We reinvent how trading and investing work by creating exceptional products people love. Fostering a culture of excellence and high velocity is the key to our success. Тoday, we serve over 7 million clients, with more than €38 billion in assets under management - a testament to the scale and trust we’ve built in just a few years.
About the roleWe're looking for an experienced Compliance Manager to lead the local compliance function for the Portuguese Branch of Trading 212. This role ensures the Branch operates in full compliance with the Portuguese Securities Code (CVM), applicable CMVM Regulations and Circulars, EU MiFID II/MiFIR requirements, and T212’s group-wide compliance framework.
What you'll doLead the local compliance function to ensure the Portuguese Branch operates in full compliance with the Portuguese Securities Code (CVM), CMVM regulations, and EU MiFID II/MiFIR requirements.
Serve as the primary point of contact for CMVM supervisory matters, managing all correspondence, regulatory enquiries, and coordinating on-site inspections.
Adapt group compliance policies and procedures to Portuguese legal requirements, documenting all divergences for approval by the Head of Compliance.
Prepare and submit periodic regulatory reports to the CMVM and notify them of significant events or material changes to the Branch’s business model.
Own and operate the Branch’s client complaints handling framework, ensuring clients can submit complaints in Portuguese and issuing written responses within the 15-working-day statutory timeframe.
Operate a bifurcated disclosure on the Branch's website and client documents, identifying both the CMVM channel and consumer arbitration centres for alternative dispute resolution.
Conduct the Branch’s compliance monitoring programme adapted to CMVM expectations, performing desk-based reviews and reporting findings.
Review all client-facing documentation, marketing materials, and new product launches to ensure compliance with Portuguese language requirements and MiFID II disclosure obligations before release.
Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Economics or any other relevant field.
At least 5 years of experience in a compliance function within an investment firm, bank, fintech, capital markets entity, or a regulatory/supervisory authority in Portugal; familiarity with MiFID II compliance monitoring and regulatory reporting is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of Portuguese capital markets law (Código dos Valores Mobiliários), CMVM regulations, and applicable EU regulations (MiFID II/MiFIR, Delegated Regulation 2017/565).
Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a high-performance environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A strong drive for excellence and a continuous improvement mindset.
Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
Portuguese language: native or fluent
English language: professional working proficiency
Challenges that will help you grow and realize your potential fast.
Opportunity to make a significant impact - you will build innovative services used by millions of investors to build wealth.
Work with smart, spirited, helpful, high-performing colleagues with a common goal.
An environment where nothing is set in stone.
Appreciation for your talent and ideas.
Generous remuneration package
Bring your ambition to Europe’s fastest-growing mobile broker!
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Economics, or another relevant field
- At least 5 years of compliance experience within an investment firm, bank, fintech, capital markets entity, or Portuguese regulatory or supervisory authority
- Familiarity with MiFID II compliance monitoring and regulatory reporting
- Knowledge of Portuguese capital markets law, including the Código dos Valores Mobiliários
- Knowledge of CMVM regulations and applicable EU regulations, including MiFID II, MiFIR, and Delegated Regulation 2017/565
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a high-performance environment
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Native or fluent Portuguese
- Professional working proficiency in English
What We Do
Our mission is to enable everyone to build wealth. We reinvent how trading and investing work by creating exceptional products people love. Trading 212 is built with passion by highly driven people who strive for excellence and value freedom. Over the past few years, our client base has grown 20 times to over 2 million, and client assets have grown over 50 times to over €3 billion. Trading 212 was founded in 2003 with one simple idea - to make the financial markets accessible to everyone. From day one, we've been focused on building a great user experience through advanced technology. From the first truly dynamic web apps, to the mobile revolution, we've been at the forefront of every technological wave with the sole purpose of democratising the financial markets. Software engineering and product design are at the heart of what we do. Trading 212 is licensed and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (No. 398/21). When investing, your capital is at risk.
