An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Compliance professional to join a front office–aligned team within a global investment banking environment. This role sits within Business Oversight Compliance and is responsible for providing day-to-day advisory support to trading businesses across Rates, Foreign Exchange (FX), and Emerging Markets.
The successful candidate will work closely with trading desks, infrastructure functions, and broader Compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory expectations and internal risk frameworks, while supporting the business in delivering client solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide proactive, day-to-day Compliance advisory to trading businesses across Rates, FX, and Emerging Markets
- Support front office teams in understanding and complying with applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies
- Identify, assess, and advise on conduct and regulatory risks associated with trading activities and new business initiatives
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and enhancement of Compliance frameworks, policies, and controls
- Review and challenge business activities to ensure appropriate risk management and governance standards are maintained
- Partner with stakeholders across Legal, Risk, Operations, and other infrastructure functions
- Escalate issues appropriately and support remediation efforts where required
- Participate in regulatory change initiatives and contribute to strategic Compliance projects
Required Experience & Skills
- Proven experience in a Business Oversight or Advisory Compliance role within a global investment banking environment
- Strong understanding of products, including some or all of the following:
- Sovereign bonds
- Interest rate derivatives (swaps, options)
- FX products (spot, forwards, swaps, options)
- Structured solutions
- Solid knowledge of global regulatory frameworks and industry standards relevant to Markets businesses
- Good understanding of Compliance functions, risk frameworks, and governance within financial institutions
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements
Preferred Capabilities
- Ability to manage a varied workload with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and ownership of deliverables
- Sound judgment, high integrity, and commercial awareness
- Confidence to challenge stakeholders constructively and influence outcomes
- Ability to identify potential conduct risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently when required