Senior Compliance Manager

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global soft commodity services group is seeking a Senior Compliance Manager in London. The role involves leading compliance strategy across commodity trading, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, and collaborating on ESG and sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in compliance or legal roles, qualified as a lawyer, and possesses a strong knowledge of derivatives regulations. This position may require international travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in compliance or legal roles, ideally within commodities trading.
• At least 4 years of in-house experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of derivatives regulations and EU compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a global compliance strategy across commodity trading.
• Ensure compliance with EMIR, MiFID II, MAR, and other regulations.
• Collaborate on sustainability regulations and corporate due diligence.

Skills

Compliance expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-border team management

Financial crime prevention

Data protection awareness

Education

Qualified lawyer (any jurisdiction)

Tools

AML/Sanctions/KYC platforms

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

Job Description:

ECOM is a world-leading soft commodity services group specialising in coffee, cocoa, and cotton with operations in over 40 countries and 6000 employees. With 175 years of market experience, ECOM is committed to sustainable and socially responsible leadership within the soft commodities industry. ECOM’s global operations rely on extensive knowledge and experience in supply chain traceability, risk management, and client-focused distribution to create a valuable and sustainable supply chain, starting from the local farmers and their communities through the world’s leading product manufacturers.

The Role

The candidate will collaborate on the development and lead the delivery of a comprehensive global compliance strategy across physical and financial commodity trading. They will oversee trading compliance, financial crime prevention, and conduct across multiple jurisdictions. The role requires strong collaboration with the General Counsel, ESG teams regarding sustainability regulation, as well as internal audit and other key teams within the group. This role demands a candidate who is adept at aligning rigorous regulatory adherence with business strategy in a dynamic, cross-border environment. International travel may be required.

Main Responsibilities

• Trading & Regulatory Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with EMIR, MiFID II, MAR regarding derivatives, options, and OTC trades.
  • Oversee transaction reporting and regulatory interactions.
  • Monitor and manage interactions with brokers, exchanges, and regulators.
  • Maintain and evolve frameworks for AML, sanctions, anti-bribery/corruption, fraud, and modern slavery risk.
  • Liaise with legal teams and external bodies on investigations or breaches.
  • Run global whistleblowing, investigations, and remediation programs.
• Data Privacy & Protection:
  • Champion GDPR and global data privacy obligations, including cross-border data handling and counterparty due diligence.
• Sustainability & Corporate Due Diligence:
  • Be a key player in the implementation of CSRD, CSDDD, and EUDR frameworks.
  • Collaborate with sustainability leads to align due diligence and reporting.
• Leadership & Culture:
  • Spearhead a compliance program globally, fostering a values-led, accountable culture.
  • Report regularly to the General Counsel, ESG, and Audit Committees.
  • Deliver bespoke training covering all topics.
  • Draft and maintain policies for regulatory evolution.

Skills & Experience

We are looking for candidates with at least 7 years in compliance or legal roles (at least 4 years in-house), ideally in commodities trading or financial services. Candidates should be qualified lawyers (any jurisdiction) with strong knowledge of derivatives-related regulations. Experience in managing cross-border teams and regulatory relationships, with a solid understanding of EU regulations and ESG frameworks such as CSRD, CSDDD, and EUDR, is essential. Familiarity with financial crime law, data protection, and platforms like AML/Sanctions/KYC platforms such as LexisNexis Bridger is also preferred.