The Role

You will be the firm’s subject matter expert on commodities regulation and the primary compliance adviser to the trading desks. The firm trades across a range of commodities, with power and gas the core focus across Europe, the UK and the US. This is a rare opportunity to build and shape a global commodities compliance framework from the outset, with direct access to senior leadership and the front office.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day regulatory advice to commodities trading desks across European, UK and US power and gas markets
• Lead on REMIT compliance, including inside information, transaction reporting, registration and STOR obligations
• Advise on US commodities regulation, including CFTC rules on position limits and anti-manipulation, and FERC oversight of power and gas markets
• Design and build the firm’s commodities compliance framework, including policies, procedures and controls
• Advise on market abuse, position limits and reporting obligations across MAR, MiFID II and EMIR
• Work with surveillance teams to develop monitoring tailored to commodities trading
• Track regulatory developments, including REMIT II, and translate them into practical guidance for the business
• Act as the key point of contact for energy regulators, including Ofgem, ACER, the CFTC and FERC, on commodities matters