Experienced/Lateral - Compliance Specialist

Five Rings LLC - Careers; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Full time

Job summary

A proprietary trading firm in Amsterdam seeks an experienced Compliance Specialist to join its compliance team. Responsibilities include monitoring trading activities, ensuring legal and regulatory adherence, and training staff. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, at least 3 years of compliance experience in MiFID investment firms, and demonstrate strong organizational skills. The firm values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in compliance at MiFID investment firms.
• Experience with derivative markets is a plus.
• Prior work at a regulatory agency like AFM is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Monitor trading activity and ensure compliance with legal obligations.
• Document new policies and manage regulatory reporting.
• Train staff and communicate updates on compliance policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking abilities

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Experienced/Lateral - Compliance Specialist

About Five Rings

Five Rings is a proprietary trading firm founded with a vision of combining strategy, innovation and technology to succeed in today’s global markets. With offices in New York, Boca Raton, London and Amsterdam, Five Rings trades in various domestic and international markets, both established and esoteric. Our team constantly seeks new opportunities, analyzes their risks and rewards, and creates strategies and tools to capitalize on them.

We have an open culture and encourage the flow of knowledge and ideas between all areas of the firm.

About the Role

Five Rings is looking for a Compliance Specialist in Amsterdam to join its global compliance team. The team is charged with establishing, implementing and maintaining adequate policies and procedures to ensure compliance of the firm with its legal and regulatory obligations. In this position, placed within a MiFID investment firm, tasks will primarily include surveillance and monitoring of trading activity, training and inducting staff, documenting new policies, managing regulatory reporting and communication, administering existing policies, and monitoring regulatory developments and best practices. The Compliance Associate will work closely with the existing team on all facets of the compliance program, such as new local and global policies and procedures and business advisory matters.

About You

The candidate must have at least a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, impeccable professional background, and at least 3 years of relevant experience at or with MiFID investment firms dealing on own account. Ability to work independently, organization, superior attention to detail, and ability to multitask are required. Prior work at a regulatory agency (e.g., AFM), experience with derivative markets, and a legal background are each a plus. General computer literacy and comfort are required. English fluency is also required. Seeking those willing to learn the compliance function from start to finish, advising trading desks and supervising outside counsel, but also willing to roll up sleeves and do anything that comes up, whether it’s routine, complex, or even unrelated to primary function.

Five Rings is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.