Job Description

Compliance - Regulatory Obligation Management Compliance Officer
Location
London
Business Area
Legal, Compliance, and Risk
Ref #
10046745

Description & Requirements

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Bloomberg's Legal & Compliance Department plays a critical role in supporting our businesses and operations around the world. We move quickly and thoughtfully to help address a variety of complex issues that come with being the world's leading financial news and information company. Our team is made up of talented and hardworking legal and compliance professionals who think creatively and work collaboratively in an open environment to deliver results, drive innovation, and solve difficult problems. We are committed to a workplace where all of our employees can thrive regardless of background, and where everyone feels empowered to make an impact. We also recognize the importance of giving back to our communities as evidenced by our award-winning pro bono program!


The Global Compliance team provides coverage of Bloomberg's regulated entities and products, including support for Bloomberg's non-regulated products and services. We work to address regulatory issues, ensure compliance with current/developing rules and regulations, and correspond with regulators. We are currently looking for an experienced person to work with our Global Compliance Practices team.

What's the Role?

As part of our Global Compliance Practices team, you will work with Compliance colleagues, as well as key Legal, Risk, and Business partners, in delivering a Compliance Risk Management Program (Program) and contributing to key regulatory initiatives.
This role involves supporting the Obligations Management framework (regulatory change management and regulatory mapping pillars), contributing to enterprise-wide compliance initiatives, and supporting broader strategic regulatory programs. You'll help ensure that we are forward-looking in our understanding of regulatory developments and rigorous in linking those obligations to our risk and control environment.

We'll Trust You To:

Support the global Regulatory Change Management pillar by assisting with the monitoring and tracking process, and helping to maintain protocols for identifying and documenting regulatory changes Support specific regulatory projects/programs, for example change management efforts to comply with new regulations or regulatory-related control enhancements Conduct the mapping of applicable regulatory obligations to risks, controls and policy documents for all the regulated entities in EMEA, and its subsequent maintenance

Regulatory Change Management Program

+ Lead the Regulatory Change Management process, including horizon scanning, impact assessments, stakeholder coordination, and implementation tracking for new and evolving laws, regulations, and guidance. + Enhance and maintain protocols and tools for capturing and monitoring regulatory changes, including trigger events and implementation milestones.
+ Collaborate with Legal and Compliance SMEs to interpret new requirements and support risk-based implementation planning.
+ Track remediation of regulatory change-related issues and report on progress to senior management and governance forums.
+ Monitor emerging regulatory risks and evaluate their potential impact on business activities, escalating issues where required.

Regulatory Mapping Program

+ Execute end-to end regulatory obligation mapping across multiple businesses, regions, and regulatory topics, ensuring obligations are appropriately linked to risks, controls, policies, and procedures. + Collaborate with business and control owners to ensure alignment of mapped obligations with actual practices, identifying any gaps or control weaknesses.
+ Own the maintenance and governance of the regulatory mapping inventory, including periodic reviews and updates to reflect business, regulatory, or operational changes.
Support audit and regulatory examinations by providing documentation and insight into the obligation mapping process.
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You'll Need To Have:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in Compliance, Legal, Risk, Internal Audit, or related functions, with demonstrated experience in regulatory or control frameworks. Hands-on experience in regulatory mapping or regulatory change, preferably in a global financial services or trading environment. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex regulatory content into clear, actionable insights. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders, and manage competing priorities. Demonstrated ownership mindset, accountability, and ability to deliver high-quality work under time pressure. Strong analytical skills and structured problem-solving capabilities. Strong team player skills in order to guide organizational change and collaborate with key partners across various levels. Please note we use years of experience as a guide but we certainly will consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary for the role.

We'd Love To See:

Knowledge of the trade lifecycle, financial instruments, and market infrastructure. Passion for risk and compliance, with a desire to build scalable and sustainable regulatory programs.

Does This Sound Like You?

Apply if you think we're a match. We'll be in touch to let you know what next steps are.