Head of Trading Controls

Job Title: Head of Trading ControlsLocation: London, Birmingham or EdinburghHours: Full timeWorking Pattern: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of your time, at our above offices. About This Opportunity:Are you ready to lead the future of risk management for a growing Markets business with big global ambitions? Our Corporate and Institutional Bank sits at the heart of this ambition, supporting our clients with their financial needs - and we're on an exciting growth trajectory. Our Markets business sits within CIB and is a critical part of our value offering, leading complex trading activities that support our clients with their day-to-day risk management needs. As Head of Trading Controls, you'll be the guardian of integrity and resilience, ensuring every trade meets the highest standards of governance and risk management. This is your chance to influence how we protect our business and innovate for tomorrow. You'll lead an experienced team, collaborate with senior stakeholders and our regulators, and harness innovative technology to design controls that keep us ahead of regulatory expectations and industry protocol. What you'll be doing:Shape the Framework: Design and maintain a robust trading controls framework across pre-trade, trade and post-trade activities - ensuring controls are aligned with regulatory expectations and internal risk appetiteStay Ahead of Risk: Be responsible for daily monitoring of trading activity, investigate anomalies, breaches or control failures and ensure swift resolutionSet the Standards: Build and maintain policies on trade approvals, position limits and blocking issue protocols and ensure these are governed appropriately.Drive Innovation: Partner with Technology and Data teams to improve automated controls and surveillance, bringing to bear analytics and machine learningEngage and Influence: Provide clear updates to senior management and regulators while collaborating with Front Office, Risk, Compliance and AuditLead with Impact: Build and encourage a high-performing team, promoting a culture of proactive risk management and continuous improvement Why Lloyds Banking Group:Like the modern Britain we serve, we're evolving. Investing billions in our people, data, and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We're growing with purpose. Join us on our journey and you will too. What you'll need:Substantial experience in trading environments, strong leadership and regulatory awareness.Extensive expertise in trading controls, risk management or front office supervision within a financial institutionStrong understanding of trading processes, instruments and risks across multiple asset classesFamiliarity with frameworks such as MiFID II, MAR, EMIR and Dodd-FrankAbility to develop effective controls and handle incidents with confidenceProficiency in data analysis and experience with trading platforms and control systemsExceptional communication and collaborator leadership skills with a track record of leading teams About working for us:Our ambition is to be the top tier UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities, and we're committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative. We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns. And, as a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long-term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need. We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:A generous pension contribution of up to 15%An annual performance-related bonusShare schemes including free sharesBenefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping28 days' holiday, with bank holidays on topA range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow and thrive? Apply today and find out more.