Surveillance Analyst
Job Description:
- Monitor equity trading in real time, identifying suspicious patterns, unusual price movements, and order book anomalies
- Review automated surveillance alerts and material disclosures from listed companies, escalating issues when needed
- Intervene in trading when necessary, including trade breaks and trading suspensions
- Draft preliminary referrals for suspected market abuse or disciplinary matters
- Collaborate with the MarketWatch team to fulfill regulatory responsibilities and contribute to special projects
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
- 1–3 years of experience in market surveillance, compliance, trading operations, or a related area
- Strong understanding of equity markets and trading mechanisms
- Ability to work independently during overnight hours and make sound decisions under pressure
- Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and market abuse detection
- Knowledge of surveillance tools and alert management systems
Benefits:
- 401(k) program with 6% employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount
- Student loan repayment program up to $10k
- Company paid life and disability plans
- Generous paid time off
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- Health spending account with employer contribution
- Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing
- Gym membership discounts
- Paid parental leave
- Fertility benefits
- Paid bereavement leave
- Company gift matching program
- Employee resource groups
- Paid volunteer days
- Education Assistance Program
- Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities
