Head of European Compliance
Core
Lead and integrate the UK and Netherlands Compliance function for Cboe Europe's regulated entities, acting as an independent second line of defence.
Role type
Senior second-line compliance leadership (Head of European Compliance)
Builds
A unified, strategically-led Compliance function across multiple jurisdictions
Domain
Financial services regulation (UK FCA, Netherlands AFM, EU ESMA)
Required skills
European market structure regulation (MiFID II/MiFIR, EMIR, DORA), FCA Handbook (MAR, SYSC, SUP), AML/KYC frameworks, 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 regulation knowledge, building/integrating multi-jurisdictional teams
Technologies
Compliance MI, KRIs, monitoring/testing programmes, 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); Oversee financial crime risk assessment and AML governance; 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; Drive structured monitoring, testing, and regulatory change management; Represent Compliance at the RDC, ARCC, and Boards.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership