Group Compliance Assurance Testing Manager in London

We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting‑edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever‑growing talented team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that our firm complies with all its global regulatory requirements and standards across both Regulatory and Financial Crime Compliance. The Group Compliance Assurance team is responsible for conducting end‑to‑end testing (design and operation of controls) and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of the Firm's systems and internal controls mechanisms across the Regulatory and Financial Crime risk taxonomies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent second line compliance assurance testing reviews to ensure that the firm is compliant with all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Identify, analyse and understand how risk can occur in our business and design testing approaches that will identify potential weaknesses in the firm's control environment.
• Execute both design and operational testing across all areas of applicable risk.
• Manage and validate issues resulting from Compliance Assurance testing.
• Participate in the development of the Compliance Assurance process, including the use of AI in supporting the testing approach.
• Assist in the development and implementation of compliance policies and procedures.
• Conduct investigations and reviews of compliance issues, and make recommendations for corrective action.
• Create reports that detail Compliance Assurance plan progress and identified findings to update management.
• Maintain accurate records and files of all Compliance Assurance and monitoring testing work.
• Lead compliance projects and thematic reviews and support the existing team with coordinating ongoing assignments.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience within the financial services industry ideally in second line compliance assurance and testing, audit and/or controls testing functions.
• Understanding of assurance/audit testing principles across design and operational testing of controls.
• Knowledge of global regulatory framework, particularly in relation to UK, European and CySEC regulations.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as law, finance, business or accounting is preferred but not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary.
• Work-Life Harmony.
• Generous Time Off.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits.
• Workation Wonderland – 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply).
• Volunteer Days – two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about.