Assessing firms’ and trading venues’ market abuse surveillance systems and controls across cryptoasset and traditional markets
Delivering formal communications to internal and external stakeholders
Supporting the upskilling of colleagues across the Department through cryptoasset training, helping build readiness for the new regime.
Keeping SMO senior management apprised of all relevant developments, and advising where appropriate.
Requirements
Practical experience in UK financial markets, gained in a financial services firm, trading venue, financial services consultancy firm or regulator.
A demonstrable, working knowledge of the mechanics of traded markets, and market abuse typologies, gained through prior experience.
Understanding of the UK Market Abuse Regulation (UK MAR).
Understanding of the UK cryptoasset regime, specifically the proposed policy for Market Abuse Regime for Cryptoassets (MARC) and Admissions and Disclosures (A&D), as per CP25/41.
Experience of identifying and analysing key risks of harm from a range of information.
Strong analytical and communications skills.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex events clearly and succinctly.
Curiosity with an enthusiasm for learning and sharing knowledge.
Self-starter with proactive approach to acquiring skills and getting the job completed.
Demonstrable experience of compliance and surveillance of traded products.
Benefits
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary
Private healthcare with Bupa
Income protection
24/7 Employee Assistance
35 hours of paid volunteering annually
A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle