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CTC invites applications for a Director - Senior Compliance Officer role. Candidates should have strong expertise in securities (listed options, fixed income, equities) and commodities trading to support our compliance division. As the Director - Senior Compliance Officer, you will report to the Chief Compliance Officer and handle various tasks supporting the firm’s global compliance and trading operations, focusing on U.S. trading.
Job Responsibility:
Develop, refine, and apply proprietary and external surveillance rules on a variety of topics, including market maker quote compliance, market abuse, and off-channel electronic communications monitoring
Supervise Compliance staff responsible for reviewing, dispositioning, and advancing surveillance alerts
Draft and update compliance written supervisory procedures, including desktop procedures for Compliance staff
Assist the Chief Compliance Officer with designing, documenting, and completing internal control testing plans and collaborate with firm stakeholders to address gaps identified
Coordinate and prepare responses to formal investigations and other regulatory inquiries from various U.S. and European regulators, including exchanges, SEC, and FINRA
Assist with the management and coordination of regulatory exams and audits
Monitor and evaluate the firm’s trade activity using an internal surveillance system that generates reports covering aspects such as market maker obligations and market manipulation
Review and summarize proposed regulatory rules for applicability
Provide regulatory advice on new business initiatives
Facilitate rule interpretation, continuing education and best business practices through training and issuance of compliance memos
Liaise and communicate with various teams including trading, technology and operations
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree required, a Law degree is a plus
At least 10 years of experience in a compliance function that directly supports a professional trading business, or at least 4 years in a compliance function that supports a professional trading business and 6 additional years in non-compliance roles in financial services
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple ongoing projects in a fast-paced, high-performing trading environment
Ability to regularly assess the efficiency of control systems and recommend effective improvements
Demonstrate a high level of integrity
Proactive approach to help identify regulatory risk for the firm
Ability to operate effectively in a team environment
Solid knowledge of electronic trading, emphasizing listed options and futures
Extensive knowledge of SEC, FINRA, CFTC and SRO rules and regulations
Establish strong working relationships with exchanges, regulators and vendors
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Strong time management skills with an emphasis on follow-through and completion of projects
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required
Nice to have:
Series 57 and 24
Prior securities or commodities trading experience