Job Description
Compliance Officer
Full-time
Company Description
We are a global algo trading company fully dedicated to technology. Our brilliant team comprises 100+ individuals scattered across the globe. Seventy percent of our team members are technical specialists, encompassing development, infrastructure, testing, and analytics, while the rest comprise business units, including operations, legal, finance, etc.
Job Description
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions where the company operates. Develop and implement a global compliance strategy with immediate and long-term improvements. Analyze the current state of compliance functions, interview key process participants, and identify major risks. Build and manage a highly effective compliance team. Develop and implement compliance training programs for employees at all levels. Interact with regulators and counterparties. Monitor regulatory changes and ensure company policies are updated accordingly. Develop and implement risk management strategies and controls. Continuously monitor and control internal processes. Prepare and submit required regulatory reports and filings.
Qualifications
Extensive experience in risk management within an algo (HFT, MFT) trading firm. In-depth knowledge of financial markets, trading strategies, and quantitative modeling. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make informed decisions under pressure. Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements in the financial industry. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with internal teams and external counterparties. Advanced degree in finance, mathematics, economics, or a related field is preferred.
Additional Information
Bachelor's degree in law, finance, business, or related fields; advanced degree preferred. Extensive experience in a senior compliance role in the financial sector, preferably in buy-side. Deep knowledge of global financial regulations and experience with license applications. Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a remote environment and manage a distributed team. Experience in CFTC and Market Abuse Directive rules/regulations as well as algo/HFT trading Experience in trade surveillance is a plus Experience in developing and implementing compliance policies and procedures. Negotiation and interaction skills with regulators and counterparties. Ability to assess and monitor risks and implement management strategies.
Compliance Officer
Dubai, United Arab Emirates * Full-time
