Senior Compliance Manager in London

Overview A leading global quantitative trading firm is seeking a proactive and technically minded Compliance Officer to join its growing London office. The firm operates systematic and high-frequency strategies across asset classes and global markets, with a strong and expanding footprint across EMEA, the U.S., and APAC. This is a hands-on, front-office–facing role offering broad exposure across regulatory compliance, trading surveillance, and global market access controls. The successful candidate will work closely with portfolio managers, quantitative researchers, and senior leadership, supporting the firm\’s continued international growth.What You\’ll Do Oversee day-to-day compliance operations across FCA obligations and global regulatory requirements, including adviser and trading complianceSupport compliance coverage for APAC trading activities, coordinating with regional stakeholders to ensure adherence to local exchange and regulatory rulesMaintain and monitor trade surveillance across electronic and systematic strategies, including market abuse, best execution, and personal account dealingSupport the implementation and ongoing oversight of SEC Rule 15c3-5 (Market Access Rule), including pre-trade risk controls, credit limits, and order-level validationsAssist with regulatory filings and reporting across multiple jurisdictions (FCA, ESMA, SEC, and relevant APAC regulators)Partner closely with trading, technology, and operations teams to embed compliance controls into automated trading workflowsDraft, maintain, and enhance global policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with evolving regulations such as MiFID II, MAR, AIFMD, SMCR, and U.S. market-access requirementsWhat They\’re Looking For 7+ years of compliance experience within a quantitative trading firm, hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, or electronic trading environmentStrong knowledge of UK and EU regulatory frameworks (FCA Handbook, MiFID II, MAR, AIFMD, SMCR)Familiarity with U.S. market-access and trading regulations, including SEC Rule 15c3-5Exposure to APAC markets and exchanges is highly desirableComfortable working closely with front-office, quant, and technology teams in a fast-paced, highly automated trading environmentDetail-oriented, solutions-driven mindset with strong communication skills and sound regulatory judgmentSeniority level Mid-Senior levelEmployment type Full-timeJob function Accounting/AuditingIndustries Investment Management

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