Trading Compliance Advisory

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 Trading Compliance team and works 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 requirementsAdvise 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 issues.Work 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 operating under FCA and/or CBI supervisionRelevant 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 ComplianceSelf-sufficient and organised, able to manage competing prioritiesAdaptable and responsive to evolving business and market conditionsJob SummaryExperience Level: Experienced ProfessionalsJob Categories: Legal + Compliance