Compliance Advisory - Paris

Jacobson Garner; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Paris-based investment bank is seeking an experienced Compliance Advisory professional for its Markets Compliance team. In this role, you will support equities trading by ensuring compliance with French and EU regulatory requirements. The position involves advising on transactions, new products, and business initiatives, while collaborating with various internal teams to maintain robust controls. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of equities markets and regulatory frameworks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of equities markets, trading practices, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in providing advisory support to trading desks.
• Ability to collaborate with various teams including Legal and Risk.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day advisory support to the Equities trading and sales desks.
• Interpret and apply relevant regulatory rules.
• Advise on new product approvals and business initiatives.
• Support monitoring, training, and internal policy development.
• Engage with regulators on conduct and control matters.

Skills

Compliance knowledge

Equities market understanding

Advisory skills

Regulatory interpretation

Job description

Compliance Advisory – Markets (Equities)

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Compliance Advisory professional to join a leading Paris-based Investment Bank within its Markets Compliance team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the centre of the trading floor, providing regulatory and conduct support to the bank’s Equities business across cash equities, derivatives, and structured products.

As part of the Markets Compliance function, you will act as a trusted adviser to front office teams, helping to ensure the firm’s activities comply with French and EU regulatory requirements, including AMF, ESMA, and MAR obligations. You will play an integral part in advising on new products, transactions, and business initiatives, ensuring appropriate controls and governance are maintained throughout.

The position requires a strong understanding of equities markets, trading practices, and regulatory frameworks, along with the ability to apply this knowledge pragmatically in a fast‑moving environment. You will collaborate with colleagues in Legal, Risk, and Operations, as well as Compliance teams in London and other global locations, to deliver consistent regulatory coverage across business lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day advisory support to the Equities trading and sales desks.
• Interpret and apply relevant regulatory rules, including AMF, MAR, MiFID II, and other applicable regimes.
• Advise on new product approvals, marketing materials, and business initiatives.
• Support monitoring, training, and internal policy development.
• Engage with regulators and internal stakeholders on conduct and control matters.

Skills & Experience