About this role
Our client, a global trading firm, is looking for an experienced Senior Compliance Officer to join their office in London, taking ownership of trade reporting and playing a key role in strengthening the compliance function.
This is a strong opportunity for someone looking to progress towards an SMF16/17 role within the next couple of years.
Your responsibilities will include
- Owning and overseeing trade reporting across the business
- Supporting regulatory monitoring and market surveillance activity
- Work with tools such as SteelEye (or similar systems)
- Helping improve compliance processes and internal controls
- Supporting and developing junior team members
You will need to have the following
- 7–10 years’ compliance experience in financial services or trading
- Strong knowledge of trade reporting requirements
- Experience with market surveillance tools (e.g. SteelEye or equivalent)
- Strong communicator with leadership potential
- Futures/derivatives experience preferred
- LME experience is a plus, not essential
If you are interested, please do apply or reach out to Paula at Marlin Selection.
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What compliance & regulatory roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Compliance analyst | £32,000–£42,000 |
| Compliance / AML officer | £40,000–£55,000 |
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| Senior manager / head of compliance | £80,000–£120,000+ |