Hiring: Trading Compliance Advisory in London

OverviewTrading Compliance ensures the firm's trading activity is effectively supported through close engagement with the front office, the delivery of timely and informed regulatory advice, and the maintenance of high standards of market integrity.

This role sits within the EMEA Trading Compliance team, which collaborates closely with Trading Compliance teams globally to ensure a consistent, joined-up approach to advice, controls, and issue management. The successful candidate will also contribute to firm-wide initiatives alongside their regional responsibilities.

Working in close partnership with trading desks and business management, the successful candidate will develop a deep understanding of the firm's strategies, products, algos, and market structure in order to provide practical, commercially aware compliance guidance. The role combines real-time advisory support with oversight of market conduct and trading risks, and partners closely with Regulatory Compliance to ensure consistent interpretation of regulatory requirements across the firm.

Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain an in-depth understanding of the firm's trading strategies, algorithms, products, and market microstructure to provide risk-based compliance supportAct as a trusted day-to-day compliance contact for Trading, providing clear, practical advice on regulatory and conduct mattersSupport new trading strategy initiatives and changes to existing activity to ensure alignment with applicable regulatory requirementsDevelop, enhance, and maintain trading-related policies, procedures, and guidance, ensuring they remain fit for purpose as the business, regulatory landscape, and market conditions evolveSupport the firm's trade surveillance framework as required, including the review and escalation of alerts, calibration and tuning of surveillance models and thresholds, and the identification of coverage gaps as new products, strategies, and venues are onboardedAdvise on market conduct matters, including the delivery of targeted training where appropriateContribute to the ongoing enhancement of the firm's trading conduct and market abuse controls, including oversight and escalation of relevant issuesWork as part of the wider global Trading Compliance team, coordinating with colleagues across regions to share knowledge, align on approach, and support cross-regional projects and coverage where requiredWork closely with Regulatory Compliance to ensure consistent interpretation of regulatory requirements and co-ordinated issue managementWhat we're looking forExperience & SkillsAt least 5 years' experience in a Trading Compliance role or similar advisory roleStrong working knowledge of MiFID II / MARComfortable engaging directly with traders and desk heads in a fast-paced environmentDesirableExperience across fixed income / derivatives / equity marketsExperience with trade surveillance / market abuse controlsExperience drafting and maintaining compliance policies and proceduresExperience operating under FCA and/or CBI supervisionExperience working within a global or multi-region compliance functionRelevant compliance qualificationKey AttributesClear and confident communicator, comfortable in a trading environmentCommercially aware, with strong judgement and the confidence to make decisions while recognising when to escalateCollaborative team player who builds effective relationships across Trading and Compliance, including with colleagues in other regionsSelf-sufficient and organised, able to manage competing prioritiesAdaptable and responsive to evolving business and market conditionsJob SummaryExperience Level: Experienced ProfessionalsJob Categories: Legal + Compliance