Senior Markets Compliance Consultant

Job Title: Senior Markets Compliance Consultant
Location: Paris (On-site)
Salary/Rate: €800-1000 per day - DOE
Start Date: 09/02/25
Job Type: 6 month initial contract (no employee benefits)

Company Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for an experienced Senior Markets Compliance Consultant to join their team for a six-month contract.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives
You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with financial regulations across trading and capital markets activities. The ideal candidate will bring in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and excellent stakeholder management skills.

* Regulatory Advisory: Provide expert advice on regulatory requirements and expectations, focusing on MiFID II, MAR, EMIR, and other relevant frameworks.
* Trading Floor Compliance: Oversee compliance activities related to trading desks, ensuring adherence to policies and mitigating risks.
* Policies and Procedures: Develop, review, and update compliance policies and procedures to reflect evolving regulations and industry best practices.
* Surveillance and Monitoring: Collaborate with monitoring teams to ensure robust trade surveillance and identify potential market abuse or misconduct.
* Risk Assessments: Conduct compliance risk assessments for new products, services, and markets.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the key compliance liaison for Front Office, risk, and legal teams, providing training and fostering a culture of compliance.
* Incident Management: Investigate and resolve compliance breaches, escalating as necessary to senior management and regulatory authorities.
* Audits and Inspections: Support internal and external audits, and manage regulatory inspections.
* Reporting: Prepare and present compliance reports to senior management and relevant committees.

Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:

* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
* Professional certifications (eg, ICA, ACAMS, CFA, or equivalent) are advantageous.
* Minimum 7-10 years of commercial compliance experience within investment banking, with a focus on markets/trading activities.
* In-depth knowledge of European and French financial regulations, including MiFID II, MAR, and EMIR.
* Proven track record of managing compliance in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Proficient in French and English (written and spoken).
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
* Familiarity with compliance technology tools and systems (eg, trade surveillance platforms).

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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