Head of Compliance - London, United Kingdom - CWG Markets

Description

In 2011, the history of CWG Markets began. We are acquainted with the experience of

trading globally. As a forward-thinking global fintech, our team characterises us as an

environment that welcomes inquisitive and motivated individuals, with a penchant for

unconventional approaches. We are connected, digital, agile, and unified in our mission to

develop a superior trading experience.
Both for our clients and for ourselves, we thrive on

progress. Our company culture is dynamic, dynamic, multicultural, results-oriented, and

always changing. Our 500+ staff members are currently spread across 10 time zones and

locations.

The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Compliance leader to join our prestigious

Global Compliance and Risk department. As you join our team as Head of Compliance, you

will assume a critical leadership position where you will be in charge of a group of

outstanding regional compliance experts. Being able to work closely with local Compliance

Managers and exercising a great deal of autonomy will enable you to make sure our

compliance arrangements are strong, flexible, and efficient in reducing regulatory risk.

Working toward a responsive, practical, and commercially astute approach that seamlessly

aligns with our strategic objectives and risk appetite, you will engage with commercial

stakeholders across our organisation, reporting directly to the Head of Global Sales and

Managing Director in London. Effectiveness, efficiency, and successful delivery are highly

valued by us, and we work hard to ensure that all of our regulated businesses adhere to the

same standards, best practices, and ongoing compliance improvements.

Your day-day responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Developing and executing a regional Compliance strategy aligned with the

organisation's vision, purpose, values, and goals

• Leading, managing, and developing the regional Compliance function, setting

consistent standards and providing business-oriented risk solutions

• Driving performance, improvement, and efficiency in compliance processes using

technology and data

• Managing regulatory risk, ensuring compliance with local regulations and global

requirements, and aligning with risk appetite

• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating the impact of legislative and regulatory

requirements, assisting with implementation

escalation point for MLROs

• Comanaging the global Transaction Monitoring Program and Financial Crime

Framework

• Overseeing and updating the global Compliance Risk Register and participating in

risk register reviews

• Leading, managing, and developing team members across multiple jurisdictions
• Collaborating with the ERM team on business processes, controls, and GRC matters
• Reviewing and refreshing global Compliance policies in collaboration with the CRCO
• Working on initiatives and projects with global Compliance, leveraging best practices

and standards

• Preparing regional Compliance reports and assisting with board reports

About You:

• Demonstrated regulatory compliance experience with an OTC derivatives issuer

(CFD's, leveraged FX) and AML/CTF experience in the financial services industry

• Strong understanding of the financial services and AML/CTF regulatory environment

and licensing regimes

• Strong understanding of compliance management principles and industry best

practice

• Proven leadership and communications skills with a track record of success and

achieving results while effectively advising the business on compliance matters

• Comfortable functioning in a rapidly changing environment where real time

compliance advice and guidance is required

• Demonstrated strategic thinking and time management skills
• Welldeveloped interpersonal and influencing skills with demonstrated ability to build

and maintain stakeholder relationships and collaborate with multiple teams across

functions and geographies

• Regulatory knowledge or experience in multiple jurisdictions will be an advantage

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£60,000.00-£80,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• London (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• London: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person