Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst (Energy Trading)

TL;DR

Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst (Energy Trading): Ensuring trading activity across gas, power, and LNG markets remains compliant with evolving regulatory requirements with an accent on REMIT, MiFID, EMIR, and MAR. Focus on leading regulatory change initiatives, maintaining control frameworks, and providing expert advisory to front-office trading and commercial teams.

Location: Hybrid (London, United Kingdom)

Company

An international energy company owned by the Federal Government of Germany, delivering energy solutions across the entire value chain from trading to sales and storage.

What you will do

• Provide expert compliance advisory to trading and commercial teams on wholesale energy and financial market regulations.
• Act as a subject-matter expert on REMIT, MiFID, EMIR, and MAR, interpreting and applying these frameworks to the business.
• Lead regulatory change initiatives, such as REMIT II, translating new rules into practical business implementation.
• Maintain and enhance policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks.
• Support and review trade surveillance and algorithmic trading controls.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulators, legal counsel, and auditors.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of physical and financial commodities trading, specifically Gas, Power, and LNG.
• Expertise in REMIT obligations, market abuse risks, and wholesale energy reporting requirements.
• Strong knowledge of financial derivatives regulations, specifically MiFID, EMIR, and MAR.
• Proven experience in designing compliance frameworks and leading regulatory change projects.
• Ability to translate complex legal rules into practical guidance for front-office teams.
• Must be based in the United Kingdom to support the hybrid working model in London.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working model.
• Competitive salary with bonus earning potential.
• Non-contributory pension with 10% employer contribution.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and volunteering days.
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance including family cover.
• Life assurance and a range of optional flexible benefits.