Senior Compliance Officer

Berenberg; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private pension 10% of base salary

Private Health Insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Berenberg, a leading European private bank, seeks a Senior Compliance Officer in London (or Hamburg) to support the Investment Bank Compliance team. The role focuses on regulatory guidance for Trading functions, risk assessment, and strengthening surveillance controls while coordinating with colleagues in London, Hamburg and Frankfurt.

The role requires five+ years in markets compliance, strong knowledge of MiFID II/MAR, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in markets compliance or a comparable role.
• Strong knowledge of UK/European securities regulations, including MiFID II and MAR.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills; ability to work independently and across borders.

Responsibilities

• Provide compliance advice and regulatory guidance to the bank’s Trading functions and wider Equities business, maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and planning to ensure regulatory adherence and strengthen the control framework.
• Perform trade surveillance, compliance monitoring and ad hoc investigations.
• Develop and update policies, contribute to projects, and deliver training across teams.

Skills

Markets compliance

Regulatory guidance

Analytical skills

Cross-border collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

For our Investment Bank Compliance division in London we are looking to hire a:

Senior Compliance Officer - London

Your role in the team

The Investment Bank Compliance team at Berenberg forms part of the bank’s Group Compliance division. Team members are located in the bank’s Hamburg, Frankfurt and London offices. This role, based in London or Hamburg, will primarily support Compliance coverage of the bank’s Trading functions and on-going oversight and implementation of the bank’s monitoring and surveillance control framework.

What will you do?

• Provide compliance advice and regulatory guidance to the bank’s Trading functions and wider Equities business, maintaining strong relationships with front, middle and back-office stakeholders.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and planning to ensure adherence to applicable regulations and enhance the Investment Bank’s control framework through targeted monitoring activities.
• Perform trade surveillance, compliance monitoring and ad hoc investigations.
• Develop and update policies and procedures, contribute to projects, and organise and deliver individual and team training.
• Collaborate closely with Compliance colleagues in Hamburg, Frankfurt and London, and the bank’s US subsidiary.

Who are we looking for?

• At least five years’ experience in markets compliance or a comparable role, with a degree or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of UK / European securities regulations, including MiFID II and MAR, and related procedures and processes; trade surveillance experience is an advantage.
• Analytical and strategic thinking, with an interest in process improvement and a flexible, hands‑on approach.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across borders, demonstrating initiative and strong prioritisation skills under pressure.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with a commitment to an in‑office culture and regular face‑to‑face stakeholder engagement.

What we offer you:

• Private pension plan - 10% of base salary contribution by Berenberg
• Private Health Insurance
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling sessions related to mental health, financial well‑being and other topics

We are a leading European private bank, with over 430 years of experience and deep‑rooted history, but we are still shaping and heavily investing in our future. Our progress and evolution are driven by our people. We encourage them to try new approaches, voice their opinions and achieve success in their own way.

We provide opportunities for them to develop their talents, explore different career paths and achieve their full potential.

We’re an ambitious, forward‑looking business, backed by centuries of tradition and built on innovation. You’ll find a culture that encourages people to think independently, act entrepreneurially and challenge the status quo.

We place great importance on working on site, as we believe that being together in the office not only fosters creativity and efficiency, but also strengthens networks and builds trusting, collegial relationships. For us, this forms the foundation for productive and successful work. Together we collaborate to shape our business and fulfil our ambitious goals.

We welcome you to join us in our commitment to always do the right thing for our people, clients and our business – Our future is where you take us!

Berenberg is an Equal Opportunities Employer and prides itself on being a modern, dynamic and internationally orientated organisation. We value the rich diversity, skills and abilities and creative potential that people from differing backgrounds and experiences bring to the workplace. Every employee plays a vital role in providing quality service to all our customers and helping to create and inclusive working environment, where everyone can realise their full potential. We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates who require adjustments during our recruiting process. Please contact us directly on [e-mail] to discuss.