Head of Trading Compliance

Compliance Manager/Head of Trading Compliance Stamford, CTCititec are partnered with a growing US commodities trading firm who are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Compliance Manager to lead and evolve their compliance framework across U.S. power and gas markets. This is a highly visible, front-office-facing role where you’ll take the lead on shaping, running, and evolving our client’s compliance framework across US power and gas markets, as the lead of compliance across the trade floor. Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure all trading activities comply with applicable U.S. regulations, including CFTC, FERC, and EIA requirements, as well as ISO rules and internal policiesPrepare and submit regulatory filings, including hedge exemptions, CFTC Form 40, and FERC Form 552Develop and deliver compliance training programs to ensure ongoing awareness of regulatory changes and internal standardsAdvise trading teams on exchange rules, position limits, hedge exemptions, and related compliance mattersMonitor trading activity and communications, continuously enhancing surveillance methodologiesSupport responses to regulatory inquiries, investigations, and audits related to U.S. trading activitiesCollaborate cross-functionally to strengthen compliance frameworks, controls, and processesLead the annual market conduct risk assessment to identify and prioritize key compliance risksSkills & Experience10–15 years of compliance experience within trading environmentsProven experience working with algorithmic or systematic trading operationsStrong background in both financial and physical energy commodities marketsDeep understanding of risk and compliance within energy tradingExtensive knowledge of U.S. regulatory frameworks and reporting requirementsFamiliarity with exchange rules, particularly ICE US, CME, and NodalSolid understanding of U.S. power markets, ISOs (including ERCOT), and Financial Transmission RightsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field