Trade Surveillance Manager

Life Trading; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 150.000 - 210.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Competitive Salary

Flat Management Structure

Work-Life Balance

Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

Anniversary Leave

Social Events and team activities

Professional Development and learning

Employee Recognition Programme

Resumo da vaga

Life Trading Pty Ltd is seeking a Trade Surveillance Manager in Sydney to lead surveillance across trading operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and robust recordkeeping. You will monitor activity, conduct investigations, and engage with traders on compliance matters within the compliance function framework.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the Operations team and ongoing alignment with market developments and regulatory changes.

Qualificações

• Familiarity with SMARTS for trade surveillance.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in market or trade surveillance.
• Solid understanding of trading activities and prohibited practices.
• Experience in trade surveillance within proprietary trading firms, regulators, or clearing houses.

Responsabilidades

• Manage all Trade Surveillance and Reporting activities.
• Conduct securities surveillance using SMARTS and derivatives surveillance using TT to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Undertake trade investigations using Python to analyse and review trades.
• Discuss trading behaviours directly with traders to provide guidance and insights.
• Carry out routine surveillance and compliance checks across trading operations.
• Prepare Board reporting on surveillance activities, trends, and any key issues.
• Handle surveillance alert calibration and ongoing management to maintain effectiveness.
• Ensure trade surveillance records are fully and accurately documented.

Conhecimentos

Trade surveillance

Market knowledge

Regulatory understanding

Communication with traders

Ferramentas

SMARTS

TT

Python

Descrição da vaga

Life Trading Pty Ltd is a growing proprietary trading company with offices in Australia and the UK. We are driven by a mission to achieve success in trading by leveraging cutting-edge technology and embodying our core values. Our team consists of passionate experts, and we prioritise accountability, fairness, and excellence from all of our employees. Our culture is relaxed, focused on trust, respect, and balance. We believe in enjoying work, feeling rewarded for dedication, and having time for life outside of work.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Trade Surveillance Manager to join our Operations team in Sydney. Reporting to Life Trading’s compliance function, this role will be in charge of all proprietary trade surveillance to ensure adherence to regulations and company standards. The Trade Surveillance Manager will monitor trading activity, conduct investigations, engage with traders on compliance matters, and maintain accurate, comprehensive records of all surveillance activities.

Your Mission at Life Trading

• Manage all Trade Surveillance and Reporting activities.
• Conduct securities surveillance using SMARTS and derivatives surveillance using TT to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Undertake trade investigations using Python to analyse and review trades.
• Discuss trading behaviours directly with traders to provide guidance and insights.
• Carry out routine surveillance and compliance checks across trading operations.
• Prepare Board reporting on surveillance activities, trends, and any key issues.
• Handle surveillance alert calibration and ongoing management to maintain effectiveness.
• Ensure trade surveillance records are fully and accurately documented.
• Maintain awareness of surveillance requirements in line with market and regulatory developments.
• Provide coverage and support for the Compliance team as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Familiarity with SMARTS for trade surveillance and monitoring.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in market or trade surveillance.
• Solid understanding of trading activities and prohibited trading practices.
• Previous experience working in trade surveillance within proprietary trading firms, regulators, or clearing houses.

Bonus Points For

• Willingness to learn about our trading environment and processes.
• Background and proficiency in quantitative analysis.
• Ability to write in Python to investigate and analyse trading data.
• Familiarity with TT for trade surveillance.

A Bit About the Team

You’ll be part of a collaborative Operations team that works closely with trading and technology functions. We value curiosity, shared ownership, and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to have a direct impact on trading oversight and compliance practices at Life Trading.

Benefits

At Life Trading, we recognise that our people are our most valuable asset. We offer a range of benefits to support your career growth, personal well-being, and work-life balance:

• Competitive Salary reflecting your skills and experience.
• Flat Management Structure with open communication and opportunity to make an impact.
• Work-Life Balance, promoting sustainable high-performance operations.
• Health and Wellbeing Initiatives.
• Anniversary Leave.
• Social Events and team activities.
• Professional Development and learning opportunities.
• Employee Recognition Programme.