Head of Compliance - Commodities/Derivatives

Black Swan Group; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in commodities trading is seeking a Head of Compliance to oversee all compliance functions and lead a team of six. The role emphasizes ensuring regulatory adherence and fostering a strong compliance culture, specifically within the oil or energy commodities sector. Candidates should have strong experience in trading environments and possess strategic leadership qualities.

Qualifications

• Proven compliance experience in trading houses, brokerages, or market makers.
• Prior team management and SMF16/17 experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement compliance policies.
• Oversee monitoring and reporting functions for derivatives trading.
• Conduct risk assessments and maintain controls for commodities trading activities.

Skills

Compliance experience

Understanding of derivatives regulations

Team management

Strategic thinking

Resilience in high-pressure environments

Job description

Head of Compliance - Commodities/Derivatives

Head of Compliance - Commodities/Derivatives

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Commodities Recruitment - Compliance, Risk, & Legal

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst and Legal

• Industries

  Securities and Commodity Exchanges, Oil and Gas, and Investment Banking

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