An international financial institution with a strong footprint across Europe is seeking a Trading Compliance Officer m/f/d to join its growing team. This Vice President level position offers the opportunity to shape and enhance the compliance surveillance framework within a dynamic capital markets environment. The role is crucial in ensuring the institution’s adherence to evolving regulatory expectations and best practices in trade surveillance.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced compliance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and has a passion for market integrity, regulatory compliance, and innovative surveillance methodologies.
Assist in the continuous enhancement of the firm’s trade surveillance framework.
Contribute to the implementation of new policies, procedures, and regulatory developments.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Compliance, Risk, IT, Front Office) to maintain a robust and up-to-date surveillance infrastructure.
Ensure surveillance tools and reports reflect regulatory requirements and business activity.
Lead and document the review and resolution of surveillance alerts, primarily using Bloomberg TCA.
Support the development of a Market Abuse Risk Assessment (MARA) framework.
Monitor and escalate issues in line with internal governance procedures.
Prepare internal and external summaries, including suspicious transaction reports and compliance MI packs.
Contribute to compliance surveillance-related projects and system enhancements.
Test and validate the efficiency of control mechanisms and surveillance systems.
Assist in gathering data for risk assessments, audits, and regulatory inquiries.
Liaise with key stakeholders across business, IT, internal audit, and external vendors.
Support the Head of Monitoring & Surveillance in fostering effective collaboration within the wider Compliance team.
Serve as a deputy to the team head when required.
University degree (finance, law, economics or related discipline); professional certifications a plus.
Strong experience in trade surveillance within a financial institution (bank, broker-dealer, or trading platform).
Familiarity with market conduct regulations such as MAR and MiFID II.
Hands-on experience with Bloomberg surveillance tools preferred.
Solid understanding of capital markets, fixed income and derivatives products.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Comfortable working under pressure, managing multiple investigations or initiatives simultaneously.
Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively across departments.
Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
Hybrid working model and flexible hours
A multicultural environment with colleagues from across Europe and beyond
Learning and development opportunities tailored to your professional growth
A culture of respect, inclusion, and long-term partnership
Are you ready to play a key role in safeguarding market integrity while navigating regulatory change?
Apply now to be considered for this high-impact, future-facing role within a leading European financial institution.
