Senior Compliance Officer

A global proprietary trading firm is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to partner closely with the Chief Compliance Officer during a period of significant growth. The firm operates across exchange-traded products and leverages data-driven trading strategies in a fast-paced, technology-led environment. This role offers broad exposure to global regulatory requirements and is positioned to play a key role in enhancing and scaling the compliance framework. Rather than maintaining existing processes, the successful candidate will help design and implement a more robust, forward-looking compliance and governance structure across the business. The position combines advisory, oversight, and hands-on execution, with involvement in regulatory interaction, internal reviews, and firm-wide training initiatives.Requirements8+ years of compliance, legal, or regulatory experience within financial services (e.g., broker-dealer, trading firm, exchange, asset manager, or law firm)Strong knowledge of securities and derivatives regulations, with exposure to equities, futures, swaps, or similar productsExperience supporting regulatory examinations, audits, and ongoing regulator engagementProven ability to design or enhance compliance frameworks, policies, and supervisory processesExperience conducting internal reviews, risk assessments, and remediation planningAbility to interpret and advise on new and existing regulations impacting trading activitiesStrong communication skills, with the ability to act as a trusted advisor across the businessExperience supporting compliance training programs and developing regulatory materialsStrong organizational, project management, and prioritization skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office tools; familiarity with compliance systems and intranet/policy management preferredRelevant licenses (e.g., SIE, Series 7/24/57) preferred or willingness to obtainHigh level of ownership, judgement, and ability to operate in a growth-oriented, evolving environment