About the job
Rutherford is exclusively partnered with a global quant trading firm with a multi-asset footprint and offices spanning the US, UK, Middle East, and APAC. Known for a sophisticated trading platform, a strong technology edge, and significant growth across regions. Reporting into senior leadership, the Chief Compliance Officer will own the firm's global compliance function, setting strategy and overseeing day-to-day execution across all jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop a global compliance team across the US, UK, Middle East, and APAC
Set the strategic direction of the global compliance programme, ensuring consistency of standards while accommodating local regulatory nuance
Act as the senior point of contact for regulators across all jurisdictions
Oversee regulatory change management, monitoring, surveillance, and advisory across the trading business
Partner with the front office, legal, risk, and technology teams to embed a strong compliance culture
Advise the executive team and board on regulatory risk, emerging issues, and strategic initiatives
Candidate Profile
Significant compliance leadership experience gained within a quant trading firm, proprietary trading firm or hedge fund
Strong global regulatory knowledge, with the ability to navigate multiple regimes (FCA, SEC/CFTC, DFSA, MAS/SFC or equivalent)
