Compliance, Equities Compliance - Equities Sales and Trading High Touch, Executive Director, London

Job Description

OUR IMPACTOur division prevents, detects and mitigates compliance, regulatory and reputational risk across the firm and helps to strengthen the firms culture of compliance. Compliance accomplishes these through the firms enterprise-wide compliance risk management program.As an independent control function and part of the firms second line of defense, Compliance assesses the firms compliance, regulatory and reputational risk; monitors for compliance with new or amended laws, rules and regulations; designs and implements controls,policies, procedures and training; conducts independent testing; investigates, surveils and monitors for compliance risks and breaches; and leads the firms responses to regulatory examinations, audits and inquiries. Youll be part of a team with members froma wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, such as law, accounting, sales, and trading. We look for those who possess sound judgment, curiosity, and are able to adapt to a changing regulatory landscape. YOUR IMPACT This role is within the EMEA Global Banking and Markets Compliance Team covering Equities Sales and Trading businesses. The candidate will be a part of a team of 7, including their reporting manager, who reports directly to the EMEA Head of Global Banking andMarkets Compliance. The successful candidate would provide first line compliance support to the teams within the above business areas to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures and external regulatory requirements. The candidate will be responsible for managingtwo individuals from the team (experience dependent) and will be responsible for ensuring day to day management of the business as well as relevant compliance deliverables. The candidate should be able to: work in a multi-dimensional business that is heavily client focused, manage time effectively to respond to real-time queries and issues, have the ability to deliver on a diverse project workload and build and manage relationshipswith senior stakeholders. The candidate should also have ability to effectively manage, and delegate as required. HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

• Provide real-time compliance advice to business personnel, with regards to the rules, regulation and internal policies that govern their businesses
• Assisting with the interpretation and implementation of new rules/regulation/guidance/policy
• Prevent, detect and mitigate compliance, regulatory and reputational risk and help to strengthen the firms culture of compliance
• Act as a Compliance representative for any business lead projects/initiatives
• Developing and updating policies and procedures when applicable
• Help develop and deliver training as part of ongoing Compliance training programs tailored to suit the requirements of our various businesses, in addition to delivering ad-hoc training as and when required
• Co-ordinate with the broader Global Markets Compliance Team on EMEA initiatives and projects
• Investigating and coordinating responses to ad-hoc regulatory enquiries
• Horizon scanning for upcoming regulatory changes
• Provide expert knowledge and engage with external auditors as a subject matter expert where required.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WERE LOOKING FOR

• VP level
• Degree level or equivalent (not essential if has relevant working experience)
• Experience in equities compliance
• Pro-active, self-motivated, assertive and well organized
• Able to work independently whilst remaining a strong team player
• Forward looking, focused on streamlining processes and increasing efficiency
• Adaptable with the ability to multi-task
• Demonstrates the ability to resolve conflict, deal with confrontation, and remain calm under pressure
• Effective communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with others
• Analytical, inquisitive and detail-oriented
• Keen interest in financial markets, products, and securities regulations, with a willingness to learn

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