Location
London Office

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
The Regulatory Compliance Senior Associate is a key member of the Regulatory Advisory team, serving as the primary communication channel between our businesses and regulators. This role involves handling applications related to new product initiatives, managing review and information requests from regulators, and acting as the first point of contact for advice on interpreting current or forthcoming regulations. Reporting to the Senior Regulatory Advisor, you will support the team with business initiatives, regulatory requests, tracker management, and information oversight. The role supports multiple business lines including SwapClear, Listed Rates, ForexClear, EquityClear, RepoClear, and CaLM.

The Compliance department at LCH Ltd is structured into Regulatory Advisors and Core Compliance teams, led by the Chief Compliance Officer who reports to the CEO of LCH Ltd, with a functional reporting line to the Group Chief Compliance Officer. The department ensures that the business operates within the regulatory framework, manages relationships with regulators, oversees reporting requirements, manages licence and product applications, and conducts compliance assurance reviews. The vision is to maintain alignment with best regulatory practices through motivated staff, strong regulator relationships, robust monitoring, and continuous process innovation.

Key responsibilities include coordinating regulatory exams and submissions, obtaining approvals for business initiatives, supporting the development and implementation of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) systems, providing compliance advice and guidance, reviewing regulations and consultations, extending compliance monitoring frameworks (including EMIR), drafting minutes from regulatory meetings, maintaining management information trackers, and supporting projects within the Markets compliance division. Additionally, you will assist the Core Compliance team with policy assessments and execution of key compliance controls.

Experience
Experience in compliance, legal, audit, or post-trade operational environments is desirable. Understanding of regulatory issues impacting market infrastructure or wholesale financial services is advantageous. Knowledge of regulations relating to Central Counterparty Clearing is a plus.

About you
Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail. Sound organisational and time management abilities. Ability to work effectively with colleagues and clients at all levels. Capable of applying a risk-based approach to issues, thinking critically, and asking challenging questions.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are stated; however, relevant experience and a proactive approach to regulatory compliance are essential.