Market Surveillance Analyst — Compliance & Investigations

Maybank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maybank seeks a vigilant Market Surveillance Analyst to monitor trading activity, review alerts, and ensure strict adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. You will investigate potential market misconduct, collect evidence, and prepare clear, well-supported findings for escalation.

Working across departments, you will support cross-functional reviews, contribute to system enhancements, and assist the Head of Monitoring to maintain robust controls and timely risk reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in market surveillance, compliance, or related functions.
• Understanding of financial market regulations, trading activities, and surveillance practices.
• Strong ability to analyze trading behaviours, investigate alerts, and produce well-supported findings.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily trading activities, communications, and alerts to identify market misconduct, irregularities, or control gaps.
• Conduct detailed investigations into suspicious activities, gather evidence, and prepare clear investigation reports.
• Ensure surveillance activities and alert closures adhere to policies and procedures.
• Escalate identified risks or control issues with clear rationale and documentation.
• Participate in surveillance system enhancements and compliance-related projects to strengthen monitoring.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to address issues and close gaps in internal controls.
• Assist Head of Monitoring in overseeing team operations and ensuring continuity in absence of the team lead.

Skills

Market surveillance

Compliance

Investigation

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maybank seeks a vigilant Market Surveillance Analyst to monitor trading activity, review alerts, and ensure strict adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. You will investigate potential market misconduct, collect evidence, and prepare clear, well-supported findings for escalation.

Working across departments, you will support cross-functional reviews, contribute to system enhancements, and assist the Head of Monitoring to maintain robust controls and timely risk reporting.