Location: City of London Industry: Specialist Brokerage The Company: Our client is a leading specialist brokerage firm with a strong global presence, headquartered in the City of London. As they continue to grow and evolve, they are seeking a highly experienced
Global Head of Compliance to lead and enhance their global compliance function. This is a key leadership role requiring in-depth knowledge of broking or prime broking operations.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead and manage regulatory relationships across global jurisdictions.
- Provide advisory support to all business desks worldwide, working in close collaboration with local Compliance Officers.
- Monitor global regulatory developments and spearhead their implementation across the organisation.
- Oversee the firm’s global Financial Crime compliance framework.
- Manage the global Compliance Monitoring Programme and ensure its effectiveness.
- Develop and supervise global compliance training initiatives.
- Take responsibility for Transaction and Exchange Reporting globally.
- Ensure timely and appropriate responses to regulatory queries, audits, and investigations.
- Review and approve new business proposals from a compliance perspective.
- Lead regulatory impact assessments and implement required changes.
- Oversee the preparation and submission of global regulatory filings and returns.
- Maintain and develop the Compliance Risk Framework, ensuring effective reporting to senior leadership.
- Play a key role in HR-related compliance matters and investigations.
Candidate Profile:- Proven background in broking or prime broking within a regulated environment.
- Strong, up-to-date knowledge of FCA rules and regulations is essential. Familiarity with global frameworks (NFA, CFTC, MAS, DIFC, AMF) is highly desirable.
- Previous approval under SMF16/SMF17 (CF10/CF11) is required.
- Demonstrated success in managing compliance functions across multiple jurisdictions.
- Experience leading and mentoring global teams in a fast-paced financial services environment.
For further information, please contact Marcus Courtney.