Markets Compliance Officer (Assistant Vice President)

About the role

Barclays Europe's Markets Business Oversight Compliance team in Frankfurt is looking for an Assistant Vice President to join its Markets Compliance function. You will oversee product and business compliance for the European fixed income and equities businesses (BE Markets) and give project-based compliance support for sales, trading, structuring and financing activities. The team proactively manages conduct and reputational risks arising from these activities.

Key responsibilities

• Provide data-led oversight and challenge business and compliance matters to show the organisation complies with its legal, regulatory and ethical responsibilities.
• Identify and assess compliance risks through reviews of business activities, changes, processes, testing and systems.
• Investigate potential market abuse (insider dealing, unlawful disclosure, market manipulation, anti-competitive conduct) and compliance risk events or breaches, and oversee corrective actions.
• Implement compliance policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements and international standards.
• Collaborate with 1LOD, other compliance teams, legal and risk management functions.
• Oversee potential money laundering, terrorist financing and other financial crime.

Required profile

• Permanent contract, based in Frankfurt; the role is open to candidates with the legal right to work in Germany.
• Experience in financial services, with knowledge of financial markets activities and instruments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and German.
• Ability to advise and influence decisions, contribute to policy development and lead a team or complex assignments, setting objectives and coaching employees.

Required skills

• Practical knowledge of EU financial markets regulation, including MiFID/MiFIR.
• Candidates may be assessed on risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology skills.

The role may be subject to enhanced governance arrangements, including possible disclosure of personal trading activities and external interests. The application process includes a CV, cover letter, assessment and interview, and the working pattern is discussed with the hiring manager.