Director - Electronic Trading Compliance Advisory

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Director of Compliance Advisory to join its dynamic London team. This pivotal role will focus on advising the Electronic Trading business, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations surrounding AI-driven trading technologies. You will leverage your deep understanding of electronic trading and algorithmic compliance to guide stakeholders through complex regulatory landscapes. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will play a key role in maintaining audit readiness and regulatory engagement. If you are passionate about compliance in the fast-paced financial sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of electronic trading and algo compliance in financial services.
• Prior experience in a senior compliance advisory role within an investment bank.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time advisory on compliance risks related to electronic trading.
• Advise on AI and machine learning tools within trading for regulatory alignment.

Skills

Compliance Advisory

Electronic Trading

Algorithmic Trading

AI Governance

Market Abuse

Best Execution

Data Governance

Stakeholder Management

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Client:

Jacobson Garner

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

A leading global investment bank is seeking a senior-level Director of Compliance Advisory to join its dynamic London-based team. This is a high-impact role within the Compliance function, focused on advising the Electronic Trading business and guiding the firm through the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding AI-driven trading technologies.

Role Overview:

As Director, you will act as a strategic advisor to front office trading and technology stakeholders, ensuring that the firm’s electronic trading platforms and AI-enabled tools comply with relevant UK, EU, and global regulations. You will provide subject matter expertise on algorithmic trading, market abuse, best execution, and data governance in relation to AI models and automated decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide real-time advisory to trading desks on compliance risks related to electronic and algorithmic trading.
• Advise on the development and deployment of AI and machine learning tools within trading, ensuring regulatory alignment.
• Interpret and communicate regulatory expectations across global jurisdictions, including FCA, ESMA, and SEC.
• Collaborate with Technology, Legal, Risk, and Surveillance to ensure proper controls, documentation, and oversight.
• Contribute to regulatory engagement and audit readiness, including input into responses and senior regulator meetings.

Key Requirements:

• Deep knowledge of electronic trading, algo compliance, and AI governance in a financial services context.
• Prior experience in a senior compliance advisory role within an investment bank or trading firm.
• Strong understanding of MAR, MiFID II, RTS 6, and evolving AI-related guidance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, particularly with front office and technical teams.