Compliance Officer at Leading Hedge Fund

Job description

OCR is working with an exciting hedge fund seeking an experienced compliance professional to develop and manage the UK compliance programme, while supporting broader trading compliance initiatives across the business. This is a high impact role with clear progression.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and enhance the UK compliance framework in line with FCA requirements
• Advise investment teams on trading regulations (e.g. Market abuse, insider trading, short selling) on a day to day basis
• Manage regulatory reporting, including transaction reporting and disclosures
• Lead trade surveillance and support the development of pre- and post-trade controls
• Maintain policies, registers, and regulatory horizon scanning processes
• Support new products, strategies, and regulatory interactions

Key Requirements:

• 8+ years’ compliance experience in a buy side environment, hedge fund preferred
• Strong knowledge of trading regulations, with a particular focus on equities
• Experience across regulatory reporting and trade surveillance

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing platform in a role that offers both breadth and long-term progression.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-05-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English