Head of European Compliance
Core
Lead and integrate the Compliance function across the UK and Netherlands for Cboe Europe, acting as an independent second line of defence and maturing the regulatory framework.
Role type
Senior second-line compliance leadership (Head of European Compliance)
Builds
A unified, strategically-led Compliance function across multiple jurisdictions (UK and Netherlands) for a regulated trading venue.
Domain
Financial services / Regulatory Compliance / Trading Venues
Required skills
Senior compliance leadership, European market structure regulation (MiFID II/MiFIR, EMIR, DORA), FCA/AFM/ESMA oversight, AML/KYC governance, Three-lines-of-defence model, Compliance Risk Assessment (CRA), Compliance Monitoring Programme (CMP), Regulatory change management, Stakeholder management, Board-level reporting
Preferred skills
MTF or Recognised Investment Exchange rules, Building/integrating compliance teams across jurisdictions, Developing Compliance MI and KRIs
Technologies
Compliance monitoring tools, Dashboards, Automation tools
Responsibilities
Lead and strategically direct the combined UK and Netherlands Compliance function; Ensure Compliance operates as an independent second line of defence; Own and mature the Compliance Risk Assessment (CRA) and Compliance Monitoring Programme (CMP); Reposition and own the Compliance Manual and Rulebook; Establish the authoritative hierarchy of Group and local policies; Develop Compliance management information (MI) and key risk indicators (KRIs); Act as Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for UK entities; Oversee AML/CTF officer function for Netherlands entities; Provide regulatory input into the firm's Risk Register; Sit on the internal regulatory committee (RDC) and represent Compliance at Boards.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership scope
