Our client, a Financial Services company based in the Docklands are looking for a Legal & Compliance Officer to join their expanding London office. You will report into the Compliance Manager who holds the CF10 function and be seen as their deputy.

Main responsibilities will include;

• To be responsible for policy development and monitoring
• To monitor changes to legislation and regulatory rules affecting the company by conducting legal research and implementing process and procedures to ensure that the company is fully compliant
• To ensure that senior management are up to date with the most recent regulatory requirements
• To review and maintain policies and procedures relating to the areas within HR and Compliance
• To manage and understand exchange rules and ensure company is compliant
• To work closely with the front office, processing various requests
• To manage the whole counterparty on-boarding process, including performing KYC checks, obtaining relevant documents, conducting due diligence, reviewing relevant commercial contracts and counterparty agreements
• To ensure that all records, both paper and electronic, are maintained to a high standard

To be considered for this position, ideal candidates must have the following experience & skills;

• Graduate, preferably from a legal background
• Compliance experience in a small to medium sized trading firm is a plus. Must have knowledge and experience in MiFID II and MAR.

• The ability to be flexible and move quickly between different tasks
• Having analytical mind
• Being well organised and able to prioritise effectively
• Having good verbal and written communication abilities
• Being able to stay calm under stressful circumstances
• Being self-motivated, proactive and initiative
• Quick learner; ability to gain new skills and acquire knowledge rapidly