IT Compliance Manager

Eqvilent is seeking a dedicated IT Compliance Manager to evaluate our technological infrastructure and ensure full adherence to financial market regulations and data protection standards. In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining high-performance levels within our quantitative trading environment by proactively identifying and addressing complex compliance issues.

Key responsibilities

• Lead major compliance projects, including ICT implementation reviews and the integration of new regulatory requirements across global markets.
• Oversee technology changes from a compliance perspective, ensuring all system developments align with regulatory technical standards such as MiFID II.
• Collaborate closely with technology teams to embed robust compliance controls directly into system architecture and the development lifecycle.
• Act as a primary compliance liaison, managing regulatory inquiries and presenting compliance metrics to key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, supported by professional certifications like CISA, CRISC, or ISO/IEC 27001.
• Strong background in ICT governance, control frameworks, and technology audit processes within electronic trading environments.
• Proven ability to interpret complex global regulations and apply them effectively to high-frequency trading operations.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage multiple priorities independently.

What we offer

• The opportunity to tackle significant professional challenges with fast feedback loops in a high-performance environment.
• Collaboration with a welcoming group of highly qualified international professionals.
• A fully remote work model that allows you to work from anywhere in the world.
• A flexible schedule and 40 days of paid time off to ensure a healthy work-life balance.