Compliance Manager
Reporting to the Global Head of Compliance, you will implement an effective and consistent compliance programme across Argus Media.
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We have an excellent opportunity for a Compliance Manager to join Argus Media’s Compliance team and contribute to the company’s strategy by delivering compliance work that supports the provision of high‑quality data, products, and services with integrity.
Reporting to the Global Head of Compliance, you will implement an effective and consistent compliance programme across Argus Media. You will work closely with the business at all levels, including through the continuous review, monitoring, and auditing of editorial processes and procedures.
You will provide timely, pragmatic advice to the Editorial and Commercial teams, and work to ensure that compliance policies and procedures are fully embedded across the business.
In addition, you will help drive the ongoing development of a best‑in‑class compliance programme within the price reporting industry.
What will you be doing
· Holding significant accountability for delivering a rigorous assurance programme demonstrating adherence to the company’s compliance policies across editorial, commercial, and support functions.
· Overseeing the annual IOSCO Assurance Review undertaken by an independent audit firm, ensuring the company meets its obligations as a Price Reporting Agency (PRA) under the IOSCO Principles.
· Provide ongoing compliance advice and support to the business, helping teams navigate regulatory requirements and apply compliance policies effectively in practice.
· Overseeing the delivery of the company’s commitments within the framework of the EU’s Benchmark Regulations (via a dedicated affiliate company within the EU).
· Overseeing the company’s adherence to the Chinese regulations for the assessment of Chinese strategic prices.
· Development and delivery of training and awareness programmes through regular workshops and presentations.
· Ad hoc projects in conjunction with the Global Head of Compliance.
· Management and development of skilled professional staff.
Skills and Experience
· Experience working with price reporting agencies (PRAs), commodity markets, or in related consulting engagements.
· Sound understanding of the elements of an effective compliance programme and how they support regulatory compliance and business integrity.
· Demonstrated experience in process design, implementation, improvement, and related project management activities.
· Experience in designing and conducting compliance monitoring and surveillance activities, including the use of AI‑driven compliance monitoring systems.
· Influencing and communication: the successful candidate must be able to engage with stakeholders at all levels and with external parties to achieve successful outcomes.
· Language skills: a high standard of written English and report writing skills is required.
· Strong work ethic, initiative and creativity to achieve identified goals, both individually and as a team player working in a global environment.
· Ability to balance strategic oversight with attention to detail: as a hands‑on leader, the successful candidate will be expected to engage directly in audit completion and other detailed, operational activities.
· Ability to demonstrate integrity and sound judgement.
· Proven ability to design and deliver effective compliance training and communications across the business.
Nice to Have
· IT systems auditing experience.
· Commodity trading compliance experience.
· Experience and understanding of IOSCO principles and relevant regulations (EU BMR, MAR, REMIT etc), FCA regulatory requirements and managing regulatory relationships.
· Experience in drafting effective policies and procedures that support regulatory and compliance requirements.
What’s in it for you
Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.
· Competitive salary and company bonus scheme
· Group pension scheme
· Group healthcare and life assurance scheme
· Hybrid working environment (three days in office)
· 25 days annual holiday with incremental increase up to 30 days
· Subsidised gym membership
· Season ticket travel loan
· Cycle to work scheme
· Flexible benefits platform (ability to buy additional medical cover, life assurance, dental cover, holiday, critical illness, travel insurance & health screening)
· Extensive internal and external training
For more details about the company and to apply please make sure you upload your CV via our website: www.argusmedia.com/en/careers/open-positions
By submitting your job application, you automatically acknowledge and consent to the collection, use and/or disclosure of your personal data to the Company. Argus is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
- Department
- Finance
- Locations
- London
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About Argus Media
Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets.
Headquartered in London with 1,500 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 32 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs.
Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy.
Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic.