Fixed Income and Commodities Compliance Manager recruitment
The Fixed Income, Currencies and Commodities Group (FICC) is involved in a broad range of financial markets trading activities. Its services range from 24-hour trading in most currencies and commodities to acquiring assets, (either companies, physical trading assets or derivative portfolios). In the EMEA region, FICC's major business activities are: Commodities (base and precious metals, oil, gas, power, coal, agricultural commodities, freight and environmental products), Futures (listed derivatives) execution and clearing, emerging markets (Bonds, Repos, FX) and debt arrangements. In selected markets, FICC is heavily involved in physical as well as financial products.
Responsibilities, include:-
• Day to day regulatory advice and guidance to the business on rules and internal policies, including supporting the business with new products and services
• Managing the day to day relationship with the relevant exchanges, managing queries and requests
• Conducting monitoring activities including desk reviews and thematic reviews for compliance with FSA and Exchange rules and requirements.
• Providing training to the business on relevant rules and requirements
• Conducting enquiries and investigations where necessary
• Contribution to ad hoc projects and contributing generally to the work of the broader regional compliance team.
Key Experience and Skills:
• Previous experience of trading floor compliance at a financial services institution.
• Commodities experience would be highly beneficial
• Good knowledge of the UK and EU regulatory requirements, including FSA and Exchange requirements
• Self motivated
• Strong relationship and communication skills