--- title: 'Senior Compliance Manager at Eqvilent' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-compliance-manager-eqvilent-remote-3h6p25c1wb0x' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-15' --- # Senior Compliance Manager at Eqvilent - **Company:** Eqvilent - **Location:** Remote - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2025-07-17 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/eqvilentjobs/jobs/4610841101 ## Job description The Senior Compliance Manager will lead critical compliance projects and initiatives within our compliance framework. This role requires deep expertise in financial markets regulations, strong project management skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. We’re looking for someone highly self-sufficient and accountable, someone who completes their work reliably, takes ownership, stays focused, and quickly picks up on context while maintaining a low operational footprint and minimal need for oversight. ## WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: Project Leadership and Delivery - Lead major compliance projects such as: - Implementation of new regulatory requirements across specific markets or asset classes - Compliance integration for new market access or trading venues - Regulatory remediation projects and control enhancements - Manage project timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations - Define project scope, deliverables, and success metrics - Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful project implementation Regulatory Compliance Management - Own compliance responsibilities for assigned areas which may include: - Specific geographic regions (e.g., APAC markets, European venues) - Regulatory domains (e.g., market conduct, transaction reporting) - Deep expertise in relevant regulations such as: - US: SEC Rule 15c3-5 (Market Access Rule), Reg NMS, Reg SHO, FINRA rules - Europe: MiFID II/MiFIR, MAR, EMIR - Asia: Jurisdiction-specific regulations in Singapore (MAS), Japan (HST), and other relevant markets Regulatory Reporting and Filings - Oversee all regulatory reporting requirements including: - Transaction reporting (CAT, TRACE, MiFID II transaction reporting) - Position reporting and large trades reporting - Regulatory capital calculations and reporting - Manage regulatory examinations and inquiries - Prepare and file required regulatory documents and notifications Stakeholder Management - Serve as compliance point of contact for assigned business areas or projects - Participate in regulatory examinations and inquiries related to your areas of responsibility - Present project updates and compliance metrics to stakeholders WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN YOU: Education and Certifications - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Economics, or related field (Master's or JD preferred) - Relevant professional certifications (e.g., Series 7, 24, 57, or international equivalents) - 7-10+ years of compliance experience in financial services, with at least 3 years in electronic or algorithmic trading ## Skills and Competencies - Proven ability to interpret complex regulations and apply them to HFT operations - Strong project management skills with experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives - Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities - Outstanding written and verbal communication skills - Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment - Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously - Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills ## NICE-TO-HAVE: - Previous experience at a proprietary trading firm or HFT-focused organization - An understanding of trading strategies and their regulatory implications - Experience with regulatory bodies and participating in industry groups or forums - Experience with regulatory reporting and compliance tools specific to the trading industry - Demonstrated leadership in regulatory change projects WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM? - Great challenges with fast feedback loops - A welcoming group of highly qualified international professionals - Cutting-edge hardware and technology - Work remotely from anywhere in the world - Access any of our global offices anytime - Flexible schedule - 40 paid days off - Competitive salary ## About Eqvilent ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Eqvilent is a global quantitative trading firm that uses machine learning, deep learning, and FPGA technology to provide liquidity across financial markets. - **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped, investor-free) - **Headquarters**: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - **Founded**: 2020 - **Founders**: Stanislav Semenov (Founder & CEO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Quantitative trading / High-frequency trading (HFT) - **Target customers**: Financial exchanges, institutional counterparties, and market participants (B2B) - **Mission/Purpose**: “Provide liquidity on financial markets with cutting-edge technologies” (inferred from website) ## Products & Services - **Algorithmic Liquidity Provision**: Eqvilent operates as a market maker across equities, derivatives, and currencies, using proprietary algorithms to execute over 10 million trades daily. - **High-Performance Computing Infrastructure**: The firm runs 2,000+ GPUs, 31,000+ CPU cores, 1.5 PB+ system RAM, and 75 PB+ storage, with a total power capacity of up to 4.5 MW. - **Trading Technology Stack**: Deep learning, FPGA-based acceleration, signal processing, and MLOps pipelines. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: 10 million+ trades per day; 200+ professionals worldwide (as of late 2025) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors (investor-free). Key infrastructure partners in India include Tata Communications, Bharti Airtel, and Comtel. - **Growth Signals**: - Received SEBI registration in India (July 2025) to operate as a stock broker in equities, derivatives, and currency markets. - Authorised by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MiFID II licence) in July 2025, expanding into the European market. - Opened offices in London, Lisbon, Malta, Mumbai, Hong Kong, and Dubai. - Continues to hire aggressively across quantitative research, machine learning, engineering, and compliance roles. ## Competitive Advantages - **Talent density**: The team includes 10+ Kaggle Grandmasters and highly specialised quantitative researchers. - **Hardware edge**: Ownership of a massive GPU/CPU cluster (2,000+ GPUs, 31,000+ CPU cores) gives the firm a significant speed and compute advantage in strategy backtesting and execution. - **Regulatory breadth**: Licensed in multiple jurisdictions (Malta, Dubai DIFC, UK, India, Hong Kong) enabling global market access. - **Remote-first culture**: Entirely remote-friendly with optional offices, attracting top global talent without relocation barriers. ## Strategic Focus - **Geographic expansion**: Establishing local presence in high-growth markets such as India (via SEBI registration) and Europe (via MiFID II licence). - **Technology leadership**: Continued investment in deep learning, FPGA, and ultra-low-latency infrastructure. - **Talent acquisition**: Scaling the team across quantitative research, engineering, and compliance while maintaining high hiring bar. ## Why Work Here - **Remote-first**: “Work from anywhere, anytime” – fully remote-friendly policy. - **Culture**: No dress code (“suits strictly prohibited”), flexible hours, generous leave. - **Compensation**: Attractive packages including competitive salary, equity-like incentives? (not specified), and benefits. - **Equipment**: “SOTA Equipment” – latest tools and technology provided. - **Professional development**: Access to courses, workshops, and certifications; team of world-class researchers to learn from. - **Global offices**: Presence in Dubai, London, Lisbon, Malta, Mumbai, Hong Kong – option to work from any of these hubs. ## Sources 1. [Eqvilent – About Us](https://www.eqvilent.com/about) 2. [Eqvilent – Quantitative Trading](https://www.eqvilent.com/) 3. [Eqvilent – Careers](https://www.eqvilent.com/careers) 4. [Eqvilent Jobs on Greenhouse](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/eqvilentjobs) 5. 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