Surveillance Analyst
Nasdaq
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Pennsylvania • United States
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About the role
- 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 (Nice to Have)
- Knowledge of surveillance tools and alert management systems (Nice to Have)
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
- Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions)
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
market surveillancecompliancetrading operationsequity marketstrading mechanismsalert management systemsmarket abuse detection
Soft Skills
decision makingattention to detailcommunicationindependenceability to work under pressure
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in FinanceBachelor's degree in EconomicsBachelor's degree in Business