MARA - Market Abuse Risk Assessment Manager - Global Markets

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources. Our client, a major UK retail bank, provides everyday banking services to over 17 million retail customers. The bank's expertise and services span across Business Services, Corporate banking, Wealth Management, Group Functions, Retail and Investment Banking.

On behalf of this organisation, AMS are looking for a MARA Risk & Controls Manager for an initial 6-month contract based on a hybrid basis in London (2 days/week in office).

Purpose of the Role: Our client - a top UK Retail and Investment Bank - are seeking a highly experienced professional at VP level to join the Market Abuse Risk Assessment (MARA) team within Global Markets. This team plays a critical role in assessing and mitigating conduct risk, specifically focusing on market abuse across various trading activities, regions, and products. Working closely with Surveillance, Compliance/Advisory teams, and global counterparts, this role is pivotal in delivering complex risk assessments under tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of global markets, trading conduct, and the key controls that underpin a robust risk framework.

Join one of the UK's best-known banks in a high-profile contract role, with fantastic exposure to diverse product sets and great opportunities for learning and development.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Deliver Market Abuse Risk Assessments (MARA) across a wide range of Global Markets trading activities and regions.
• Apply strong knowledge of the end-to-end trading life cycle, including processes, risks, controls, and system flows.
• Partner cross-functionally with Surveillance, Compliance, Advisory, and global stakeholders across the business.
• Execute Conduct Risk and RCSA (Risk and Control Self-Assessment) reviews, including risk identification, appetite, control evaluation, and corrective action plans.
• Interpret trading behaviour and activity to assess risk exposure, particularly with respect to market abuse indicators.
• Operate at pace, producing high-quality outputs under tight deadlines and with minimal oversight.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the MARA framework and support broader risk and control initiatives within Global Markets.

What we require from the candidate:

• Strong background in Global Markets, with a deep understanding of trading environments (platforms, exchanges, OTC).
• Prior experience in auditing or assessing risks and controls within Global Markets.
• Practical experience in conducting market abuse or conduct risk assessments.
• Familiarity with RCSA methodology and associated governance practices.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills, with experience influencing senior partners.
• Able to work independently and meet demanding delivery timelines in a high-pressure environment.

Next steps: This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model. If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

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