Banking & Financial services jobs in London

eTrading Markets Compliance Advisory Location: London (3 days/week in the office) This is a unique opportunity to join a globally recognised financial institution as an eTrading Markets Compliance Advisory professional, based in London. In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of regulatory compliance for Global Foreign Exchange (FX) and related products, providing expert guidance and support to trading and sales teams. The organisation is renowned for its commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, offering tailored professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your wellbeing and career growth. With hybrid working arrangements, you will enjoy flexibility while collaborating with colleagues both locally and internationally. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by ensuring robust compliance practices within a truly global business, all while being supported by a culture that values openness, integrity, and continuous learning. * Play a key role in shaping compliance strategy for Global FX and eTrading activities, supporting business growth while upholding the highest regulatory standards. * Benefit from flexible hybrid working arrangements in London, alongside access to private healthcare, enhanced family leave policies, and generous pension contributions. * Join an inclusive team that champions diversity, encourages open dialogue, and provides extensive training and development resources to help you thrive in your career.

EMEA Head of Foreign Exchange, Emerging Markets and Commodities Compliance Advisory Location: London - Hybrid (3 days / week in the office) An exceptional opportunity has arisen for you to join a globally renowned financial institution as the EMEA Head of Foreign Exchange, Emerging Markets and Commodities Compliance Advisory. This pivotal role places you at the heart of regulatory compliance within a truly international environment, where your expertise will directly influence the integrity and success of global trading operations. You will be empowered to manage a small team, with coverage across these asset classes providing first class business support to the front office. The organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values every perspective and supports professional growth through tailored development opportunities. With flexible hybrid working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package that includes private healthcare, enhanced family support, and generous pension contributions, this is a unique chance to advance your career in a supportive and forward-thinking setting. * Play a key role in shaping compliance strategy for foreign exchange, emerging markets, and commodities across EMEA while collaborating with colleagues worldwide to ensure best-in-class standards. * Benefit from flexible hybrid working options, private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay, robust return-to-work support, and a contributory pension scheme with generous employer contributions. * Join an organisation recognised for its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion—where accessible recruitment processes and support for under-represented groups are central to the workplace ethos. What you'll do: As the EMEA Head of Foreign Exchange, Emerging Markets and Commodities Compliance Advisory, you will play an instrumental role in safeguarding the organisation’s reputation by ensuring rigorous adherence to regulatory requirements across multiple product lines. Your day-to-day activities will involve close collaboration with Sales, Trading, Management teams, Non-Financial Risk partners, and other stakeholders both locally in London and internationally. You will be responsible for interpreting complex regulatory developments into actionable guidance for business units while maintaining oversight over risk management practices. By nurturing strong inter-personal connections throughout the organisation’s network, you will help shape a culture of transparency and accountability. Your ability to communicate clearly will be essential when advising on new regulations or escalating potential issues. Success in this position requires not only technical proficiency but also empathy for diverse perspectives—ensuring that compliance remains at the forefront of strategic decision-making while supporting business growth. * Provide independent advice, oversight, and challenge on risk management practices across Global Foreign Exchange, Emerging Markets and Commodities Sales and Trading within Markets & Securities Services businesses to ensure alignment with relevant laws, regulations, codes, and group standards. * Deliver expert compliance advisory services covering industry standards such as FMSB and FX Global Code as well as regulations including MiFID, MAR, DFA relevant to Markets & Securities Services. * Monitor regulatory and legislative changes affecting the business; interpret their impact; and advise on implementation strategies to maintain compliant operations. * Cultivate strong collaborative relationships with Non-Financial Risk teams, Chief Operating Office staff, Sales and Trading personnel, and senior management to review business control frameworks and governance forums. * Act as a trusted advisor by providing robust challenge in your capacity as Risk Steward to ensure effective risk mitigation across all covered areas. * Support the ongoing development of compliance policies by contributing insights into evolving market practices and regulatory expectations. * Engage with global colleagues to share knowledge on best practices in compliance advisory for foreign exchange products and emerging markets. * Participate in regular reviews of algorithmic trading control frameworks to ensure they meet both internal standards and external regulatory requirements. * Contribute to the design and delivery of training initiatives aimed at enhancing awareness of compliance obligations among front office staff. * Prepare clear communications for escalation of issues or ideas related to compliance matters in a timely manner.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable Asset Management firm where you can influence and impact change.

This is an exceptional opportunity for someone in the early (ish) stages of their career within Hedge Fund Operations to step into the Quant- space. To apply, you must have: - Prior experience working in a Hedge Fund (ideally boutique/ multi strat) - Strong coding skill set: Python, Go programming, SQL, Tableau, PowerBI etc. - Strong understanding of financial instruments: Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives (OTC/ ETD) etc.

Compliance Manager - Monitoring and Assurance Keywords: compliance risk assessment, regulatory oversight, internal control review, compliance monitoring programme, stakeholder communication, policy improvement, risk mitigation, regulatory reporting, cross-departmental collaboration, professional development An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Compliance Manager - Monitoring and Assurance to join a leading international banking institution in London. This pivotal role sits at the heart of the organisation’s second line of defence, offering you the chance to shape and strengthen compliance frameworks that protect both reputation and operational integrity. You will be instrumental in conducting comprehensive compliance risk assessments, ensuring regulatory adherence, and fostering a culture of compliance across all levels of the branch. The position offers exposure to senior stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and regulatory authorities, providing a platform for professional growth and meaningful impact. With a focus on continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and robust internal controls, this is an ideal environment for someone who thrives on responsibility, values collaborative working relationships, and is committed to upholding the highest standards of governance. * Play a key role in safeguarding the organisation’s reputation by driving effective compliance risk management and assurance activities across all business units. * Enjoy significant autonomy in shaping compliance policies, collaborating with senior management, and engaging directly with regulators to ensure best-in-class practices. * Benefit from a supportive team culture that encourages ongoing learning, professional development, and knowledge sharing within a global financial services environment. What you'll do: As Compliance Manager Monitoring and Assurance based in London, you will play an integral part in fortifying the organisation’s compliance posture. Your day-to-day responsibilities will see you performing comprehensive risk assessments aligned with strategic annual plans while proactively identifying areas for improvement. You will collaborate closely with various departments to streamline processes, provide expert counsel on policy enhancements, and ensure that all operations adhere strictly to evolving regulatory standards. By maintaining robust monitoring programmes and facilitating regular training initiatives, you will help embed a culture of compliance throughout the branch. Your ability to communicate effectively with both internal stakeholders and external regulators will be crucial as you oversee timely reporting obligations and support special assignments or investigations when required. Success in this role hinges on your attention to detail, commitment to continuous improvement, and capacity for building trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation. * Conduct regular and thorough compliance risk assessments in accordance with the approved annual compliance plan, identifying potential breaches and recommending corrective actions as necessary. * Draft the scope of regulatory compliance oversight each year under the guidance of senior leadership, ensuring timely execution of reviews and diligent follow-up on outstanding actions. * Support the promotion of a strong compliance culture throughout the branch by providing expert advice, training sessions, and clear communication on regulatory requirements. * Maintain effective relationships with internal departments to facilitate improvements in turnaround times while ensuring service level agreements are met or exceeded. * Act as a subject matter resource for level 2 controls, offering expertise on industry best practices and systems to enhance overall compliance frameworks. * Perform end-to-end process reviews to identify risks and controls, undertaking root cause analysis to address gaps and recommend remedial action plans. * Facilitate gap analyses, remediation planning, and testing for all business units to ensure controls remain efficient and effective at all times. * Liaise with local central banks or regulators as required, responding promptly to queries and following up on issues until resolution is achieved. * Review system changes or enhancements related to regulatory returns to confirm alignment with central bank policies before implementation. * Prepare detailed reports for every assignment conducted, summarising objectives, scope, outcomes, and ensuring accurate regulatory reporting.

Our client, a top tier Investment Bank is seeking a Senior Audit Manager to join their Global Markets team.

Contract position (12 months - TBC) Keywords: Collateral management, Fixed Income Repo, Discretionary lending, Bilateral and Triparty arrangements, Portfolio reconciliation, Securities borrowing and lending, Regulatory regimes Work alongside a dependable and experienced collateral management team that fosters knowledge sharing, professional development, and inclusive collaboration.

A leading London-based investment manager is looking to hire an Investment Operations Specialist. Please reach out if you have: - A strong understanding of the trade lifecycle - Experience with UAT testing, data migration or system implementation - Familiarity with equity/ derivatives- including swaps, options, futures, synthetics, exotics, cash equities etc. Note: This hire will be highly involved with team projects.

Calling all Trade Assistants who are looking to further their career in the world of multi-strat hedge funds! This team handle all the T+0 operations including: - Trade bookings, amendments, P&L reporting, Risk reporting, confirmations and more... Ideal candidates will have a mutli-asset skillset but "lean" towards an IRS

I am glad to have partnered with one of the top Corporate Investment Banks in their search for an SME in Compliance/Financial Crime Audit.