Head of Electronic Trading Compliance

Reference: 260374043_1780675309

EMEA Head of Electronic Trading Compliance

Location: London

A senior leadership role responsible for oversight of electronic and algorithmic trading compliance across EMEA within Global Markets.

Key Technical Requirements

  • Extensive knowledge of UK & EU regulatory frameworks governing electronic trading:
    • MiFID II / MiFIR (RTS 6, RTS 24, RTS 28)
    • Market Abuse Regulation (MAR)
    • FCA Handbook (SYSC, COBS, market integrity)
    • UK post-Brexit regulatory divergence
  • Proven experience in electronic trading compliance oversight:
    • Risk identification and assessment frameworks
    • Control design, implementation, and effectiveness testing
    • Ongoing compliance monitoring programmes
  • Strong capability in market abuse surveillance and investigations:
    • Insider dealing, market manipulation, unlawful disclosure
    • Trade surveillance systems and alert review methodologies
  • Advanced understanding of electronic and algorithmic trading environments:
    • OMS / EMS platforms
    • Algorithm design, deployment, and monitoring
    • Pre-trade and post-trade risk controls
    • Trading system architecture and workflows
  • In-depth knowledge of EMEA market structure and multi-asset trading:
    • Equities, Fixed Income, FX, Derivatives
    • Regulated markets, MTFs, OTFs, execution venues
  • Experience implementing governance frameworks and compliance policies aligned to regulatory standards
  • Technical expertise in financial crime controls:
    • AML, transaction monitoring, market abuse risk

Core Responsibilities

  • Oversight of electronic and algorithmic trading compliance frameworks across EMEA
  • Implementation and validation of regulatory controls under MiFID II, MAR, and FCA requirements
  • Execution of trade surveillance and market abuse investigations
  • Compliance risk assessment across trading systems, models, and workflows
  • Review and enforcement of governance frameworks, policies, and procedures
  • Oversight of remediation actions for compliance breaches and control deficiencies

For more information please apply here.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

COMPETITIVE SALARY

Greater London

Full Time

Added 05/06/2026
Reference: 260374043_1780675309

Head of Electronic Trading Compliance

Greater London
Full Time

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