Summary: The MiFID II Compliance Specialist role involves supporting a major UK retail bank in complying with Regulatory Technical Standard (RTS) 6 of MiFID II. The position focuses on coordinating remediation activities and assisting with the annual self-assessment process. The role requires collaboration with stakeholders to address compliance gaps identified by internal audits. This is a 6-month hybrid contract based in London.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in reviewing weaknesses and gaps identified by the 2nd Line of Defence and Internal Audit teams.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across the algorithmic trading business to remediate and update necessary documentation and artefacts.
• Facilitate meetings with relevant stakeholders to gather documentation, evidence, and attain sign-offs.
• Document and update compliance and regulatory summaries across internal Confluence pages.
• Analyse processes to identify opportunities for improvement in methodologies and documentation.
• Support other MiFID II-related activities as required.

Key Skills:

• Demonstrated experience working on remediation activities within a regulatory setting for a financial institution or consultancy.
• Extensive knowledge of MiFID II Regulatory Technical Standard (RTS) 6 objectives and obligations for the algorithmic trading business.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including preparing briefing materials for senior management.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Finance