MiFID Specialist - Risk and Controls

MiFID / MiFIR Regulatory Specialist

Contract End Date: August 31, 2026
Daily Rate: £450 - £500 (inside IR35 via umbrella)

Hybrid working - 3 days in Belfast and 2 days remote working (non negotiable)

About the Role:
Our client is seeking a skilled MiFID / MiFIR Regulatory Specialist to work in their 1st Line of Defence Risk and Control team. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the 1st Line Regulation Lead in managing compliance with the UK and EU Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation and Directive (MiFID/R). We are looking for a proactive individual who exhibits ownership, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results.

In this role, you will coordinate with various internal stakeholders across multiple businesses and functions to ensure compliance with MiFID/R regulations in relevant jurisdictions. The oversight programme will encompass all business units, including Markets, Banking, Services, and Wealth Management.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate MiFID/R governance forums to ensure effective oversight and compliance.
• Collaborate with business units to assess control effectiveness and manage residual risks through the Risk and Control Self-Assessment process.
• Oversee issue management, ensuring timely remediation of identified issues.
• Develop, monitor, and report key performance and risk metrics related to MiFID/R.
• Manage the MiFID/R publications within the Citi Regulations inventory, ensuring accuracy and compliance timelines.
• Maintain a comprehensive reference control library for all UK/EU MiFID/R obligations.
• Support MiFID/R control enhancement projects and the implementation of new controls.
• Assist in the development and execution of MiFID training and communication programmes for front office and 1st Line of Defence staff.
• Provide guidance to EU countries on the control framework to promote overall UK and EU MiFID/R compliance health.
• Ensure timely escalation of issues to the Regulation Lead.
• Liaise with Compliance, Legal, Internal Audit, and other control functions to maintain an effective control framework.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Practical experience in Financial Services, with a background in consulting, business management, business risk, or advisory compliance.
• Strong understanding of EU/UK MIFIR/MIFID II or other major European or US regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in regulation implementation, change programmes, and delivering high-quality work products.
• Proficient in utilising technology to design and implement process improvements.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Creative and efficient in handling time-sensitive demands from various stakeholders.
• Effective communicator with the ability to clearly articulate issues and ideas to internal stakeholders.

If you are an experienced MiFID / MiFIR Regulatory Specialist looking to make a significant impact within a leading organisation, we invite you to apply. Join us in ensuring compliance excellence and driving regulatory best practises!

Application Process:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and motivation for applying. We look forward to hearing from you!

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