Surveillance Analyst
Nasdaq•Philadelphia, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
As a Surveillance Analyst, you'll play a critical role in maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets by monitoring trading activity and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You'll thrive in this position if you're detail-oriented, analytical, and bring a passion for market integrity to a fast-paced, high-impact environment. This is five days a week in-office role.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- At least 1 year of experience in surveillance, compliance, trading operations, or a related field.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel; comfortable with Word and PowerPoint.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to explain complex issues clearly.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a regulated, fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in financial markets, brokerage operations, or regulatory compliance.
- Familiarity with market surveillance tools or trading platforms.
Responsibilities
- Monitor real-time trading activity and conduct post-trade analysis to detect anomalies and ensure market integrity.
- Review electronically generated alerts and investigate potential market manipulation or rule violations.
- Support market interventions such as trade breaks and suspensions under supervisor guidance.
- Respond to market participant inquiries with clarity and professionalism.
- Collaborate with compliance, technology, and operations teams to strengthen surveillance processes.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
