Compliance Manager

So, who are we?

Hello, we’re IG Group. We are a publicly traded FTSE250 FinTech company who run mobile, web and desktop platforms that help our clients trade stocks & shares, leveraged products, Futures & Options and Crypto.

We are ambitious. Over 340,000 people already use our platforms. We’re global with offices in 18 countries and products in 16 regions. We’re hungry to move faster, ship better product for our customers and grow our user base. We believe in high autonomy, and we want people who are looking to do things differently in order to create better experiences for our customers.

We work in cross-functional teams and are laser focused on increasing the number of active clients we serve to drive sustainable growth.

Your team

This role is part of our Compliance Team, at IG compliance is a business enabling function, we partner with the business to fuel sustainable growth at IG.

Your role in the Team’s Success

Your primary responsibility will be to lead our compliance team in Europe, building upon our excellent trading record, as we move into the crypto and investments space.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for Compliance policies and procedures, creation and updates
• Ensuring compliance with MiCAR and MaRisk/MaComp and equivalent regulatory requirements for Investment Firms in Europe
• Conducting process improvements and deep dives to meet growing regulatory expectations and commercial iniatives
• Project lead for Compliance to support the further expansion of Investment and Crypto products and services on EU Level
• Establish controls and oversight of outsourcing arrangements
• Review and submit reports for suspicious transactions to the regulators and authorities
• Maintain a legal watch, drive implementation of projects and initiatives
• Supporting internal and external audits
• Support the Compliance Risk Assessments and Compliance Monitoring activities
• Board reporting and MI
• Responsible for correspondence with regulators
• Have oversight about client complaints incl. related procedure and reporting
• Report regularly on money laundering and compliance matters to the Head of Risk & Compliance respectively Board, Group where relevant
• Working on ideas for business development and providing advice and support from a compliance perspective.

Key Qualification Requirements

• At least 5 years of compliance experience in Capital Markets Service License environment, with preference for dealing with retail investors.
• A well-developed knowledge of MiCAR, MaRisk/MaComp and other applicable regulations.
• In-depth understanding of securities, collective investment schemes and OTC derivatives regulations. Knowledge of crypto and investment world.
• Strong policy writing skills and commercial experience.
• Proactive and self-driven individual who is able to effectively communicate, negotiate and influence others.
• Able to work independently and make sound, well thought out business decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly analytical with strong problem-solving abilities.

How We Work

We try to take a thoughtful approach to our ways of working as a company. We follow a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office – which we think balances the need to collaborate effectively and connect with each other. When it comes to how we deliver, there are 5 things we want everyone to do to drive high performance, better learning and career satisfaction:

• Lead and Inspire: Drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm
• Think Big: Focus on the problems that most impact commercial outcomes
• Champion the client: Understand and prioritise client's needs
• Deliver at pace: Push for fast, sustainable growth.
• Raise the bar: Take ownership, be accountable and share feedback

We believe that diversity is vital to success, it fuels creativity, drives innovation and sets us up for global success. We’re committed to building teams with a variety of perspectives and skills to help us realise our vision and strategy, that’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us on this journey. Learn more about our D&I approach here.

The Perks

Your growth fuels our success! Thrive with tailored development programs, mentoring opportunities with leaders, and clear career progression. Expand your network through committees, sports and social clubs. Enjoy extra time off for volunteering and community work.