Surveillance Director
Nasdaq
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Pennsylvania • United States
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About the role
- Lead and develop a team of analysts conducting real-time surveillance of equity trading during overnight sessions
- Monitor and escalate suspicious trading patterns, market manipulation, and potential insider trading to senior leadership and regulators
- Oversee identification of unusual price movements, volume spikes, and order book anomalies, ensuring timely intervention
- Direct review of automated surveillance alerts and material disclosures from listed companies, with clear escalation protocols
- Make critical decisions on trading interventions, including trade breaks and suspensions, balancing market protection with operational continuity
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
- 4–6 years of experience in market surveillance, compliance, trading operations, or related regulatory functions
- Proven ability to lead teams effectively in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments
- Strong understanding of equity markets, trading mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks
- Excellent decision-making skills with demonstrated sound judgment in complex situations
- Advanced degree or relevant certification (e.g., CFA, CAMS, or compliance-related credentials)
- Experience in a regulated exchange environment or with market surveillance technology platforms
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
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
market surveillancecompliancetrading operationsequity marketstrading mechanismsregulatory frameworksdecision-makingtrade breakssuspensionsautomated surveillance
Soft Skills
leadershipcritical thinkingsound judgmentability to work under pressuretime managementcommunicationteam managementproblem-solvingescalation protocolsintervention strategies
Certifications
CFACAMScompliance-related credentials