RJ O’Brien Hiring for Chief Compliance Officer, EMEA Job at Dubai Full Time

Position Summary:

The Chief Compliance Officer, EMEA, oversees Compliance strategy for the EMEA region and monitors procedures and practices to ensure Compliance with rules and regulations as applicable, with a focus on the business of R.J. O’Brien (MENA) Capital Limited (“RJOM”), in addition to that of R.J. O’Brien Limited (“RJOL”) in London and R. J. O’Brien France (“RJOF”). This position works with local, regional, and global Compliance team members to ensure appropriate oversight of, and alignment with, internal policies and procedures, concentrated on RJOM-related Compliance work.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leads Compliance strategy for the EMEA region, with Compliance heads in each jurisdiction reporting to the incumbent on a solid or dotted line basis, as well as coordinating with global Compliance management. Particular focus to be given to RJOM Compliance strategy and needs.
• Maintains a culture of compliance for the EMEA region, working with brokers and employees across the EMEA region to identify and understand Compliance and regulatory risks.

• Partners with brokers and management to provide compliance advice.

• Ensures policies and procedures comply with appropriate laws, regulations, and industry guidance for each jurisdiction.

• Oversees the EMEA Compliance monitoring programme, including in relation to market abuse.
• Keeps abreast of new rules and regulations, as well as enforcement actions published by regulators, and how they affect the business activities of the firm to ensure the firm’s policies and procedures are up to date.
• Oversees new compliance initiatives for the EMEA region, including those mandated by regulatory change and as part of global function.
• Develops, coordinates, implements, and reviews processes enhancing regulatory compliance and reducing risk.
• Partners with global Compliance colleagues regularly to understand key programs and initiatives underway and how those may impact the EMEA region, as well as communicate regional updates.

• Reports to the Board of Directors of RJOM, RJOL, and RJOF at least quarterly and more frequently as needed and presents periodic compliance management information.
• Mentors regional Compliance staff to foster a strong team.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required:

• 15 years of compliance or regulatory experience.
• Significant futures and options experience required.
• Proven ability to forge consensus amongst senior management at a regulated firm and to build a culture of compliance.
• Ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships with brokers.
• Strong knowledge of DFSA, FCA, and/or AMF/ACPR regulations and rules and the UAE, UK, and/or French/EU regulations applicable to financial services firms.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and analytical ability.
• Extensive experience in dealing with senior compliance and regulatory staff at the various exchanges and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to mentor and grow the skills of mid-level and junior staff.
• Must be proactive, adaptive, and motivated.
• Ability to understand and breakdown complex trading strategies.
• Able to work on multiple projects and assignments at the same time and prioritize appropriately to meet deadlines.
• Ability to reach sound judgments and act quickly under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of trade surveillance software preferred.