Trading Compliance Advisory - London

Job Summary

A leading global trading firm is seeking an experienced Trading Compliance Advisory professional to join its EMEA Trading Compliance team in London. This role provides front-office-aligned, real-time regulatory advice to trading desks and plays a key role in maintaining high standards of market integrity across complex trading strategies and products.


Role Overview

Trading Compliance Advisory supports the business by working closely with front-office teams to ensure trading activity is conducted in line with applicable regulatory and market conduct requirements. The role combines deep regulatory knowledge with a practical, commercially aware approach, enabling effective engagement with traders in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
The successful candidate will develop a strong understanding of trading strategies, algorithms, products, and market structure in order to deliver timely, risk-based compliance guidance. The position partners closely with Regulatory Compliance to ensure consistent interpretation of regulations and coordinated management of trading-related risks and issues.


Key Responsibilities

*Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of trading strategies, algorithms, products, and market microstructure to provide effective compliance advisory support
*Act as a trusted, day-to-day compliance contact for trading desks, providing clear and practical advice on regulatory and market conduct matters
*Provide real-time advisory support on MiFID II, MAR, and other relevant conduct regulations impacting trading activity
*Support the review and implementation of new trading strategies, products, and changes to existing activity to ensure regulatory alignment
*Advise on market conduct and market abuse risks, including the design and delivery of targeted training where appropriate
*Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of market conduct, surveillance, and trading risk controls, including escalation of relevant issues
*Work closely with Regulatory Compliance and other control functions to ensure consistent regulatory interpretation and coordinated issue management
*Assist with responses to internal reviews, regulatory requests, and ongoing supervision where required


Experience & Skills

*Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a Trading Compliance, Markets Compliance, or front-office advisory role
*Strong working knowledge of MiFID II, MAR, and market conduct requirements
*Experience providing compliance advice directly to traders and desk heads
*Ability to operate confidently in a fast-paced, trading-driven environment
*Strong communication skills with the credibility to influence senior stakeholders


Desirable Experience

*Exposure to derivatives, fixed income, equities, or multi-asset trading environments
*Experience with market abuse frameworks, trade surveillance, or conduct risk controls
*Experience operating within an FCA-regulated environment (additional regulators beneficial)
*Relevant compliance or regulatory qualifications


Key Attributes

*Commercially minded with strong judgement and a pragmatic approach to risk
*Confident decision-maker who understands when escalation is required
*Collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across Trading and Compliance
*Highly organised, self-sufficient, and able to manage competing priorities
*Adaptable, resilient, and responsive to changing business and market conditions