Compliance Surveillance - Quantitative Trading firm

Larson Maddox; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Career progression

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Larson Maddox is seeking a Compliance Surveillance Officer in Sydney to join a growing team. You will investigate surveillance alerts, monitor for market abuse, review communications alerts, and analyze data to identify trends and risks.

The role requires 3+ years in surveillance or related areas, strong analytical skills, and a degree. Relocation support is available and the firm offers a competitive compensation package in a data-driven, technology-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Trade Surveillance, Market Surveillance, Compliance Monitoring, or related area.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Understanding of financial markets and trading activity.
• Experience with SQL and/or Python is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree qualified or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Investigate trade surveillance alerts and unusual trading activities.
• Monitor for potential market abuse and trading conduct risks.
• Review electronic communications alerts and follow through to resolution.
• Analyse trading and market data to identify trends and exceptions.
• Support the enhancement of surveillance systems and controls.
• Assist with compliance monitoring and regulatory initiatives.
• Work closely with Trading, Technology, Risk, and Compliance teams.

Skills

Trade surveillance

Market surveillance

Compliance monitoring

SQL

Python

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Degree qualification or equivalent

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

A leading quantitative trading firm is looking for a Compliance Surveillance Officer to join its growing team in Sydney.

Responsibilities

• Investigate trade surveillance alerts and unusual trading activities.
• Monitor for potential market abuse and trading conduct risks.
• Review electronic communications alerts and follow through to resolution.
• Analyse trading and market data to identify trends and exceptions.
• Support the enhancement of surveillance systems and controls.
• Assist with compliance monitoring and regulatory initiatives.
• Work closely with Trading, Technology, Risk, and Compliance teams.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Trade Surveillance, Market Surveillance, Compliance Monitoring, or a related area.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Understanding of financial markets and trading activity.
• Experience with SQL and/or Python is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree qualified or equivalent.

Why Apply?

• Join a leading global quantitative trading firm.
• Exposure to sophisticated electronic and algorithmic trading strategies.
• Strong technology and data-driven culture.
• Relocation support available for candidates moving to Sydney.
• Excellent career progression and competitive compensation.