Compliance Surveillance - Quantitative Trading firm

Phaidon International; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Phaidon International in Sydney is seeking a Compliance Surveillance Officer to join our growing team. You will investigate trade surveillance alerts, monitor for market abuse, and review electronic communications to drive timely resolutions.

This role requires 3+ years in trade/market surveillance, strong analytical skills, and experience with SQL or Python. You will work across Trading, Technology, Risk and Compliance to strengthen controls and data-driven oversight.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Trade/Market Surveillance or related area.
• Strong analytical and investigative 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

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree 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.