Senior Compliance Officer - Sales & Trading (m/w/d)

• Advise business teams on compliance with German and EU financial services regulations, including WpHG, MiFID II and MAR.
• Provide legal and regulatory guidance on new business initiatives, products and regulatory developments.
• Draft, review and maintain compliance policies, procedures and control frameworks.
• Conduct compliance monitoring activities and support regulatory inspections and audits.
• Participate in compliance risk assessments, identifying and mitigating regulatory and operational risks.
• Deliver regulatory training and practical guidance to front office, operations and support functions.
• Support reporting to senior management on compliance, regulatory and conduct matters.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience within Compliance, Legal & Compliance, Regulatory Advisory, or a related control function within a financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of German and European financial services regulation, including WpHG, MiFID II and MAR.
• Legal background preferred, including qualified lawyers, Wirtschaftsjuristen, or candidates with a degree in law and relevant regulatory/compliance experience.
• Experience advising stakeholders on regulatory requirements and translating regulations into practical business solutions.
• Understanding of capital markets, trading, investment banking, securities services, or related financial markets activities.
• Fluent German and English language skills.
• Excellent communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills.