Compliance Officer – Global Markets Compliance Advisory

Overview

In this role you support the Global Markets Compliance Advisory team, focusing on the Commodities business to provide risk-based regulatory guidance and oversight. You will work with front office and control functions to manage conduct and compliance risks, contribute to strategic change, and help deliver compliant, high-quality client and market outcomes. The position sits on the London trading floor and aligns with the Accelerate 2030 strategy to enable sustainable growth with strong governance. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders to shape risk-facing decisions and regulatory responses.

Pay / Benefits

• Generous pension contribution up to 15%
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Share schemes including free shares
• Lifestyle-adaptable benefits such as discounted shopping
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing initiatives and parental leave policies

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day compliance advisory support to the Commodities business on regulatory, conduct and transactional matters
• Advise on applicable regulatory requirements and market standards (FCA rules, MiFID II, MAR, EMIR, trading venue obligations, Swap Dealer) and industry codes
• Support new products and strategic programmes, ensuring regulatory risks are identified and managed
• Monitor regulatory developments and emerging risks, delivering timely guidance to stakeholders and senior management
• Collaborate with CCOR colleagues (Surveillance, Control Room, Compliance Monitoring) to ensure coverage and escalation of risks
• Support internal and external regulatory enquiries, thematic reviews and assurance activities
• Deliver compliance training and foster a culture of conduct and good market practice
• Provide credible challenge to front-office and senior stakeholders
• Maintain independent and proactive approach to identifying risks and driving outcomes

Key requirements

• Compliance Advisory experience supporting commodities markets, or substantial GM experience with commodities knowledge
• Knowledge of wholesale market regulation (FCA requirements, MiFID II, MAR, EMIR), trading venue rules, Swap Dealer obligations, and industry codes (FMSB, Global FX Code, London Precious Metals Code)
• Ability to provide credible advice, challenge and oversight to front-office and senior stakeholders
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior levels
• Sound regulatory judgement applying complex rules to business activities
• Independent and proactive approach to risk identification and resolution
• Experience advising Commodities is preferred; FX and/or Rates exposure beneficial
• Skills and background from diverse origins welcomed and encouraged

• Stakeholder management
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Analytical thinking and judgement
• Regulatory knowledge: FCA, MiFID II, MAR, EMIR
• Industry standards: FMSB, Global FX Code, London Precious Metals Code
• Regulatory risk assessment and advisory capabilities

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