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Regulatory Compliance Officer

IMC Financial Markets is a proprietary trading firm and market maker for various financial instruments listed on exchanges throughout the world.

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Regulatory Compliance Officer

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

IMC is a leading global market maker, using algorithmic trading and advanced technology to buy and sell securities on multiple trading venues worldwide. We provide liquidity to the financial markets, driving efficiencies for buyers and sellers.

Founded in 1989, we are an ambitious, innovative company and identified early on the importance technology would play in the fast-paced evolution of trading. This entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today and can be found in all of our offices around the world.

OUR CULTURE

Our employees are our greatest asset so we give them lots of responsibility and the support they need to make a difference. Our flat structure fosters a culture of openness and collaboration, encouraging the sharing of ideas and knowledge. It makes no difference if you have been with us for three days or three years, the best idea wins.

While we work hard, we also have a lot of fun; whether solving complex challenges or in team building, leisure and sporting activities. IMC also enables its employees to contribute towards a better society through our foundation.

WHAT YOU'LL DO AS A REGULATORY COMPLIANCE OFFICER AT IMC

The Compliance Team operates very closely to our Trading and Technology teams and reports to the Head of Compliance – Europe. Main objective of the team is to ensure our organization complies at all times with external and internal regulation. We strongly believe a strong compliance culture can only be built when employees do not only adhere to the policies and rules, but also understand the context and intent of regulation.  As a Regulatory Compliance Officer at IMC you will be responsible for managing regulatory compliance matters as part of a team that consists of both Operational Compliance Officers and Regulatory Compliance Officers.

To succeed in the role you will be combining regulatory knowledge, analytical skills and knowledge of trading and technology to add value, and not bureaucracy to the business. We are looking for someone with a critical, proactive and hands-on mentality who is used to advising on the practical application of laws and regulations, can write policies, can contribute to the development of Compliance training and finally can communicate effectively with internal stakeholders at different levels and external stakeholders such as exchanges, regulators and industry associations.     

Your responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Advising Trading & Technology on laws and regulations as well as exchange rulebooks;

  • Responding to inquiries made by exchanges or regulators;

  • Collaborating with local Legal and other functions to ensure correct interpretation and implementation of laws and regulations;

  • Collaborating with Compliance from other IMC offices across the globe to design and enhance global standards (eg policies, training)

  • Analyzing regulatory developments that have an impact on the markets and the products that we trade and IMC as a whole to identify both risks and opportunities;

  • Advising new business project teams on regulatory aspects;

  • Assisting with regulatory assessments and regulatory audits;

  • Representing IMC towards exchanges, regulators and industry associations.

YOUR PROFILE

  • 3-8 years of experience as Regulatory Compliance professional or Financial Markets Lawyer

  • Knowledge of relevant legislation that applies to an algorithmic proprietary trading firm/market maker such as MiFID, MAR, IFD/IFR, SSR

  • Knowledge of financial markets and preferably derivative products (futures, options)

  • Broad interest in Trading, Technology and Market Structure developments

  • Ability to act and perform successfully in a fast-moving environment

  • Structured and concise in problem solving and communication

  • Responsible, self-starting professional with excellent analytical skills and drive for results

  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English.

OUR HIRING PROCESS

To set you up for success, you can find our hiring process including tips on applying and interviewing with us on our website. Now it’s up to you! Apply today to start an amazing journey with IMC.

IMC: JOIN A WORLD-CLASS GLOBAL MARKET MAKER

IMC is a world-renowned market maker with offices in Europe, the US and Asia-Pacific. We use algorithmic trading and advanced technology to buy and sell securities across multiple trading venues. Our vital role, at the centre of the financial markets, provides liquidity for buyers and sellers worldwide.

In the late 1980s, IMC quickly identified the importance of technology in the fast-evolving trading environment. Our passion for innovation continues to drive us today. Although our company has grown rapidly over recent decades, we still approach our work with the same entrepreneurial spirit, with an emphasis on continuous improvement and innovation. We like our people to think for themselves and we give them the responsibility and support they need to make an impact. This means real work as well as dedicated training programmes and mentors.

While we work hard, we also have a lot of fun – whether solving complex problems or taking part in team-building, leisure and sporting activities. IMC also enables its employees to contribute to a better society through our foundation.