We are working exclusively with a trading firm for a Compliance Officer for their London office to support FX and Commodity. This person will directly report to the Head of Compliance and will focus on regulatory compliance and improving frameworks for the firm.
Core Responsibilities:
* Advising traders on compliance matters related to FX and commodities.
* Overseeing daily trading activities and conducting communication surveillance. Handling inquiries from regulatory bodies and exchanges.
* Managing transaction reporting processes, including MiFIR and EMIR.
* Ensuring accurate trading registrations with exchanges.
* Performing risk assessments for compliance, anti-money laundering, and market abuse, and implementing necessary controls.
* Evaluating business development projects and establishing robust compliance frameworks.
* Providing compliance training to staff.
Skills and Experience:
* Experience in compliance within derivatives markets.
* In-depth knowledge of FX and commodity derivative trading regulations.
* Background in OTC and algorithmic trading compliance and surveillance.
* Strong grasp of UK trading regulations and candidates who are familiarity with US listed derivatives (e.g., CME, ICE, OCC) will have advantage.