Regulatory Specialist

SearchWorks; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SearchWorks is seeking a Client Services Engineer to join a growing RegTech firm based in London. The role involves engaging with Tier 1 banks on regulatory reporting and trade lifecycle initiatives. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in financial services, a solid understanding of derivatives, and expertise in data structures. This hybrid position offers strong flexibility alongside the opportunity to work on complex regulatory challenges. The successful candidate will enjoy a collaborative environment focused on delivering data-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience with EMIR, MiFID, SFTR, or transaction reporting frameworks.
• Background in Client Services, Regulatory Reporting, Business Analysis, or Data Analysis.
• Exposure to data mapping or data lineage.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Tier 1 banks on regulatory reporting and trade lifecycle initiatives.
• Translate regulatory and business requirements into data-driven solutions.
• Analyse trade and reporting data across multiple systems.
• Collaborate with business, compliance, operations, and technology teams.

Skills

Experience within financial services, capital markets, or regulatory reporting

Strong understanding of trade lifecycle processes and derivatives/swaps

Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills

Knowledge of XML, FpML, JSON, or similar structured data formats

Comfortable working across both business and technical teams

Tools

SQL

Job description

Client Services Engineer – Financial Markets / Regulatory Reporting

Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days/week near Liverpool Street)

Our client is a growing RegTech business that works closely with Tier 1 banks across regulatory reporting, trade lifecycle, and financial markets data challenges.

This role sits between business and technology, focusing on regulatory interpretation, data modelling, and client delivery. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone with strong exposure to derivatives/swaps, transaction reporting, and financial data structures who enjoys working in client-facing, delivery-focused environments.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Working closely with Tier 1 banks on regulatory reporting and trade lifecycle initiatives
• Translating regulatory and business requirements into data-driven solutions
• Analysing trade and reporting data across multiple systems
• Collaborating with business, compliance, operations, and technology teams

What We’re Looking For

• Experience within financial services, capital markets, or regulatory reporting
• Strong understanding of trade lifecycle processes and derivatives/swaps
• Background in Client Services, Regulatory Reporting, Business Analysis, or Data Analysis
• Exposure to EMIR, MiFID, SFTR, or transaction reporting frameworks
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills
• Strong understanding of data structures and reporting data
• Knowledge of XML, FpML, JSON, or similar structured data formats
• Comfortable working across both business and technical teams

Nice to Have

• SQL, data mapping, or data lineage experience
• Experience working with Tier 1 banks, consulting firms, or RegTech businesses
• Client-facing or consulting experience

Why Join?

• Opportunity to work with leading financial institutions on complex regulatory initiatives
• Collaborative and growing RegTech environment
• Strong exposure to financial markets, reporting, and data-driven projects
• Hybrid working with strong flexibility

This role would suit someone from a Regulatory Reporting, Client Services, Business Analysis, or Data-focused background looking for a hands-on role operating across business, data, and technology within a growing RegTech environment.