At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a global regulatory legal team and navigate complex financial regulations.
- Company: Global technology company at the forefront of financial services.
- Benefits: Competitive contract salary with potential for extension and professional growth.
- Other info: Contract role for 9-12 months with opportunities to influence key regulatory issues.
- Why this job: Shape the future of financial services regulation on a global scale.
- Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with extensive FS regulatory experience and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Role with Global Technology Company leading a small and global regulatory legal team.
Trading venues UK/EU ARM/APA. US: Swaps execution facility (SEC/CFTC). Benchmarks: Established business subject to UK/EU BMR. Asia-Pacific: Singapore recognised market operator. Cross-border licensing web: Indonesia, Malaysia, Canada, India, Philippines.
Key Active Issues:
- EU Critical Third Party (DORA): New supervisory oversight.
- ESG ratings regulation: Live in EU; UK law passed, framework not yet active; India in motion.
What We're Looking For:
A qualified lawyer with direct private practice or in-house FS regulatory experience and deep technical knowledge across trading venues (MTF/OTF/SEF), transaction reporting (MiFIR/EMIR/Dodd-Frank) and benchmarks (UK/EU BMR).
Must have led or managed a regulatory legal team across geographies, be comfortable advising at C-suite level and with regulators, and be able to translate complex regulatory analysis into clear commercial advice.
This is a contract role 9-12 months.
Head of Financial Services Regulatory employer: Major, Lindsey & Africa
As a leading global technology company, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to excel. The Head of Financial Services Regulatory role offers the opportunity to lead a talented regulatory legal team while engaging with cutting-edge issues in financial services across multiple jurisdictions. With a strong commitment to professional development and a collaborative environment, we provide our employees with the tools and support they need to thrive in their careers.
Contact Details:
Major, Lindsey & Africa Recruitment Team
