Role: Regulatory Compliance Officer
Location: Amsterdam
Salary: Competitive and candidate dependent
Reporting To: Head of Compliance
A renowned trading firm in Amsterdam is seeking an experienced regulatory compliance officer to become responsible for ensuring the organization complies at all times with external and internal regulation - this involves managing regulatory compliance matters as part of a team that consists of both Operational Compliance Officers and Regulatory Compliance Officers. If you are seeking a strategic opportunity with plenty of remit, do not hesitate to look further!
The Role:
* Advising Trading & Technology on laws and regulations as well as exchange rules;
* Responding to requests from exchanges or regulators;
* Collaborating with Compliance departments from other offices around the world and improve global standards (e.g. policies, training);
* Liaise with local Legal and other functions to ensure correct interpretation and enforcement of laws and regulations;
* Analyzing regulatory developments that have an effect on the markets and the products in which the company trade to identify both risks and opportunities;
* Advising new business project teams on regulatory aspects;
* Assistance with regulatory assessments and audits;
The Candidate:
* 5-8 years of experience as Regulatory Compliance professional or Financial Markets Lawyer;
* Knowledge of relevant legislation that applies to an algorithmic proprietary trading company/market maker such as MiFID, MAR, IFD/IFR, SSR;
* Knowledge of financial markets and preferably derivative products (futures, options);
* Analytical and problem-solving skills;
* Ability to act and perform well in a fast-paced environment;
* Responsible, self-starting professional with strong analytical skills and who is results orientated;
* Excellent written and oral communications skills in English;
