Senior Compliance Officer – FICC Trading Advisory

Optiver US LLC; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking firm as a Compliance Advisor, where your expertise will directly influence trading operations. This role offers the opportunity to become a subject matter expert in FICC business, providing essential support to traders and ensuring compliance with regulations. You will thrive in a collaborative environment that values your contributions and encourages professional growth. With a commitment to excellence, you will help shape the future of trading while enjoying a range of benefits, including generous vacation days and continuous learning opportunities. If you are ready to take on challenges and make a real impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

27 paid vacation days plus all UK public holidays

Daily Breakfast and lunch

Support on commuting expenses

ClassPass Fitness Membership

Private Medical Insurance

Training and continuous learning opportunities

Access to conferences and Tech events

International transfer opportunities

Qualifications

• 6-7 years of advisory experience in trading, especially in Commodities and FX.
• Strong understanding of cross-jurisdictional compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide trading floor and regulatory advice to traders.
• Draft compliance policies and deliver training sessions.

Skills

Advisory experience on the trading floor

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making skills

Strong work ethic

Excellent verbal and written communication

Tools

LME (London Metal Exchange)

NDEX (REMIT regulation)

ICE Futures Europe

CME

ICE US

Job description

Are you looking for a team where you can make a real difference and contribute directly? Do you want to be surrounded by people who want to succeed in everything they do? Do you think that laws and regulations should be business enablers and stimulators? Do you feel energized when challenged to enter unchartered territories? Then you could be just the one we’re looking for!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Develop and gain a deep understanding of Optiver’s trading operations from front to end, becoming the subject matter expert for the Compliance Department in relation to Optiver’s FICC business.
• Provide trading floor and regulatory advice to Optiver’s Commodities, Fixed Income, and FX traders.
• Draft policies and guidance on compliance matters applicable to the business.
• Design and deliver training to relevant trading desks.
• Review and assess business development initiatives and strategic projects accurately yet pragmatically to support controlled business growth.
• Review and assess changes in the regulatory framework as applicable to the business.
• Lead or contribute to inquiries from regulators and exchanges.
• Support the surveillance teams in analysing and reviewing escalations and other internal investigations.
• Maintain strong relationships with compliance team members and other global functions.
• Assist in the preparation of regulatory filings, including responses to inquiries.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

Optiver’s London office is the location of our foreign exchange and commodities trading business. You will be part of a well-established and high performing global firm whilst experiencing the excitement that comes from a growing operation. We offer a supportive environment for you to perform at your best. Some of our key benefits Include:

• Competitive remuneration;
• 27 paid vacation days plus all UK public holidays;
• Daily Breakfast and lunch;
• Support on commuting expenses;
• ClassPass Fitness Membership;
• Private Medical Insurance;
• Training and continuous learning opportunities;
• Access to conferences and Tech events;
• International transfer opportunities.

WHO YOU ARE

• 6-7 years of advisory experience on the trading floor.
• Experience in Commodities and FX, particularly in the energy and power sectors.
• Familiarity with LME (London Metal Exchange), NDEX (REMIT regulation), ICE Futures Europe, and other exchanges (CME, ICE US).
• Experience working within a global firm, demonstrating an understanding of cross-jurisdictional compliance.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships.
• A team player with a proactive and results-driven mindset.
• A fast learner with the ability to make structured, quick decisions.
• A strong work ethic and the ability to contribute to various areas within the Compliance team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

WHO WE ARE

Optiver’s story began over 30 years ago, when we started business as a single trader on the floor of Amsterdam’s options exchange. Today, we are at the forefront of trading and technology as a leading global electronic market maker specialising in pricing, execution and risk management. Working together, our traders and software engineers design proprietary systems and execute strategies to provide liquidity and increase market efficiencies. We don’t just meet industry standards we aim to set them!

HOW TO APPLY

Apply directly via the form below. If you have any questions please reach out to our Recruitment team via [e-mail]

Please note:

• We cannot accept applications via email for data protection reasons.
• We do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role