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000194 - Compliance Advisory Officer

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:37:26 Z

Contract type : Full Time
Vacancy details :
This is a key role within a small, agile team that supports the business in managing regulatory compliance risks and ensuring a strong control framework is in place. The Compliance Advisory team are part of the firm’s second line of defence within the Compliance function whose objectives are: 1) advising the front office on their regulatory obligations so that they can execute the business strategy and activities in accordance with the applicable regulatory framework covering Equities, Fixed Income, Convertible Bonds and Capital Markets; 2) providing challenge in relation to business activities and individual conduct; and 3) undertake and/or support compliance reviews, risk assessments and investigations, in conjunction with the Compliance Monitoring and Surveillance and Control Room teams. Compliance Advisory are key to supporting the Head of Compliance and the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer (CRCO) as an SMF 16 in ensuring that the compliance framework is fit for purpose, proportionate and aligned to DCME's strategy. · Provide timely and accurate compliance and regulatory advice to DCME Front Office covering Equities, Fixed Income, Convertible Bonds and Capital Markets, and Support Functions to support the firm's strategic objectives. · Provide Compliance advisory support to the Compliance Advisory Team Lead, Head of Compliance and/or the wider DCME Compliance team and other 2LOD /3LOD support functions as required. · Ensure that regulatory and compliance considerations are appropriately assessed and implemented for any new / changes to business activity. · Keep abreast of current and upcoming regulatory developments and interpret and implement regulatory change. · Contribute to regulatory horizon scanning, lessons- learned and read-across exercises and prepare briefing notes and gap analysis for senior stakeholders. · Develop, maintain and adapt appropriate regulatory compliance management frameworks which are aligned to the DCME’s risk profile. · Develop and maintain Compliance policies and procedures, ensuring that any changes are communicated to stakeholders and accompanied by appropriate training where required. · Perform regulatory deep dives/compliance risk assessments to support the delivery of the Compliance Plan. · Support internal and/or external audits and responses to regulatory information requests and regulatory visits/examinations. · Undertake and/or support compliance investigations, in conjunction with the Compliance Monitoring & Surveillance team and Control Room. · Develop and foster strong working relationships with the front office and other key stakeholders in support functions and across the firm. · Produce and deliver compliance (including Conduct risk) training.

· 10 years + Compliance experience (minimum of 5 years Compliance Advisory) within investment banking. · Strong understanding of Equities, Fixed Income, Convertible Bonds and Capital Markets, including related regulatory requirements. · Strong knowledge of FCA regulatory framework including UK MiFID, COBS and MAR. · Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements. · Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies and internal control frameworks. · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the capability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels within and outside the organization. · Pragmatic and collaborative in your approach, you will relish being part of a small, open, and communicative team whilst taking ownership of and managing your own work, and that of your team, to a high standard. · An innovative self-starter who is comfortable working independently, prioritising multiple demands, and contributing to team-wide initiatives. · University Degree or equivalent · CISI related certificate/ qualifications desirable but not mandatory
Advertised Location : EC4N 7AX

000192 - Engineering Team Lead

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:27:17 Z

Contract type : Full Time
Vacancy details :
The Engineering Team is part of the Infrastructure Engineering Section within the Infrastructure Department of the Technology Division, and it provides senior‑level engineering support to the rest of the firm. Working with other Teams (DevOps/DBA’s, Cyber Security, Applications, and Networks) to support and deliver fit-for-purpose solutions, aligned to Business/Technology strategy The Engineering Team Lead will play an active role in supporting and guiding the IT infrastructure engineering team, working directly alongside engineers to design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable systems that underpin the organisation’s operations. This is a hands‑on technical leadership position, combining technical delivery with team coordination. The successful candidate will work closely with a mixed team of project engineers (Windows, Linux, Comms, Desktop), helping shape solutions, assisting with complex technical tasks, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with the organisation’s strategic objectives. · Work alongside infrastructure engineers on day‑to‑day technical tasks and projects, providing hands‑on support while helping to remove blockers and ensure smooth delivery across the team. · Act as a buffer for incoming work, triaging and prioritising requests, assigning tasks effectively, and helping balance workload to maintain team focus and protect engineering time. · Support, mentor, and guide team members, encouraging collaboration, sharing of knowledge, and continuous improvement through practical coaching and technical oversight. · Conduct regular check‑ins and performance reviews, offering constructive feedback, identifying skill gaps, and working with engineers on tailored development pathways. · Oversee and maintain all contracts and licenses (approx. 70), including renewals, cost optimisation, co‑terming for efficiency, and regular vendor relationship management. Ensure full understanding of contract value, cost, and benefit to the firm. · Manage all datacentre operations, including hardware lifecycle, goods in/out processes, access requests, and intelligent hands support. · Own the lifecycle management of operating systems and infrastructure‑managed applications, ensuring continual evaluation and deployment of vendor security patches, bug fixes, and communication of end‑of‑life milestones to stakeholders. · Identify and remediate areas of technical obsolescence, ensuring proactive planning and execution of modernisation activities. · Spot recurring issues and drive fix‑at‑source solutions, reducing operational noise and improving platform reliability. · Maintain strong, collaborative stakeholder relationships, acting as a trusted partner and ensuring clear, consistent communication. · Champion a DevOps mindset, promoting agile delivery practices, shared ownership, and effective collaboration with peer tec

· 7+ years of previous experience in IT infrastructure roles including operating systems (Windows, Linux, VMWare ESXi). · At least 2 years in a technical team leadership position. · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. · Strong problem-solving, incident management, and decision-making abilities. · Proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. · Strong knowledge of server, network, storage, and virtualization technologies. · Understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code (IaC). · Experience understanding the benefits of scripting, automation & configuration management tools – SCCM, PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, Git. · Proficiency in the benefits of monitoring tools (e.g. SolarWinds and PagerDuty). · Exposure to additional areas of infrastructure with skills in at least 2 other domains (Citrix/SAN/Active Directory/EntraID/MS365/AWS/Cisco Unified Comms). · Experience in managing technical support staff & influencing/driving new ways of working & behaviour. · Experience in similar fast paced environment. · Customer focused with a genuine desire to “do more”. · Self-motivated and not afraid to challenge ideas or processes – Speak up. · Experience with delivering/supporting cyber security solutions. · Good understanding of current (and legacy) HW standards, as well as experience in understanding workloads for migration to the cloud. · Any management or project management qualifications, alongside technical qualifications, including Microsoft, Linux, VMware, Citrix, or Cloud accreditation would be beneficial.
Advertised Location : EC4N 7AX

000191 - Corporate Access Associate

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:18:51 Z

Contract type : Full Time
Vacancy details :
To provide Investor Relations (IR) and Corporate Access services to Daiwa's corporate and institutional clients, combining client-facing responsibilities with bilingual operational support to deliver successful engagement between listed companies and investors. Organizing Investor–Company Engagements: Event Planning & Execution - Arrange Non-deal Roadshows (NDRs), Virtual & In-person Meetings, Investor Conferences & Seminars, Logistic arrange support for IR activities Relationship Management: Bridging Cultural & Communication Gaps - Help Japanese companies expand visibility with European institution investors. Arrange Professional interpreters, Pre-meeting briefing notes, Post-meeting feedback summaries Collaboration: Work closely with - Sales team to help and support Japanese corporates identify and meet high-potential investors, Global Corporate Access team & Investment banking coverage teams to build relationship with the companies Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and manage Regulatory risks, ensuring adherence to Regulatory requirements and the firm’s own risk framework.

Native or professional business-level fluency in both Japanese and English (written and spoken). 3-5+ years of professional experience in finance, corporate access, investor relations, operations, or project coordination. Strong understanding of Japanese business culture and corporate protocol. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; experience with Salesforce, Oracle, and other CRM or business systems is desirable. Excellent organisational, time management, and multitasking skills. Resilient and able to work effectively under pressure while managing competing priorities and tight deadlines. Strong numerical and analytical skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent relationship management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Proactive, adaptable, and client-focused with a collaborative approach to work. Full, unrestricted right to live and work in the United Kingdom. Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification and/or relevant professional experience.
Advertised Location : EC4N 7AX

000190 - Senior Cyber Security Architect

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:49:59 Z

Contract type : Full Time
Vacancy details :
Responsible for Security Architecture and Engineering within DCME. This is a hands-on, technology heavy role where you can demonstrate your technical knowledge whilst working to reduce the attack surface of DCME.

· Security Architecture o Creation of cyber security standards, patterns and designs o Involvement in Architecture Review Boards (ARB) to represent Cyber · Security Engineering (project support) o Project involvement across the organization, particularly in Cloud security o Hands on engineering will be required · Partner with internal development teams to establish secure coding practices. · Support Tech/Cyber Risk function in challenging requests, opinions and decisions · Support Tech PMO in delivering projects securely and pragmatically · Mentoring of technical members of the cyber team · Supporting the Security Operations team with technical direction setting · Work with technology teams to drive remediation. · Support the SOC to develop detective capabilities. · Provide clear MI and metrics to leadership. · Integrate with existing risk management processes. · Providing coverage for the Security Operations Centre (SOC) during periods of absence · Pragmatic mindset and real-world technical experience, someone that has lived and breathed the problems all organizations face – not text-book thinking. · Problem solver that is able to come up with pragmatic solutions and approaches when faced with challenges, business enabler. · Real world AWS experience essential, building and securing · Strong identity (IAM) experience desirable · Good presentation skills - e.g. Represent DCME in a global context, present technical ideas and projects to wider Daiwa community · Experience in Finance and FCA regulated organizations/settings desirable · Experience mentoring junior technical team members Qualifications · Degree/Diploma/certifications and/or relevant working experience · TOGAF or similar desirable Security+, CCSP, CEH, GCIH, GMON, CASP or CISSP
Advertised Location : EC4N 7AX

000188 - Financial Crime Analyst

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:57:50 Z

Contract type : Full Time
Vacancy details :
This is a unique opportunity for a proactive and experienced Analyst to join our Financial Crime Compliance Team. This is a crucial role in supporting the business in managing financial crime risks and ensuring a strong control framework is in place. The role holder will have direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-making and broad exposure across the full spectrum of financial crime risk. Support the 2LOD oversight of financial crime risks (AML, sanctions, fraud, ABC, CTF, tax evasion) across the firm; Provide timely and accurate advice to the business and support functions on a range of financial crime topics; Assist in the development, maintenance and periodic review of financial crime policies and procedures; Ensure documentation remains aligned with UK regulatory requirements (e.g. MLRs, sanctions regulations, FCA expectations); Conduct independent quality assurance (QA) reviews of OGS alerts and CDD/KYC files; Support financial crime risk assessments; Build effective working relationships across the 1LOD and 2LOD; Support thematic reviews and regulatory-driven initiatives; Support regulatory deliverables, reviews and internal/external audits; Assist with the implementation of regulatory changes and internal projects impacting financial crime compliance; Contribute to the continuous improvement of the firm's FCC framework.

Proven experience in financial crime compliance within a financial institution; Strong knowledge of relevant UK and global regulations, including AML, sanctions and KYC requirements; Analytical mindset and attention to detail; Ability to work independently in a small, high-performing team; Clear written and verbal communication skills suitable for senior stakeholders; Strong sense of ownership and accountability; Pragmatic and commercially aware; Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. University Degree or equivalent; Relevant qualifications (e.g. ICA, ACAMS) or working towards one.
Advertised Location : EC4N 7AX