Compliance Manager (Market Abuse Surveillance)

Maven; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier trading firm in London is seeking a Compliance Manager to lead the global market abuse surveillance function. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in compliance surveillance and a deep understanding of regulatory requirements across various jurisdictions. Key responsibilities include managing surveillance alerts, optimizing risk controls, and engaging with stakeholders globally. You will be part of a dynamic and innovative culture while having a significant impact in a rapidly growing, high-frequency trading environment.

Benefits

A technology-driven work environment

Friendly and informal culture

Significant impact in a fast-growing global firm

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in compliance surveillance or trading controls.
• Proven experience in parameter adjustment for market abuse surveillance.
• Strong familiarity with regulatory requirements in EMEA, APAC and the US.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global market abuse surveillance program and ensure compliance.
• Lead optimisation of systems for trading strategies and market typologies.
• Manage the lifecycle of surveillance alerts and investigations.

Skills

Compliance surveillance experience

Technical analysis (SQL, Python)

Relationship-building skills

Job description

Maven is a market-leading proprietary trading firm allocating internal capital across discretionary systematic and market‑making strategies. Our collective expertise spans traders, engineers and technologists unified by an unwavering dedication to enhance our efficiency as a premier liquidity provider for globally listed derivatives. We leverage groundbreaking execution and pricing technologies to elevate and improve how financial markets operate. Maven continues to scale its operations while preserving the dynamic energy and innovative culture of a start‑up but without the associated risks.

Role Overview

As a Compliance Manager (Market Abuse Surveillance) you will assume full ownership of the global surveillance function for the organization. Based in London you will be responsible for the end‑to‑end market abuse surveillance process for trading activity on‑exchange and over‑the‑counter (OTC) across EMEA, APAC and the US. You will ensure the surveillance program is robust and effective across all jurisdictions and asset classes with particular emphasis on high‑frequency trading (HFT) exchange‑traded derivatives (including options) and cash equities. You will optimise surveillance system parameters, manage alerts and investigations and act as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Global Function Leadership – Take full ownership and provide strategic oversight of the global market‑abuse surveillance program ensuring effective risk detection and compliance with regulatory requirements across EMEA, APAC and the US.
• Surveillance System Optimisation – Lead the adjustment and optimisation of parameters in surveillance systems to ensure they are calibrated to evolving trading strategies (especially HFT) global products and market abuse typologies.
• Comprehensive Monitoring – Oversee surveillance across all relevant asset classes (including HFT exchange‑traded derivatives, options, cash equities and OTC products) and jurisdictions proactively identifying escalating and resolving potential market abuse.
• Alert & Investigation Management – Manage the complete lifecycle of surveillance alerts from review and investigation to escalation and closure with thorough documentation.
• Risk Assessment (MARA) – Lead Market Abuse Risk Assessments (MARA) globally using findings to enhance systems controls and surveillance methodology.
• Regulatory Escalations – In the UK prepare and submit Suspicious Transaction and Order Reports (STORs) and market observations to other jurisdictions, ensuring accurate reporting / escalations to local exchanges or regulatory authorities based on jurisdictional requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Serve as a key contact for trading desks, regional compliance functions and regulators or exchanges worldwide providing subject‑matter expertise and guidance.
• Global Reporting & MI – Produce and deliver clear, insightful management information (MI) analytics and reports to the Head of European Compliance and senior management highlighting global trends, risks and recommended actions.
• Technical Investigation Support – Utilise technical skillsSQL, Python) to support investigative efforts and data analysis as required.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Minimum 7 years experience in compliance surveillance or trading controls with significant exposure to global markets and HFT environments.
• Proven experience in parameter adjustment and optimisation for market abuse surveillance platforms.
• Extensive knowledge of Market Abuse Regulation (MAR), UK/EU market‑conduct rules and strong familiarity with regulatory requirements in EMEA, APAC and the US.
• Deep product knowledge of exchange‑traded derivatives (including options), cash equities, OTC products and both on‑exchange and OTC trading.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and enhance Market Abuse Risk Assessments (MARA) globally.
• Proven track record of managing escalating and resolving surveillance alerts and investigations in a global context.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with front‑office regulators and internal compliance colleagues across regions.
• Technical proficiency in SQL and/or Python to support investigations and advanced data reviews (not as the core surveillance focus).

Personal Attributes

• High ethical standards, integrity and sound judgment.
• Strategic, proactive and able to operate autonomously with a global perspective.
• Excellent communicator who can influence and build strong relationships across all levels and regions.
• Analytical and detail‑oriented with the ability to maintain a broad strategic view.
• Collaborative and comfortable working in a cross‑functional multinational environment.

What We Offer

• A great environment whereby technology is key to our success.
• The upside of a start‑up without the associated risks.
• Friendly, informal and highly rewarding culture.
• A fast‑growing global firm with plenty of opportunities where you will have a significant impact.