Compliance SME (h/f)

emagine is a high-end professional services consultancy and solutions firm specializing in providing business and technology services to the financial services sector. We foster a culture of openness, integrity, and collaboration, aiming to deliver optimal services for our clients and create a positive and equitable working environment.

We are seeking a highly experienced compliance professional to join our Compliance Advisory team with a primary focus on Equity Position Reporting. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the firm meets its regulatory obligations under UK, EU, and US reporting regimes, including but not limited to the Transparency Directive, Short Selling Regulation (SSR), and SEC 13f-1/13f-2.

The successful candidate will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing proactive advisory support, oversight, and challenge on regulatory reporting matters and participating in key remediation initiatives.

• Serve as the SME for equity position and short selling reporting across multiple jurisdictions (UK, EU, US/CAN).

• Provide advisory support and challenge to the business and project teams on regulatory interpretation and implementation.

• Manage and support the end-to-end regulatory reporting processes for:

  • Equity Positions (Transparency Directive, 13f-1, 13f-2)

  • Short Selling (SSR)

  • US/CAN Trade Reporting (CFTC, SEC, CSA)

• Partner with the Front Office, operations, and technology to ensure regulatory requirements are understood and Embedded in processes.

• Drive and support remediation and change projects relating to historical and ongoing reporting obligations.

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, to address queries and ensure timely and accurate reporting.

• Assist in the drafting and review of policies and procedures related to regulatory reporting and control frameworks.

• Support broader Compliance Advisory functions including US Swap Dealer requirements and reporting oversight as needed.

• Proven experience in a compliance advisory or regulatory reporting role within a global financial institution.

• Strong expertise in equity position reporting, short selling regulations, and associated reporting regimes (13f-1/13f-2, SSR, Transparency Directive).

• In-depth understanding of global regulatory frameworks including CFTC, SEC, and CSA obligations.

• Demonstrated experience managing complex regulatory projects and delivering to tight deadlines.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to engage and influence senior leadership.

• Experience drafting and implementing regulatory policies, procedures, and control enhancements.

• Ability to operate independently and work collaboratively across Compliance, Legal, Operations, and Technology.