Trade Surveillance Analyst

Millennium; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium Bengaluru seeks a Compliance Surveillance Analyst to safeguard trading activities across markets. You will perform electronic communications surveillance, monitor alerts, and support investigations.

You bring 3+ years in surveillance within financial services, knowledge of US markets preferred, strong analytical and writing skills, and proficiency with Bloomberg and MS Office. You will collaborate with Compliance teams and support regulatory examinations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or Economics with a strong academic record.
• 3+ years of surveillance or related experience in securities trading.
• Experience with third-party surveillance platforms preferred.
• Strong written, analytical and research skills.

Responsibilities

• General electronic communications and trading surveillance reviews, including focus on potential insider trading and market manipulation.
• Monitor daily surveillance reports using exception reports and other tools.
• Review surveillance alerts, conduct analysis and elevate findings as needed.
• Assist the investigation and handling of MNPI.
• Interact with the business and compliance teams on a daily basis to provide guidance.
• Assist with regulatory examinations, inquiries, investigations and projects, drafting and amending compliance policies.
• Monitor regulatory changes, updates and industry-wide compliance initiatives.
• Undertake and lead special compliance related projects involving stakeholders.

Job description

About Millennium

Millennium is a global, diversified alternative investment firm, founded in 1989. Defined by evolution, innovation and focus, Millennium’s mission is to deliver results for our investors. Our people are empowered with both independence and support: the autonomy to pursue ideas with conviction and the backing of a global network committed to collaboration, disciplined risk management and continuous learning. With opportunities to deepen expertise and accelerate development, talent at Millennium is equipped to adapt, evolve and build lasting impact over time. Discover how transformative growth accelerates impact.

Meet the Team

Compliance at Millennium is not a single team but a broader function spanning several specialized groups (Trading Compliance, Compliance Technology, Data Compliance, Regional Compliance) that together manage risk, data governance, regulatory reporting, and employee-facing compliance processes.

What You’ll Do

• General electronic communications and trading surveillance reviews, including focus on potential insider trading and market manipulation.
• Monitor daily surveillance reports using exception reports and other tools.
• Review surveillance alerts, conduct analysis and elevate findings as needed.
• Assist the investigation and handling of the inadvertent receipt of material non-public information (MNPI).
• Interact with the business and compliance teams on a daily basis to provide advice and guidance to firm personnel on compliance matters.
• Assist with regulatory examinations, inquiries, investigations and projects, as necessary. Draft and amend compliance related policies and procedures.
• Monitor regulatory changes, updates and industry-wide compliance initiatives.
• Undertake and lead special compliance related projects involving various inter-department stakeholders.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics or a related field is preferred, with a strong academic record.
• 3+ years of experience; prior surveillance or related experience at regulatory authority, bank/broker or buy-side firm is ideal. Experience in the securities and trading industry preferred.
• Knowledge of US financial markets preferred. Previous experience working with third-party surveillance platforms.
• Exceptional written, analytical, and research skills and the ability to apply both quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively and independently with all levels of management and staff. Candidate must have strong communication, analytical skills and a desire to learn.
• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously. Attention to detail and the ability to identify complex problems, review related information to develop and evaluate options.
• Must be a phenomenal teammate, able to work with others, enthusiasm for trading markets. Proficient to advanced computer skills including Bloomberg, MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.