Senior Compliance Adviser – trading, hedge fund

Company: Avenell Search Ltd
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Location: London
Job Description:

I am working with a highly regarded hedge fund seeking a sharp and commercially minded Trading Compliance Advisor to partner directly with the trading and portfolio management teams.

This is a high-impact advisory role, not a box-ticking function. You will be embedded within the business, providing real-time guidance on trading activity, regulatory obligations, and market conduct across a broad range of asset classes.

Coverage

  • Advise traders and PMs on FCA, MAR, MiFID II, and EMIR obligations in real time
  • Monitor trading activity and flag potential market abuse, front-running, or conduct concerns
  • Design and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and training for trading staff
  • Liaise with regulators, prime brokers, and counterparties on compliance matters
  • Support new product launches and strategy approvals from a regulatory perspective
  • Manage trade reporting obligations and ensure accurate regulatory submissions

What we’re looking for

  • 7+ years in a trading compliance or regulatory role, ideally within a hedge fund, asset manager, or investment bank
  • Strong working knowledge of FCA rules and relevant EU/UK market regulation
  • Experience across equities, derivatives, fixed income, or multi-asset environments
  • Ability to build trusted relationships with traders, credible, pragmatic, and solutions-focused

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Posted: June 6th, 2026