Cer Financial Ltd
Head of Compliance & MLRO (SMF16 / SMF17) Location London, United Kingdom Company Overview An FCA-regulated institutional financial services firm providing liquidity, execution, and market access solutions to professional and institutional clients globally. The firm operates within a dynamic regulatory environment and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance, financial crime prevention, and regulatory governance. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Compliance & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (SMF16/SMF17) to lead the firm's compliance and financial crime framework. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining an effective regulatory compliance programme, overseeing the firm's anti-money laundering and financial crime controls, and acting as the principal liaison with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and other relevant authorities. This is a senior leadership role requiring a strong understanding of FCA regulation, wholesale and institutional markets, financial crime risk management, and governance within regulated investment firms. Key Responsibilities SMF16 - Compliance Oversight Maintain and enhance the firm's compliance framework in accordance with FCA requirements. Provide independent oversight and challenge across all business activities. Advise senior management and the Board on regulatory developments and their impact on the business. Oversee the compliance monitoring programme and ensure timely remediation of findings. Ensure compliance with applicable FCA Handbook requirements, including Conduct Rules and Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR). Lead regulatory engagement and manage relationships with the FCA. Prepare and present compliance reports to senior management and the Board. Oversee regulatory change initiatives and implementation projects. Promote a strong culture of compliance throughout the organisation. SMF17 - Money Laundering Reporting Officer Act as the firm's nominated MLRO under applicable UK regulations. Maintain and continuously develop the firm's AML, CTF, sanctions, and financial crime framework. Conduct and oversee firm-wide financial crime risk assessments. Review and determine escalation of internal suspicious activity reports (SARs). Manage external reporting obligations, including submissions to the National Crime Agency where appropriate. Ensure effective customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and ongoing monitoring controls. Oversee transaction monitoring and sanctions screening arrangements. Deliver financial crime reporting to senior management and the Board. Maintain effective relationships with regulators, law enforcement agencies, and external auditors. Skills & Experience Essential Significant experience within a regulated financial services environment. Previous experience as SMF16, SMF17, MLRO, Deputy MLRO, Head of Compliance, or equivalent senior compliance position. Strong knowledge of FCA regulation and UK financial crime legislation. Experience within one or more of: Institutional FX Prime Brokerage CFD and derivatives markets Electronic trading Capital markets Investment firms Liquidity providers Proven experience engaging directly with the FCA and external stakeholders. Strong understanding of AML, sanctions, market abuse, and conduct risk frameworks. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to balance commercial objectives with regulatory requirements. Desirable Prior FCA-approved SMF16 and/or SMF17 status. Experience within a fast-growing institutional brokerage or trading environment. Knowledge of MiFID, market abuse surveillance, best execution, and wholesale conduct requirements. Relevant professional qualifications (ICA, CISI, ACAMS, or equivalent).
Head of Compliance & MLRO (SMF16 / SMF17) Location London, United Kingdom Company Overview An FCA-regulated institutional financial services firm providing liquidity, execution, and market access solutions to professional and institutional clients globally. The firm operates within a dynamic regulatory environment and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance, financial crime prevention, and regulatory governance. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Compliance & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (SMF16/SMF17) to lead the firm's compliance and financial crime framework. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining an effective regulatory compliance programme, overseeing the firm's anti-money laundering and financial crime controls, and acting as the principal liaison with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and other relevant authorities. This is a senior leadership role requiring a strong understanding of FCA regulation, wholesale and institutional markets, financial crime risk management, and governance within regulated investment firms. Key Responsibilities SMF16 - Compliance Oversight Maintain and enhance the firm's compliance framework in accordance with FCA requirements. Provide independent oversight and challenge across all business activities. Advise senior management and the Board on regulatory developments and their impact on the business. Oversee the compliance monitoring programme and ensure timely remediation of findings. Ensure compliance with applicable FCA Handbook requirements, including Conduct Rules and Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR). Lead regulatory engagement and manage relationships with the FCA. Prepare and present compliance reports to senior management and the Board. Oversee regulatory change initiatives and implementation projects. Promote a strong culture of compliance throughout the organisation. SMF17 - Money Laundering Reporting Officer Act as the firm's nominated MLRO under applicable UK regulations. Maintain and continuously develop the firm's AML, CTF, sanctions, and financial crime framework. Conduct and oversee firm-wide financial crime risk assessments. Review and determine escalation of internal suspicious activity reports (SARs). Manage external reporting obligations, including submissions to the National Crime Agency where appropriate. Ensure effective customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and ongoing monitoring controls. Oversee transaction monitoring and sanctions screening arrangements. Deliver financial crime reporting to senior management and the Board. Maintain effective relationships with regulators, law enforcement agencies, and external auditors. Skills & Experience Essential Significant experience within a regulated financial services environment. Previous experience as SMF16, SMF17, MLRO, Deputy MLRO, Head of Compliance, or equivalent senior compliance position. Strong knowledge of FCA regulation and UK financial crime legislation. Experience within one or more of: Institutional FX Prime Brokerage CFD and derivatives markets Electronic trading Capital markets Investment firms Liquidity providers Proven experience engaging directly with the FCA and external stakeholders. Strong understanding of AML, sanctions, market abuse, and conduct risk frameworks. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to balance commercial objectives with regulatory requirements. Desirable Prior FCA-approved SMF16 and/or SMF17 status. Experience within a fast-growing institutional brokerage or trading environment. Knowledge of MiFID, market abuse surveillance, best execution, and wholesale conduct requirements. Relevant professional qualifications (ICA, CISI, ACAMS, or equivalent).
Cer Financial Ltd
Copilot Engineer/Specialist City of London Hybrid (3/2 split) 6-months contract Up to £705 per day (via Umbrella) cer Financial are working alongside an international bank who are based in the City of London. They are seeking a Copilot Engineer/Specialist to work with them on a contract. The responsibilities of the Copilot Engineer/Specialist will have: Lead the technical implementation of Microsoft Copilot solutions across Microsoft 365 (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) and other platforms. Design and configure secure, scalable, and compliant Copilot deployments tailored to business needs. Collaborate with IT, security, and business stakeholders to ensure readiness for production rollout. Architect and implement integrations between Copilot and enterprise systems to enable contextual, intelligent experiences. Support development and management of custom Copilot extensions and agents using tools such as Microsoft Copilot Studio and Azure OpenAI. Ensure interoperability across the broader Microsoft ecosystem, including Power BI, Power Automate, and Security Copilot. Define and enforce governance standards for Copilot usage, data access, and prompt management. Work closely with security and compliance teams to ensure adherence to organisational and regulatory requirements. Monitor and manage permissions, data boundaries, and responsible AI practices. Own the lifecycle of Copilot solutions post-launch, including monitoring, optimisation, and support. Track adoption, performance, and user feedback to drive continuous improvement. Provide technical leadership and support for issue resolution and enhancements. Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for Copilot technologies, advising stakeholders on capabilities, limitations, and best practices. Support change management and user enablement efforts, including training, documentation, and onboarding. Stay current with Microsoft's Copilot roadmap and emerging AI capabilities to inform future strategy. The successful Copilot Engineer/Specialist will have: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field. Experience in Microsoft Copilot ecosystem, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, SharePoint Copilot, Teams Copilot, and Security Copilot. Experience with Microsoft Azure services, particularly Azure OpenAI, Azure AD, and integration services (e.g., Logic Apps, API Management). Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture, solution design, and system integration. Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert TOGAF or other architecture frameworks Expertise in Microsoft Graph API, Microsoft 365 compliance and security, and identity management. Experience with Copilot Studio and building custom Copilot agents or plugins. Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, OAuth, and integration patterns with enterprise systems (e.g., CRM, ERP, data lakes). Understanding of prompt engineering, grounding techniques, and responsible AI principles.
Copilot Engineer/Specialist City of London Hybrid (3/2 split) 6-months contract Up to £705 per day (via Umbrella) cer Financial are working alongside an international bank who are based in the City of London. They are seeking a Copilot Engineer/Specialist to work with them on a contract. The responsibilities of the Copilot Engineer/Specialist will have: Lead the technical implementation of Microsoft Copilot solutions across Microsoft 365 (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) and other platforms. Design and configure secure, scalable, and compliant Copilot deployments tailored to business needs. Collaborate with IT, security, and business stakeholders to ensure readiness for production rollout. Architect and implement integrations between Copilot and enterprise systems to enable contextual, intelligent experiences. Support development and management of custom Copilot extensions and agents using tools such as Microsoft Copilot Studio and Azure OpenAI. Ensure interoperability across the broader Microsoft ecosystem, including Power BI, Power Automate, and Security Copilot. Define and enforce governance standards for Copilot usage, data access, and prompt management. Work closely with security and compliance teams to ensure adherence to organisational and regulatory requirements. Monitor and manage permissions, data boundaries, and responsible AI practices. Own the lifecycle of Copilot solutions post-launch, including monitoring, optimisation, and support. Track adoption, performance, and user feedback to drive continuous improvement. Provide technical leadership and support for issue resolution and enhancements. Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for Copilot technologies, advising stakeholders on capabilities, limitations, and best practices. Support change management and user enablement efforts, including training, documentation, and onboarding. Stay current with Microsoft's Copilot roadmap and emerging AI capabilities to inform future strategy. The successful Copilot Engineer/Specialist will have: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field. Experience in Microsoft Copilot ecosystem, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, SharePoint Copilot, Teams Copilot, and Security Copilot. Experience with Microsoft Azure services, particularly Azure OpenAI, Azure AD, and integration services (e.g., Logic Apps, API Management). Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture, solution design, and system integration. Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert TOGAF or other architecture frameworks Expertise in Microsoft Graph API, Microsoft 365 compliance and security, and identity management. Experience with Copilot Studio and building custom Copilot agents or plugins. Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, OAuth, and integration patterns with enterprise systems (e.g., CRM, ERP, data lakes). Understanding of prompt engineering, grounding techniques, and responsible AI principles.
