Compliance Advisory, Vice President

Role description:

Reporting to a senior member of GM Compliance Advisory, the position will involve:

* Provide day to day regulatory advice, assisting and resolving compliance and regulatory issues arising from GM business activities
* Performing regular and ad-hoc monitoring and review
* Advising the business on relevant rules and requirements applicable to the business
* Key stakeholder for applicable regulation (eg MiFID, EU Benchmark Regulation, AIFMD, UCITS etc.) and FCA Thematic Reviews
* Keeping up to date with regulatory changes affecting the business
* Stakeholder in the regulatory projects (Mifid ll, Benchmarks Regulation and PRIIPS), tracking progress and reporting project results to ensure efficient and successful implementation
* Analysing and impact assessing new regulations and briefing senior management accordingly
* Participating in internal and external enquiries including, exchange enquiries, due diligence questionnaires and client on-boarding queries
* Dealing with regulatory enquiries
* Provision of regular and ad hoc training to the business on regulatory issues
* Provide management information
* Understand and keep up to date with the firm's business, products and the regulatory and commercial environment in which it operates to ensure that appropriate compliance policies, procedures and standards are implemented

Key objectives critical to success:

* Strong knowledge in regulatory affairs with regard of Global Markets businesses
* Strong knowledge and understanding of FCA rules (particularly COBS, MAR, SYSC and COCON) and relevant European legislation.
* Good knowledge in OTC derivatives (IRS, FX derivatives) and the relevant regulatory requirements
* Good knowledge and understanding of Global Markets businesses.
* Ability to work well under pressure and move between tasks quickly
* Ability to follow direction and manage expectations
* Strong approach to problem solving
* Genuine interest in the Financial Services industry
* Willingness to work in a trading floor environment with constant interaction
* Have the drive and determination to assist with development of the Compliance function and will seek opportunities to add value