Strategic Trade Surveillance & Compliance Lead

PERSOL Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a compliance-focused professional to conduct trade and communications surveillance across Global Financial Markets in Singapore.

You will review alerts via ECRUISE, investigate issues, and manage MNPI controls, while coordinating with Technology and vendors to enhance systems. The role emphasizes analytical rigor, meticulous documentation, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance or a related discipline.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience in trade surveillance, communications surveillance, or related risk functions.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.
• Experience with automation, data analytics or AI is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trade surveillance for Global Financial Markets (GFM) to identify potential market abuse or misconduct, preferably involving OTC products.
• Review communications surveillance alerts via ECRUISE, including voice recordings, emails and other communications.
• Investigate, document and close surveillance alerts within stipulated timelines, escalating significant issues where necessary.
• Manage Control Room activities, including restricted/watch lists, wall-crossing procedures, information barriers and conflicts of interest involving Material Non-Public Information (MNPI).
• Review surveillance exceptions and prepare management reports.
• Maintain and update surveillance procedures and monitoring parameters.
• Work with Technology teams and external vendors to improve surveillance systems, processes and monitoring tools.
• Participate in system implementation, UAT and business integration.
• Develop and implement agentic AI tools to automate workflows, support alert triage and investigations, and improve operational efficiency and controls governance.

Job description

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a compliance-focused professional to conduct trade and communications surveillance across Global Financial Markets in Singapore.

You will review alerts via ECRUISE, investigate issues, and manage MNPI controls, while coordinating with Technology and vendors to enhance systems. The role emphasizes analytical rigor, meticulous documentation, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.