Set and execute the surveillance engineering platform strategy, modernizing legacy platforms into scalable, cloud‑ready, and resilient architectures aligned to regulatory and supervisory requirements.
Partner closely with Compliance, Surveillance, and Front Office stakeholders to translate regulatory obligations into automated, testable, and auditable technical solutions.
Improve signal‑to‑noise through advanced data engineering, machine learning–driven analytics, and continuous tuning of surveillance logic.
Lead cultural transformation, promoting experimentation, learning from failure, and continuous improvement as core engineering behaviors.
Manage talent and investment, including hiring, mentoring, succession planning, and allocation of engineering capacity against regulatory and strategic priorities.

Requirements

5+ years of Specialty Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
2+ years of Leadership experience
5+ years of experience across Surveillance, Compliance Technology, or Front Office Engineering
5+ years of strong hands‑on background in software engineering, data architecture, and control frameworks within capital markets
5+ years of proven ability to operate in complex, matrixed environments, influencing senior stakeholders across Technology, Compliance, and Business
Deep experience building or extending specialized surveillance and market conduct platforms
Demonstrated ownership of large‑scale platform modernization and regulatory transformation programs.
Track record of building high‑performing, growth‑oriented engineering teams with strong feedback and learning cultures.
Undergraduate degree or technical certification required; graduate degree preferred
Demonstrated expertise in specialty software engineering through work experience, training, or formal education
Strong awareness of industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving regulatory expectations impacting trade surveillance.

Benefits

Health benefits
401(k) Plan
Paid time off
Disability benefits
Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
Parental leave
Critical caregiving leave
Discounts and savings
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Scholarships for dependent children
Adoption reimbursement

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

software engineeringdata architecturecontrol frameworksmachine learningcloud architectureautomated solutionssurveillance platformsdata engineeringplatform modernizationanalytics

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcultural transformationinfluencing stakeholderscontinuous improvementexperimentationlearning from failureteam buildingfeedback culturestrategic planning

Certifications

undergraduate degreetechnical certificationgraduate degree