle; from drafting notifications required for the FCA, SEC and NFA, implementing tailored compliance policies as well as assisting with ongoing monitoring. In addition to several client secondments, Camilla has undertaken numerous client projects, including FCA Health Checks, SEC Annual Compliance Reviews and SEC Mock Audits.
Camilla studied at the University of Warwick and the Courtauld Institute of Art and also has a Graduate Diploma in Law.
Darryl is a Non-executive Director of RQC Group and CEO of Capricorn Fund Managers, an investment management regulatory hosting platform and the parent company of RQC Group, where he manages the supervision of investment managers and provides advice on structuring, service provider selection and day-to-day operations. Darryl also serves as the Chief Compliance and Risk Officer and the Chair of the regulatory hosting committee, which has responsibility for the appointment of hosted investment managers and appointed representatives as well as ongoing supervision. Darryl joined Capricorn in February 2013 as Chief Operating Officer when the firm was an external hedge fund manager and has extensive experience in hedge fund operations and finance, which brings a practical and commercial perspective to the platform.
Prior to joining Capricorn, he listed an insurance broker on the AIM market and was the COO of the Stenham Group, an international financial services group providing alternative asset management investment solutions (hedge fund of funds ($3.6bn) and property funds (€3bn)). After qualifying as a chartered accountant with Deloitte, London, in 1991 he remained there until 1998 before joining a client, Primedia, an international media group, as Commercial Director responsible for the European operations, corporate finance and tax planning.
Darryl is a shareholder in Capricorn Fund Managers.
Janet joined RQC Group in 2023 as Chief Operating Officer and Board Member, bringing over 15 years of senior leadership experience across Finance and Operations in dynamic, fast-growing SME environments. In her role, Janet holds strategic accountability for Finance, HR, IT, and Marketing. She has a hands-on approach, working with her team to drive operational excellence and enable scalable growth across the company.
She has a proven track record of building high-performing functions within successful professional services firms, with a focus on aligning operational capabilities to business strategy.
Prior to joining RQC Group, Janet held key leadership roles in the consulting sector, including Finance and Operations Director at healthcare consultancy Akeso and Head of Finance and Operations at Baringa Partners. She began her career with KPMG in South Africa, where she qualified as an accountant.
Jonty is a Non-executive Director of RQC Group and a Director of Capricorn Fund Managers, the parent company of RQC Group where he oversees the business development strategy and is also a member of the Investment Committee and an invitee on the Regulatory Hosting Committee.
Before joining Capricorn in 2013 as Business Development Director, he was Head of Marketing and Investor Relations at Clareville Capital Partners LLP, a London-based hedge fund. At both businesses he had responsibility for building AUM and launching their UCITS funds.
Jonty started his career in the Oil and Gas division of Sedgwick Energy Ltd. In 1993 he joined the European Convertible Bond Desk at Tullett and Tokyo International Securities Ltd and later went on to co-manage the Relative Value and Algorithmic Trading Desk at Tullett Liberty Equities Ltd. He graduated from the University of Nottingham.
Jonty is a shareholder in Capricorn Fund Managers
Matthew has served as a Managing Director at RQC Group since 2013, overseeing teams responsible for technical regulation, regulatory change and technology. With more than 27 years of experience in regulatory compliance, he is widely respected as the “consultants’ consultant,” offering expert guidance on complex regulatory issues and transformation initiatives.
In addition to his leadership role, Matthew sits on the Regulatory Hosting Committee, where he plays a key part in the selection and ongoing oversight of hosted investment managers and appointed representatives.
Matthew began his career in the compliance departments of Morgan Grenfell Asset Management and Nomura Asset Management. He later joined IMS Consulting as a compliance consultant, where he spent seven years before returning to industry. He took on the roles of Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (FCA) and Chief Compliance Officer (SEC) at GML Capital LLP, a boutique asset manager focused on emerging market credit.
Ahmed joined RQC Group in November 2025 as a Director, bringing almost 25 years of experience in the investment management sector. Ahmed acts as the primary compliance resource for a number of retained client relationships. He provides clients with tailored and proportionate regulatory solutions to their compliance challenges, regulatory questions and issues.
Prior to this, he spent 11 and a half years at CBRE Investment Management as Head of UK Compliance and 5 years at DTZ Holdings as Chief Compliance Officer. He has also worked at Fidelity Investments as a Senior Compliance Manager and at the Personal Investment Authority, one of the predecessor bodies to the FCA. The asset classes he has worked on have included equities, private equity, real estate, private credit and infrastructure.
In his previous roles, Ahmed helped facilitate business growth, supported the launch of new funds, separately managed accounts and ensured existing fund ranges remained regulatory compliant.
Ahmed is a qualified solicitor.
Anya joined RQC Group in 2020 as Group Financial Controller and is responsible for overseeing the company’s day-to-day financial operations. She leads the monthly management accounts process, provides reporting to senior management, and manages the annual budgeting and planning cycle.
Since joining RQC Group, she has been instrumental in developing and streamlining scalable financial processes to support the firm’s growth, including implementing the finance and timekeeping systems, and enhancing financial reporting to improve transparency and decision-making across the business.
Prior to joining RQC, Anya worked at Deloitte in both South Africa and the UK, where she gained valuable experience auditing banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions. This provided her with strong technical expertise in regulatory and financial reporting requirements. She also led audit teams on complex, multi-entity groups, working closely with boards and senior executives.
Anya is a qualified Chartered Accountant (SA).
Hakan joined RQC Group in November 2020 as a Director, bringing over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to this, he spent five years as a Senior Compliance Consultant, advising clients such as asset managers, brokers, and fintech platforms.
Hakan has a diverse background in compliance and financial services regulation. He previously served as a Compliance Officer at Bloomberg Tradebook Europe, where he provided guidance on financial regulations and managed day-to-day compliance matters. His experience also includes a position at the Financial Services Authority on the enforcement team, where he contributed to the Split Capital investigation, as well as reviewing investor losses at the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. Additionally, he worked with Customs & Excise in the prosecution team, focusing on financial crime.
Hakan is a qualified solicitor with a deep expertise in compliance and regulatory matters.
Jordan joined RQC Group in 2015 and is a Director. He has over 10 years’ experience in regulatory compliance covering the UK and the US, and is responsible for assisting with the supervision of the RQC Advisory Hosting platform by overseeing the onboarding process, monitoring and advising appointed representatives, providing compliance training courses and ensuring that the hosting platform has appropriate systems and controls in place to meet the FCA’s rules and expectations. Jordan has a wealth of experience in hosting services with in-depth understanding of the regulator’s expectations, as well as the industry best practices.
He is also responsible for providing advice and on-going compliance support services to FCA authorised investment firms and SEC exempt report advisers.
Earlier in his career, he worked for a Merchant and Futures Trader and the Ministry of Sports and Tourism in Brazil. Jordan has a bachelor’s degree in international relations.
Jordan joined RQC Group in 2015 and is a Director. He has over 10 years’ experience in regulatory compliance covering the UK and the US, and is responsible for assisting with the supervision of the RQC Advisory Hosting platform by overseeing the onboarding process, monitoring and advising appointed representatives, providing compliance training courses and ensuring that the hosting platform has appropriate systems and controls in place to meet the FCA’s rules and expectations. Jordan has a wealth of experience in hosting services with in-depth understanding of the regulator’s expectations, as well as the industry best practices.
He is also responsible for providing advice and on-going compliance support services to FCA authorised investment firms and SEC exempt report advisers.
Earlier in his career, he worked for a Merchant and Futures Trader and the Ministry of Sports and Tourism in Brazil. Jordan has a bachelor’s degree in international relations.
Mark joined RQC Group in 2019 and is a Director in our New York office where he serves as a lead compliance resource for a wide range of retained client relationships, with a particular focus on the private fund industry. In this role, he works closely with clients to address complex regulatory and operational issues, providing tailored guidance and hands-on support.
Prior to joining RQC Group, he spent five years as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer for Numina Capital Management, an event driven special situations hedge fund. Prior to Numina, Mark spent six years in senior in-house CFO roles with two other independent investment advisers.
After qualifying as a chartered accountant in 2004 with Deloitte in South Africa, Mark immigrated to the United States where he worked in the audit and CFO Services divisions of Deloitte Consulting, and subsequently the Controllers Division of Goldman Sachs Investment Management. Mark received a post graduate honors degree in Accounting from the University of Johannesburg in 2001.
Payal joined RQC Group in August 2022 and is a Director. She brought with her over 15 years of experience in both regulatory consulting and in-house compliance roles and has previously held SMF16 and SMF17 functions at asset management firms.
Payal has worked with a wide range of firms, including start-ups, mid-sized firms, and large institutions. Her broader experience spans establishing compliance infrastructures, conducting compliance monitoring, drafting and maintaining policies and procedures, providing compliance advisory services, reviewing systems and controls, supporting firms in preparation for FCA visits, and drafting reports for Boards and senior management.
Payal has also been involved in Section 166 (s166) Financial Crime reviews, where she assessed firms’ financial crime frameworks, including policies and procedures, transaction monitoring processes, sanctions screening, PEP identification, high-risk client onboarding, and AML file reviews. In addition, she has undertaken broader Section 166 governance reviews, focusing on senior management oversight, corporate governance frameworks, and the adequacy of policies and procedures.
Peter joined RQC Group in 2017 and is a Director. He started his career working in the London office of Carey Olsen before going on to spend a few years working in investment banking compliance, performing thematic and focused desk reviews across public and private sides of the business.
Peter has been providing regulatory compliance advice to alternative investment managers since 2014. He works with firms regulated by the FCA, SEC and the NFA across a wide variety of firm activities and investment strategies, providing commercially minded compliance solutions for a broad range of hedge fund managers, private equity and venture capital firms, fund of funds, wealth managers, corporate financiers, real estate investment managers and investment banks.
Richard joined RQC Group as a Senior Consultant in January 2025, bringing with him over 18 years of financial services experience across both institutional and retail sectors.
Richard supports a wide range of clients by providing tailored regulatory advice, drafting and implementing policies and procedures, and offering practical guidance on embedding frameworks within business operations. He also advises on the preparation and submission of regulatory returns, and undertakes monitoring and oversight activities to assess ongoing compliance.
He began his career in Operations, gaining a detailed understanding of investment management processes, before moving into Compliance and Risk. Over his career, Richard has held senior regulatory positions at discretionary fund management firms, including SMF16 and SMF17 roles, where he oversaw the design and implementation of compliance frameworks and risk management practices.
His dual background in Operations and Compliance allows him to bring pragmatic, risk-focused solutions to complex regulatory challenges.
Stephen joined RQC Group in 2020 and is the Sales and Business Development Director. He has over 18 years of operational, equity sales and trading, investor relations and fund management experience, and is experienced in helping our clients to structure their business and partnering with outsourced financial service providers, counterparties, lawyers, auditors as well as internal teams.
Stephen maintains a deep and active network from both the buy and sell side industries, institutional allocators and family offices.
Stephen began his career as a graduate at Tisbury Capital before moving to prime brokerage at Merrill Lynch and then spent 10 years at Williams Trading LLP focusing on European equities. Since then, Stephen has held the head of business development roles at leading fund management platforms.
Stephen holds a degree in Politics and Social Policy from the University of London.
