VP - Compliance Oversight

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced compliance advisory professional to join their team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide expert advice and drive compliance strategy within a Tier 1 Bank. You will play a pivotal role in overseeing compliance for Prime and Clearing & Execution activities, ensuring alignment with both local and international regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong Markets Compliance experience, a strategic mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. If you are ready to contribute to a robust second line of defence, this position could be your next career move.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Markets Compliance, especially in Clearing & Execution.
• Ability to assess compliance risks and implement policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide compliance oversight and advice on Prime and Clearing & Execution matters.
• Investigate potential market abuse cases and implement compliance policies.

Skills

Markets Compliance

Risk Assessment

Analytical Skills

Regulatory Requirements Familiarity

Job description

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We’re looking for an experienced compliance advisory professional to join a Tier 1 Bank, supporting oversight for Prime and Clearing & Execution activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, providing expert advice, driving compliance strategy, and helping to shape a strong second line of defence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide compliance oversight and advice on Prime and Clearing & Execution business matters.
• Identify and assess compliance risks through reviews of business activities, processes, and systems.
• Investigate potential market abuse cases and risk events (e.g., insider dealing, market manipulation).
• Implement and monitor compliance policies, ensuring alignment with local and international regulations.
• Collaborate closely with the first line of defence, legal, and other risk functions.
• Oversee financial crime risks including money laundering or terrorist financing concerns.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong Markets Compliance experience, ideally within Clearing & Execution (Futures and Options).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a wider team.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and governance expectations.
• A data-led, strategic mindset with strong risk assessment and analytical skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Background in Compliance within Commodities.