Head of Compliance & MLRO, Ireland

About the job:

Trading 212’s mission is to enable everyone to build wealth.

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.

Over the past few years, our client base has grown 20 times to over 3 million, and client assets have grown over 50 times to over £20 billion.

What will you do:

• Lead and manage the Compliance Function, ensuring the highest compliance with all regulatory requirements as the second line of defense.

• Oversee market abuse surveillance.

• Oversee Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Terrorist Financing and Sanctions.

• Oversee KYC and on-boarding activities.

• Determine when to file a Suspicious Transaction with the Central Bank.

• Provide oversight of engagement with the Central Bank and other regulators.

• Ensure the Firm identifies and satisfies its regulatory obligations in Ireland and the countries in which it operates.

• Ensure the accuracy of compliance advice to the business lines including responding to ad hoc queries.

• Provide input to formal projects, new products and business proposals, with consideration of reputational risk matters.

• Train staff in assessing regulatory risks and changes.

• Oversee the execution of a risk-based compliance monitoring programme including;

  • a formal risk assessment

  • business reviews

  • thematic reviews and testing

  • Provide surveillance, logging and escalation ensuring resolution of relevant items.

  • Execute core compliance processes including:

  • market conduct

  • gifts and entertainment

  • regulatory liaison

  • reporting, registrations, licensing

  • employee trading, conflicts of interest and breaches log.

• Draft and maintain compliance framework, policies, plans and procedures, including;

  • Compliance Framework

  • Fitness and Probity

  • SEAR / IAF

  • Anti-Business & Corruption Policy

  • Anti-Money Laundering, CTF & Sanctions Policy

  • Order Execution Policy

  • Conduct Risk Policy

  • Complaints Handling Policy

  • Anti-Fraud Policy

  • Group Product Governance Policy

  • Personal Account Trading Policy

  • Conflicts of Interest Policy

  • Market Abuse Policy

  • Inducements Policy

  • Whistleblowing Policy

  • Breach management Procedures

  • Transaction Reporting Procedures

• Stay abreast of market trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements to maintain and enhance the Firm’s competitive edge.

• Produce detailed management reports to present to internal committees, including the Board.

• Mentor and guide junior compliance officers, promoting a high-performing culture

What you need to have:

• 10+ years’ experience in a compliance role, ideally holding PCF-12 & 52 roles within a MiFID Investment firm - with a focus on equities / CFD’s.

• Experience of working with systematic internalisers, MTF’s, Exchanges or algorithmic trading tools (RTS 6), in a highly regulated environment.

• Demonstrable deep interest in financial markets and working knowledge of the brokerage industry, particularly with retail flow.

• Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of market practices and their regulatory requirements, including IFR/IFD regulation.

• Minimum 2:1 degree within a relevant field, e.g., Business, Law, Economics.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and effectively.

• Proven ability to work under pressure, demonstrating adaptability and a driven attitude to achieve goals.

• High attention to detail and accuracy, with a proactive approach to problem solving, maintaining documentation and understanding regulation.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop junior team members.

What we offer:

• 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.

• Autonomy to own your function and manage your staff.

• Generous remuneration package, including, health, life, disability insurance, pension, 26 days holidays and annual bonuses.

Are you ready to accelerate your career with us? We'd love to hear from you!

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