Compliance Manager

Compliance Professionals; Greater London; On-site; GBP 147,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Compliance Manager to lead compliance efforts within a dynamic financial services environment. This role involves supporting the Head of Compliance in developing robust policies and procedures, overseeing compliance monitoring, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in financial services, particularly within retail brokerage or CFDs, and a strong grasp of the regulatory landscape. Join a forward-thinking firm where your expertise will play a crucial role in shaping compliance strategies and fostering a culture of regulatory awareness across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial services with regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Strong understanding of UK and European regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Compliance in establishing regulatory policies and procedures.
• Oversee implementation of Compliance Monitoring Plans and provide recommendations.
• Provide compliance training and prepare relevant MI for the Board.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Financial Crime Knowledge

Consumer Duty

SM&CR Knowledge

Market Abuse Regulations

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Finance or Law

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THE COMPANY:

Our client is a leading online multi-asset brokerage firm, specializing in FX/CFD products. This role will report directly to the Head of Compliance.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support to the HoC to establish and maintain appropriate policies, procedures, systems and controls in relation to regulatory compliance and financial crime for the UK entity.
• Oversee the implementation of the Compliance Monitoring Plan to assess those systems and controls, and provide recommendations for and oversight of remediation where required.
• Liaise with all areas of the business to provide sound advice and guidance in relation to regulatory matters and consider the regulatory risks associated with new business initiatives including new products.
• Provide compliance awareness and training across the firm as required.
• Prepare relevant MI to the Board, including KRIs/KPIs and attend relevant committees where required.
• Ensure the firm adheres to its Consumer Duty objectives and take responsibility for ongoing actions for the embedding of the Duty.
• Take responsibility of the firm’s SM&CR processes and ensure the firm adheres to its set policies and procedures.
• Effectively deal with any complaints raised by clients and any subsequent interaction with the Financial Ombudsman Service.
• Lead, participate and manage ad-hoc thematic reviews, projects and investigations as required.
• Develop and strengthen relationships across the firm to promote best practice and ensure a good understanding of the regulatory framework within which the firm must operate.
• Consider all suspicious activity reports and where appropriate make and/or oversee both STOR and SAR filing to external authorities.
• Keep up to date with key changes to regulation and legislation including regulatory actions that will impact the business.
• Liaise with law enforcement and regulators to resolve any relevant issues when required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 5 years financial services experience and/or knowledge of the UK and/or European regulatory regime – ideally from a Retail Brokerage/CFDs firm
• Compliance experience gained within a similar organisation. (Retail Brokerage/FX/CFDs firm)
• Consumer Duty, SM&CR, Market Abuse experience/knowledge
• Thorough understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks in which the firm operates.
• Ability to grasp new and often complex concepts quickly
• Ability to work under pressure and to fixed deadlines.
• Ability to explain regulatory requirements and advanced compliance concepts clearly and concisely.
• Knowledge of FX/CFD products an advantage.

For further information please contact Hannah Tabatabai

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Securities and Commodity Exchanges and Financial Services

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