Regulatory Liaison Officer - Ireland - Hudson River Trading

Description

Hudson River Trading is seeking a bright and motivated Regulatory Liaison Officer (RLO). The RLO must be knowledgeable of European regulations (such as MiFID and MiFIR IFR/IFD) and associated guidelines, specifically expectations of the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI). This role is suitable for a proactive individual that is not only independent, but a strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Review HRTEU policies and procedures across all departments to ensure a consistent voice and a uniform and standard format
• Work with the Risk, Compliance, Finance, Legal, Trade Operations and HR departments to identify regulatory and statutory gaps in existing policies and procedures
• Identify any additional documentation required, and work with stakeholders to close identified gaps
• Coordinate and manage ad hoc regulatory projects such as SREP and RMPs
• Project Management - ensure that HRTEU is fully prepared to comply with the new requirements that will be imposed on it by new regulations such as DORA, EMIR(recast) and MiCAR
• Coordinate interdepartmental and inter-entity regulatory engagement
• Prepare departments and individuals for SREP workshops
• Educate HRTEU managers and individual contributors on industry and regulatory expectations
• Stay informed on intelligence regarding developing areas of interest for the CBI and ESMA, as well as international regulatory agendas
• Consult with all business lines on developing corrective action plans around regulatory objectives and effectively managing regulatory change
• Advise HRTEU on how current and proposed business activities will be affected by shifts in the regulatory landscape

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• 5+ years regulatory compliance experience
• Familiarity with European regulations and associated regulatory guidelines, specifically CBI expectations
• Experience in the creation, development, and implementation of policies and procedures for new initiatives
• Ability to efficiently and effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently, with judgment to involve management when required
• Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects
• Skilled in organization and attentive to detail
• Comfortable working in a technical environment