Senior Compliance Officer – FICC Trading Advisory

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading global electronic market maker where your expertise in compliance will drive progress. This role involves developing a deep understanding of trading operations, advising traders, and drafting compliance policies. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment that values your contributions while enjoying competitive remuneration and numerous perks. With opportunities for continuous learning and international transfers, this is your chance to be part of a firm that not only meets industry standards but aims to set them. If you're passionate about compliance and eager to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

27 paid vacation days

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 on the trading floor required.
• Experience in Commodities and FX, especially in energy and power sectors.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Advisory experience on trading floor

Experience in Commodities and FX

Interpersonal skills

Quick decision making

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 your contributions truly matter? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where success is shared, and support is constant? If you see laws and regulations as tools for driving progress and enjoy exploring new possibilities, we’d love to hear from you. Join a team that works hard, has fun, and is committed to growing together.

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.