Global Head of Compliance
Zeal Group is an award-winning FinTech organisation offering a variety of products. Established in 2017, we have rapidly expanded to a team of over 700 employees globally
With our headquarters in London and offices around Europe, Asia, North & South Africa, Middle East, and South America, we take pride in our Technology hub located in Cyprus
At Zeal, we are dedicated to fostering a product-centric and people-oriented culture, driven by our passion for growth, technological innovation, and collaboration .
Your responsibilities
* Develop the compliance function and lead the company's regulatory strategy ensuring its alignment to the product roadmap
* Establish and embed an effective risk management framework and monitor compliance with our regulatory obligations
* Develop, manage and implement policies and procedures for regulatory compliance
* Act as a strategic advisor to our Executive and Senior Management for growth and expansion
* Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and reporting obligations and advise the business across all regulatory and compliance matters
* Ensure our products are developed with a complete understanding of the regulatory implications and the company systems and processes meet the relevant quality and regulatory standards
* Monitor new legislation, guidance, consultations and cases that impact financial regulation
* Perform compliance checks and report on risk and compliance of our internal business processes, to provide assurance to clients; and ensure our key suppliers are complying with agreed standards and contract terms
* Promote a sustainable culture of risk awareness in the business that is consistent with Globacap's core values
* Collaborate with external and internal auditors and HR when required.
* Provide an advisory service to employees on regulatory requirements and hoe to most-effectively achieve compliance with these.
* Communicate with and influence senior management, especially via relevant governance forums, on both matters arising and strategic decisions which have regulatory relevance.
* Communicate with industry peers to identify latest themes and issues and best market practices.
* Any other ad hoc duties that may be required from time to time.
What does the ideal candidate look like:
* Highly experienced within compliance roles in the financial services sector
* Able to work collaboratively as well as independently.
* Upholds the firm's legal, regulatory, ethical standards and reputation.
* Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high accuracy and quality standards.
* Ability to demonstrate integrity in all tasks and functions performed.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and written.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Able to prioritise and re-prioritise in a fast moving and constantly changing environment.
Requirements:
* Educated to University degree level, preferably in law, accounting, business, finance or related discipline or equivalent.
* Highly experienced Compliance generalist in the Financial Services sector
* Experienced in CFD, spread betting, derivative products, required.
* Strong working knowledge of internation AML rules, securities trading, payments regulations and understanding of financial markets.
* Knowledge of market dynamics, liquidity and trading practices
* Well-developed understanding of multiple assets and instruments
* Strong understanding of Audit process
* Understanding of client money segregation rules
* Understanding of capital adequacy rules