Market Abuse Risk & MARA Surveillance Lead

Lloyd's; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the UK seeks a professional to own the Market Abuse Risk Assessment framework. This role requires designing and refreshing the MARA across various asset classes, leading engagement with business partners to identify market abuse risks, and producing regular analysis for regulatory engagement. Ideal candidates will have strong risk and control expertise, comprehensive product knowledge, and excellent data skills. Join a diverse and inclusive team focused on shaping the future of financial services.

Benefits

Diversity initiatives

Inclusive workplace

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of MAR/market abuse regimes and surveillance experience in wholesale markets.
• Experience enhancing Market Abuse Risk Assessments and implementing control changes.
• Comprehensive product knowledge across key traded instruments; FICC knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and refresh the MARA framework across asset classes.
• Lead engagement with business collaborators on market abuse scenarios.
• Produce MI and thematic analysis on market abuse risks.
• Coordinate responses to regulatory queries related to market-abuse controls.
• Regularly assess existing surveillance controls for effectiveness.
• Identify gaps and recommend enhancements for compliance.
• Engage with other departments to understand the control framework.

Skills

Risk & control expertise

Market abuse regimes knowledge

Data and technical skills

Job description

A leading financial institution in the UK seeks a professional to own the Market Abuse Risk Assessment framework. This role requires designing and refreshing the MARA across various asset classes, leading engagement with business partners to identify market abuse risks, and producing regular analysis for regulatory engagement. Ideal candidates will have strong risk and control expertise, comprehensive product knowledge, and excellent data skills. Join a diverse and inclusive team focused on shaping the future of financial services.