Head of Compliance - Commodities/Derivatives

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in commodities trading seeks a Head of Compliance to oversee compliance functions and ensure regulatory adherence in a dynamic trading environment. The successful candidate will lead a small team and will require proven experience in trading houses, particularly in oil or energy commodities.

Qualifications

• Proven compliance experience in trading houses, brokerages, or market makers.
• Deep understanding of derivatives regulations and trading operations.
• Prior team management and SMF16/17 experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement compliance policies.
• Oversee monitoring and advisory functions for derivatives trading.
• Lead and mentor a small compliance team.

Skills

Compliance experience

Understanding of derivatives regulations

Team management

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Head of Compliance - Commodities/Derivatives, london (city of london)

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london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

The Head of Compliance will lead a team of six, overseeing all compliance functions for a commodities trading business focused on derivatives. Holding SMF16/17 responsibilities, this role ensures regulatory adherence, drives a robust compliance culture, and mitigates risks in a dynamic trading environment, with a preference for expertise in oil or energy commodities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement compliance policies.
• Oversee monitoring, reporting, and advisory functions for derivatives trading.
• Lead and mentor a small team in compliance.
• Serve as the primary regulatory contact, fulfilling SMF16/17 obligations.
• Conduct risk assessments and maintain controls for commodities trading activities.
• Advise senior leadership on regulatory changes and their impact.
• Deliver training to foster compliance awareness across the organisation.

Candidate Profile:

• Proven compliance experience in trading houses (especially oil/energy), brokerages or market makers.
• Deep understanding of derivatives regulations and trading operations.
• Prior team management and SMF16/17 experience is highly desirable.
• Strategic, proactive thinker with resilience in high-pressure environments.