Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: Our client, a rapidly expanding global brokerage, is seeking Compliance Officers to enhance their compliance framework across various trading products. The ideal candidates will have experience in retail brokerage or trading environments and will thrive in a high-intensity office setting. This role involves daily compliance monitoring, KYC and AML checks, and collaboration with other departments to foster a culture of compliance. The position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic market-leading firm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform daily compliance monitoring and surveillance activities across retail and institutional business lines
- Handle account opening reviews, ensuring thorough KYC and AML checks in line with FCA requirements
- Maintain accurate records and documentation to support regulatory reporting and internal audit readiness
- Support ongoing transaction monitoring and escalate suspicious activities as appropriate
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and maintaining compliance policies and procedures
- Contribute to regulatory reporting processes and respond to regulatory requests
- Collaborate with other departments to promote a strong culture of compliance throughout the business
- Carry out routine, process-driven compliance tasks critical to daily operations
Key Skills:
- Experience in a compliance role within an FCA-regulated environment, ideally in a brokerage or trading firm
- Background in retail trading, with knowledge of CFDs and similar products
- Trading operations experience, ideally with exposure to energy derivatives (oil experience a plus but not essential)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes of operational tasks
- Good understanding of FCA regulatory requirements including KYC, AML, FOS, and TCF
- Comfortable working in a high-paced environment with tight deadlines
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Our client is a fast-growing and highly successful global brokerage, recognised for its dynamic, high-performance environment and strong market presence in retail and institutional trading. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking Compliance Officers to join the team and support the firm’s robust compliance framework across a broad range of products, including CFDs, oil swaps, derivatives, and CASS. These roles are ideally suited to individuals with experience in retail brokerage or trading environments, comfortable working in an office-based, high-intensity setting from 8 am to 6 pm.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily compliance monitoring and surveillance activities across retail and institutional business lines
- Handle account opening reviews, ensuring thorough KYC and AML checks in line with FCA requirements
- Maintain accurate records and documentation to support regulatory reporting and internal audit readiness
- Support ongoing transaction monitoring and escalate suspicious activities as appropriate
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and maintaining compliance policies and procedures
- Contribute to regulatory reporting processes and respond to regulatory requests
- Collaborate with other departments to promote a strong culture of compliance throughout the business
- Carry out routine, process-driven compliance tasks critical to daily operations
Key Requirements
- Experience in a compliance role within an FCA-regulated environment, ideally in a brokerage or trading firm
- Background in one of the following areas: Retail trading, with knowledge of CFDs and similar products
- Trading operations, ideally with exposure to energy derivatives (oil experience a plus but not essential)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes of operational tasks
- Good understanding of FCA regulatory requirements including KYC, AML, FOS, and TCF
- Comfortable working in a high-paced environment with tight deadlines
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
Why Join?
- Join a market-leading global brokerage with ambitious growth plans
- Gain exposure to a wide range of products and regulatory topics
- Work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative, high-performance environment
- Flexible engagement: opportunities available on either a day-rate contract basis or fixed-term contract, depending on preference
This is an excellent opportunity for compliance professionals looking to deepen their experience in a fast-paced trading environment and contribute to a firm renowned for its global reach and strong market position.