Head of Institutional Compliance

Job Title
Head of Institutional Compliance

Job Description
So, who are we?

Hello, we're IG Group. We are an 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 products 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 role in the Team's Success

The Head of Compliance for IG's institutional business is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the comprehensive compliance program across all institutional client segments. This senior leadership role will ensure regulatory compliance while supporting business objectives, managing regulatory relationships, and fostering a culture of compliance throughout the institutional business division.

What you'll do

• Working with cross-functional teams to develop and implement policies, procedures and controls to ensure regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions and financial products, including physical and synthetic prime brokerage as well as digital assets

• Monitor changes in regulations and assess the impact on institutional business operations

• Conduct compliance risk assessments and design mitigation strategies specific to our institutional business

• Build and maintain regulatory relationships and lead regulatory examinations, audits and investigations within the institutional business

• Report compliance matters to senior management, board committees, and regulators as required

• Lead and develop a team of compliance professionals and deliver compliance training programs for institutional business staff

• Effective management of compliance risks within institutional business.

• Positive outcomes from regulatory examinations and audits.

• Timely implementation of regulatory changes.

• High business partner satisfaction ratings.

• Development of innovative compliance solutions that support business growth.

• 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

• 10+ years of experience in compliance, with at least 5 years focused on institutional business and/or corporate banking

• Strong understanding of IG's product offering; experience with a range of financial products, including physical and synthetic prime brokerage, as well as digital assets

• Advanced degree in Law, Business, Finance, or related field

• Professional compliance certification preferred (CAMS, CCEP, or equivalent)

• Thorough knowledge of regulations affecting institutional clients (BSA/AML, OFAC, MiFID II, etc.)

• Experience developing compliance programs for complex institutional products and services and interfacing with regulators

• Proven leadership skills and ability to influence across organisational boundaries

• Competitive salary
• Flexible Benefits Package on top of your salary (12%)
• Private medical cover for you and your family
• Life insurance
• Contribution to gym memberships
• 25 Days holiday, with 1 additional day off to celebrate your Birthday & 2 additional days off a year for voluntary work (28 in total
• The option to buy or sell holiday days.
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning Platform
• A comprehensive global and local onboarding process
• Employee-led LGBTQ+, Women's, Black and Parents & Carers networks with an annual budget for organising events & projects that foster an open, diverse and inclusive culture
• Option to participate and create ESG initiatives based on IG Brighter Future Fund
• Enhanced primary (maternity), secondary (paternity), and shared parental pay and leave, as well as a range of support and benefits for parents

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