Head of Compliance CFD firm

Barclay Simpson; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent compliance recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Compliance to lead the UK compliance function. This hands-on role requires strong regulatory experience, overseeing day-to-day compliance activities, and managing a small team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in trading or brokerage environments and be ready to take on MLRO responsibilities. The package includes a competitive salary up to £150k, a discretionary bonus, and benefits, with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Strong regulatory compliance experience in trading, brokerage, or CFD/spread betting environments.
• Working knowledge of AML and financial crime processes.
• Steady professional ready for MLRO responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK compliance and trade surveillance function.
• Oversee FCA compliance across retail and institutional products.
• Manage AML/CTF frameworks and support regulatory interactions.

Skills

Regulatory compliance experience

Knowlege of AML and financial crime processes

Leadership skills

Job description

Head of Compliance CFD firm

Are you ready to step up into a senior compliance role with MLRO responsibilities?
Our client, a growing multi‑asset trading firm, is looking for a confident and capable Compliance Officer to lead the UK compliance function.

This is a hands‑on, visible position where you’ll oversee all day‑to‑day compliance activity, guide a small team, and act as the nominated MLRO for the FCA — with full support from the firm’s Global Head of Compliance.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading the UK compliance and trade surveillance function.
• Overseeing FCA compliance across retail and institutional products.
• Managing AML/CTF frameworks and supporting regulatory interactions.

We’re looking for:

• Strong regulatory compliance experience in trading, brokerage, or CFD/spread betting environments.
• Working knowledge of AML and financial crime processes.
• A steady, capable professional ready to take on MLRO accountability.

Package:

Up to £150k base + discretionary bonus + benefits.
Hybrid working: Office Mon–Thu, WFH Fridays.

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