Algo Trading Control Associate Director at Lloyds Banking Group

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Algorithmic Trading Governance, Control Frameworks, MiFID II RTS6, PRA SS5/18, Attestations, Reconciliations, Issue Remediation Tracking, MI Dashboards, Algo Approval Processes, Kill Switches, Model Governance, Operational Resilience, SDLC Governance, JIRA, Confluence, Excel

Industry

Financial Services

Description

End Date Saturday 28 February 2026 Salary Range £0 - £0 We support flexible working – click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options Hybrid Working, Job Share Job Description Summary No Job Family for Algo Trading Controls. This role is not Certified to had to pick Business Support Role Profile. This is not a Business Management role. Job Description JOB TITLE: Algorithmic Trading Governance & Control Specialist LOCATION: London SALARY: Competitive Package HOURS: Full Time About this opportunity Lloyds Banking Group is seeking an outstanding Associate Director to support the Global Markets business in ensuring robust governance and control of algorithmic trading activities, translating regulatory and control requirements into repeatable BAU processes. The role will maintain audit readiness, deliver high-quality MI, and oversee the operating for eTrading and algo controls. This role will report to the Head of Algo and Vendor Controls within Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets (LBCM) based in London 33 Old Broad Street. Responsibilities include: Implement and maintain control frameworks for algorithmic trading in line with MiFID II RTS6, PRA SS5/18, and internal standards. Own the control operating of: attestations, reconciliations, monitoring reviews, issue remediation tracking, meeting packs, and action logs. Maintain audit readiness through evidence packs, MI dashboards, and control hygiene. Translate eTrading/algo controls into clear artefacts (inventories, testing evidence, approvals, governance papers). Ensure closure of control actions with full traceability. Support algo approval/change processes, testing and deployment controls, and monitoring of algo performance and risk metrics. Build meaningful MI packs for governance forums, highlighting trends, exceptions, and actions. Engage effectively with desks, technology teams, and control functions to drive timely delivery. About us If you think all banks are the same, you’d be wrong. We’re an innovative, fast-changing business that’s shaping finance as a force for good. A bank that’s empowering its people to innovate, explore possibilities and grow with purpose. What is required: Proven experience in 1LoD/2LoD controls, Ops Risk, or Markets COO functions. Understanding of front-to-back trading flow and ability to translate across traders, risk, ops, and compliance. Background in eTrading governance or algo control environments. Experience with algo inventories, approval processes, kill switches, and RTS6-style frameworks. Issue management and remediation experience (audit findings, KRIs, closure packs). Familiarity with model governance and regulatory intersections (SS5/18, SS1/23). Experience working with operational resilience, SDLC/change governance, and controls tooling (JIRA, Confluence, RCSA). Skilled in Excel or using AI tools for MI; comfortable reconciling complex data sources. Strong written communication for governance papers and briefing notes with ability to influence desks and tech teams. About working for us Our ambition is to be the leading 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 bonus • Share schemes including free shares • Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping • 30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top • A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies If you’re excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We’d love to hear from you! At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person. We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. With 320 years under our belt, we're used to change, and today is no different. Join us and help drive this change, shaping the future of finance whilst working at pace to deliver for our customers. Here, you'll do the best work of your career. Your impact will be amplified by our scale as you learn and develop, gaining skills for the future. Should you wish to contact us for any reason, please email us at: careers@lloydsbanking.com For more Flexible Working Options please use the free text search, e.g. job sharing, variable hours, to identify relevant matches.

Responsibilities

This role supports the Global Markets business by ensuring robust governance and control over algorithmic trading activities, translating regulatory requirements into repeatable BAU processes. Responsibilities include owning control operations like attestations and reconciliations, maintaining audit readiness, and overseeing the operating model for eTrading and algo controls.