Trade Surveillance QA Specialist

Magnit Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnit Global in London is seeking a Trade Surveillance Analyst to support a QA Remediation programme within the EMEA Financial Crime Compliance function. You will execute QA reviews across surveillance activities, assess quality, and escalate findings to stakeholders.

The role requires 3+ years in Trade Surveillance/QA within financial services, with strong analytical and documentation skills. Contract is 6 months, daily-rate engagement in central London.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience within Trade Surveillance, Compliance, Financial Crime, QA, Controls Testing, Risk or Audit within financial services.
• Good understanding of Trade Surveillance and market abuse risks.
• Experience undertaking QA reviews, controls testing, surveillance reviews, monitoring or assurance activities.
• Understanding of UK/EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and ideally MiFID II.
• Knowledge of financial markets and asset classes such as Equities, Fixed Income, FX and Derivatives.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to identify control weaknesses and document findings.
• Good written communication and evidence/documentation skills.
• Experience working within a bank, investment bank, asset manager or similarly regulated financial institution would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Execute QA and control-testing reviews across Trade Surveillance activities as part of the AQ Remediation programme.
• Review surveillance processes, controls, alerts and supporting evidence to assess quality and effectiveness.
• Support the full QA lifecycle including planning, scoping, sampling, testing, documentation, findings and closure.
• Identify control weaknesses, process gaps, recurring issues and opportunities for remediation.
• Produce clear, evidence-based QA findings and maintain high-quality review workpapers.
• Support the communication and escalation of findings to Compliance, Surveillance and other stakeholders.
• Ensure assigned reviews are completed accurately and within agreed delivery timelines.
• Contribute to improvements in Trade Surveillance QA processes, procedures and testing methodologies.

Skills

Trade Surveillance

Compliance

Quality Assurance

Controls Testing

Financial Crime

Risk/Audit

Analytical skills

Job description

Magnit Global in London is seeking a Trade Surveillance Analyst to support a QA Remediation programme within the EMEA Financial Crime Compliance function. You will execute QA reviews across surveillance activities, assess quality, and escalate findings to stakeholders.

The role requires 3+ years in Trade Surveillance/QA within financial services, with strong analytical and documentation skills. Contract is 6 months, daily-rate engagement in central London.