Executive Director, Compliance UK

Location: London, United Kingdom; normal office environment

Company

hirify.global is a relationship-oriented bank providing retail and wholesale banking services and maintaining independent oversight of business risks.

What you will do

• Support the Head of Compliance, Europe, in developing and managing the European regulatory compliance programme.
• Advise Capital Markets and Corporate & Investment Banking front-office teams on policies, procedures, transactions, new products, and conduct.
• Enhance market abuse risk assessments and investigate internal reports or suspicious conduct matters.
• Monitor global regulatory developments and assess their impact on London and European businesses.
• Conduct second-line monitoring, desk-based reviews, and risk assessments across Sales and Trading desks.
• Participate in committees, regulatory projects, audits, and assurance reviews while escalating material compliance issues and recommending corrective action.

Requirements

• Strong Capital Markets product knowledge and experience in Corporate & Investment Banking.
• Detailed knowledge of European regulatory requirements, including Dodd-Frank, MiFID II, MAR, EMIR, SFTR, and the FCA Handbook.
• Ability to independently interpret complex regulatory issues and provide clear, practical guidance.
• People management, stakeholder relationship-building, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United Kingdom and hold a valid work or study permit where applicable.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive environment focused on belonging and accessibility.
• Regular collaboration with regional management, Compliance partners, internal control teams, and functional groups.
• Regular employment with a 35-hour work week.
• Training and development responsibilities for new and existing employees.