Market Surveillance Analyst

Matrix; Abu Dhabi Emirate; Hybrid; AED 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cryptocurrency compliance firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Market Surveillance & Compliance Analyst to monitor market activities and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience, a relevant bachelor's degree, and strong analytical skills. This position offers a competitive salary, UAE sponsorship, and hybrid work options.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

UAE Sponsorship

Professional development opportunities

Support for certifications

Hybrid work options

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in market surveillance and compliance, preferably in financial services or cryptocurrency.
• Solid understanding of financial markets and trading concepts.
• Familiarity with market abuse regulations and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor market activity for signs of abuse and misconduct.
• Detect suspicious trading behaviour and manage investigations.
• Prepare reports on suspicious activities for regulatory bodies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Law, or Business Administration

Tools

Market surveillance tools

Compliance software

Job description

Matrix Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Market Surveillance Analyst

Position Title: Market Surveillance & Compliance Analyst

Reports To: Compliance Manager

Type: Full-Time

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Market Surveillance & Compliance Analyst to join our compliance team. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in market surveillance and compliance, with a strong interest in crypto and blockchain technology. This role will involve both transaction and trading monitoring activities, identifying potential market abuse and money laundering, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor market activity, including order flows, prices and volumes, to identify potential signs of market abuse, financial crime, or misconduct.
• Interrogate data to detect suspicious trading behaviour, such as market manipulation, spoofing, layering, pump and dumps, and other forms of market abuse.
• Investigate suspected breaches of rules and market abuse, managing cases and issuing correspondence to market participants.
• Ensure that surveillance reviews are performed properly from a qualitative and timeliness perspective.
• Utilise market surveillance tools and systems to analyse trading patterns and generate alerts for further investigation.
• Conduct periodic reviews of trading activities to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.
• Assist in testing, enhancing, and maintaining market surveillance systems and procedures.
• Prepare detailed reports on suspicious activities, including Suspected Market Abuse Referral (SMAR) for submission to regulatory bodies.
• Prepare MI reporting and ensure accurate and timely reporting to all stakeholders.
• Collaborate with colleagues, senior management, and external parties, such as regulatory bodies, to address market integrity issues.

Compliance Monitoring

• Support the execution of compliance monitoring programmes, including transaction monitoring, customer due diligence (CDD), and know your customer (KYC) processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in market surveillance and compliance, preferably within the financial services or cryptocurrency industry.
• Solid understanding of financial markets, trading concepts, and crypto exchanges.
• Experience using market surveillance tools and compliance software.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare clear reports and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Strong sense of ownership and ability to self-motivate.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with market abuse regulations and compliance frameworks.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• UAE Sponsorship.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment within the cryptocurrency industry.
• Professional development opportunities and support for certifications.
• Hybrid work options with the option to work fully remote a few weeks a year.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume detailing their qualifications and interest in the position to [e-mail]. Please include "Market Surveillance & Compliance Analyst" in the subject line.

Matrix Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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