Compliance Officer – OTF – Madrid

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Compliance Officer to support the launch and oversight of a newly established Organised Trading Facility (OTF) in Spain. This is a full-time position based in Spain, reporting to the Group Head of Compliance. The successful candidate will hold or be eligible to obtain any required regulatory approvals or registrations with the CNMV (Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores) and play a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance across the OTF and broader business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Advisory

• Act as the registered compliance officer or authorised person with the CNMV for the Spanish OTF, maintaining all necessary approvals and filings.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the CNMV and other local regulators, responding to enquiries and coordinating inspections.
• Oversee compliance with Spanish, EU (MiFID II, EMIR), and relevant international trading venue regulations.
• Advise business stakeholders on regulatory risks and compliance obligations relating to venue operations, trading conduct, and transparency.
• Support regulatory reporting obligations, including transaction and position reporting, both locally and to Group Compliance.
• Contribute to regulatory change assessments and implementation across the Spanish OTF.

Financial Crime & Onboarding

Policy, Monitoring & Governance

Training & Culture

Requirements