Compliance Director
The Role
We are seeking to hire an exceptional Director, Central Compliance & Europe (“EU”) Regulatory Liaison, to join our London office. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer, this senior leader will manage a team of 3–4 compliance officers and hold responsibility for multiple Centers of Excellence (CoEs) within the firm's Central Compliance organization, spanning Financial Crime, Policy Management, and Core Compliance.
In addition to leading these global CoEs, the role serves as the firm's senior point of contact for EU regulatory matters in each jurisdiction where Schonfeld is licensed or authorized. The position requires a strong combination of technical compliance expertise, operational and process discipline, and the proactive use of AI and technology to drive efficiency across the function.
What you'll do
- Lead the firm's UK and larger EU Regulatory Liaison function, overseeing in-country Compliance Officers who act as SMEs and points of contact for local regulators, manage the local regulatory change agenda, and scope local requirements into the CoEs; sign off on local filings and registrations and engage in the expansion efforts of offices across Europe.
- Provide overall management, supervision, and strategic vision for mul
