About Five Rings
Five Rings is a proprietary trading firm founded with a vision of combining strategy, innovation and technology to succeed in today’s global markets. With offices in New York, Boca Raton, London and Amsterdam, Five Rings trades in various domestic and international markets, both established and esoteric. Our team constantly seeks new opportunities, analyzes their risks and rewards, and creates strategies and tools to capitalize on them.
We have an open culture and encourage the flow of knowledge and ideas between all areas of the firm.
About the Role
Five Rings is looking for a Compliance Specialist in Amsterdam to join its global compliance team. The team is charged with establishing, implementing and maintaining adequate policies and procedures to ensure compliance of the firm with its legal and regulatory obligations. In this position, placed within a MiFID investment firm, tasks will primarily include surveillance and monitoring of trading activity, training and inducting staff, documenting new policies, managing regulatory reporting and communication, administering existing policies, and monitoring regulatory developments and best practices. The Compliance Associate will work closely with the existing team on all facets of the compliance program, such as new local and global policies and procedures and business advisory matters.
About You
The candidate must have at least a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, impeccable professional background, and at least 3 years of relevant experience at or with MiFID investment firms dealing on own account. Ability to work independently, organization, superior attention to detail, and ability to multitask are required. Prior work at a regulatory agency (e.g., AFM), experience with derivative markets, and a legal background are each a plus. General computer literacy and comfort are required. English fluency is also required. Seeking those willing to learn the compliance function from start to finish, advising trading desks and supervising outside counsel, but also willing to roll up sleeves and do anything that comes up, whether it’s routine, complex, or even unrelated to primary function.
What We Do
Five Rings is a proprietary trading firm founded with a vision of combining strategy, innovation and technology to succeed in today’s global markets. Based in New York, we trade in various domestic and international markets, both established and esoteric. Five Rings does not depend on clients or outside investors. Our team constantly seeks new opportunities, analyzes their risks and rewards, and creates strategies and tools to capitalize on them. The strength of our firm comes from the talent of our people, and our compensation packages reflect this belief.
Five Rings offers a casual atmosphere, flat structure and great benefits. Education is a priority. Our experienced traders and software developers teach new employees extensively, both hands-on and in classroom settings. Our young firm is fast-paced and entrepreneurial, and progress can be rapid for those ready to meet the challenges that await them
