Key Skills

Job Description

About One Trading One Trading is a regulated European trading platform building the next generation of financial market infrastructure. Regulated by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), One Trading operates a MiFID II Organised Trading Facility (OTF) for derivatives and holds a MiCAR licence for crypto-asset services. We combine the reliability and transparency of traditional financial markets with the speed and efficiency of digital asset technology. The Role We are looking for a Regulatory Strategy & Licensing Lead to build and maintain the governance structures, processes and controls underpinning One Trading's regulated activities. This is a senior, hands-on first-line role, responsible for driving regulatory licensing initiatives - including new licences and extensions to existing permissions (i.e. MiFID II). You will manage the process from regulatory requirements and application preparation through to approval, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external advisers and handing over to Technology, Market Risk and other relevant teams for implementation. You will work directly with senior leadership and collaborate closely with Compliance, Risk, Finance and Engineering. The role sits in the first line of defence, working with the independent second-line Compliance and Risk functions. Key Responsibilities Regulatory Governance & Controls Design and maintain governance frameworks, committees, decision-making authorities, management reporting and escalation procedures. Translate regulatory policies and obligations into documented processes, procedures and controls, with clear ownership across the business. Maintain the first-line control framework, coordinate control testing and lead preparation for audits and regulatory reviews, including remediation of findings. Regulatory Strategy & Licensing Own and deliver regulatory licence applications, including potential CFTC registration or approvals, AFM licence extensions and other regulatory permissions. Prepare and coordinate application documentation, regulatory submissions and supporting materials, managing engagement with regulators and external advisers through to approval. Define regulatory requirements and coordinate the handover to Technology, Market Risk and other business functions for implementation. Product & Market Launch Readiness Coordinate operational and regulatory readiness for new products, markets and institutional partnerships. Establish launch-readiness assessments, ensuring required approvals, procedures and controls are in place before launch. What We're Looking For Essential Experience & Skills Experience leading licensing initiatives and complex cross-functional projects. Experience in regulatory governance, operational controls or regulatory change within regulated financial services. Extensive understanding of MiFID II and the regulatory environment applicable to investment firms or trading venues. Experience translating regulatory requirements into practical governance frameworks, processes and controls. Experience working with senior leadership, regulators and external advisers. Desirable Experience Experience within an AFM-regulated investment firm or trading venue. Familiarity with MiFIR, DORA, MiCAR, PSD2 and Dutch financial services regulation. Knowledge of derivatives trading, market structure and trading operations. Experience in a high-growth fintech, digital asset or financial market infrastructure business.

Core Responsibilities

Lead regulatory licensing initiatives, including applications and extensions, coordinating documentation, regulator and adviser engagement, and implementation handovers. Build and maintain first-line governance, processes, and controls, and coordinate launch readiness, control testing, audits, and remediation.

Requirements

The role requires extensive MiFID II knowledge, experience leading licensing initiatives and complex cross-functional projects, and a background in regulatory governance, controls, or regulatory change in financial services. Candidates should be able to translate regulatory obligations into practical frameworks and work effectively with senior leaders, regulators, and external advisers.