Analyst, Market Supervision, LSE 24

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Healthcare benefits

Retirement planning

Job summary

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is seeking a Senior Associate to support real-time and post-trade supervision across LSE 24. You will monitor activity, investigate anomalies, and escalate issues to maintain orderly markets.

You will analyse data, prepare investigation summaries, and collaborate with Compliance, Technology and Regulatory teams across multiple time zones. The role offers an incentive plan and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial markets, market operations, surveillance or compliance.
• Ability to analyse data and identify trends or unusual activity.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to follow procedures and make decisions in time-sensitive environments.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and market participants.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform real-time and post-trade monitoring of LSE 24 activity, identify unusual trading behaviour and events.
• Investigate and escalate unusual trading patterns, potential market abuse indicators and rule breaches.
• Support monitoring of trading halts, volatility events, and other market incidents outside UK hours.
• Analyse trading data, surveillance outputs and market information to support investigations.
• Prepare clear investigation summaries, reports and management information.
• Respond to member firm enquiries and assist with supervisory follow-up activities.
• Apply knowledge of LSEG rules, market structure and venue controls when reviewing activity.
• Support maintenance and improvement of surveillance controls and playbooks.
• Collaborate with Operations, Compliance, Technology and Regulatory teams across time zones.
• Contribute to testing, readiness activities and process improvements for LSE 24.

Skills

Financial markets experience

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Excel proficiency

Time management

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

Purpose of the Role

Market Supervision forms part of the Market Regulation department and is responsible for monitoring secondary market trading across London Stock Exchange ("LSE"), Turquoise Global Holdings Limited ("TGHL") and Turquoise Global Holdings Europe B.V. ("TGHE").

This role supports the real-time and post-trade supervision of trading activity across LSE's extended-hours trading model, LSE 24. The role contributes to the orderly operation of the market through the monitoring, investigation and escalation of unusual trading activity, market events, potential market abuse and breaches of Exchange Rules.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, an interest in financial markets and the ability to assess trading activity within established supervisory frameworks and procedures.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Perform real-time and post-trade monitoring of LSE 24 activity, identifying unusual trading behaviour, market events and participant activity requiring further review.
• Investigate and **escalate** unusual trading patterns, potential market abuse indicators, disorderly trading conditions and potential breaches of Exchange Rules.
• Support the monitoring and management of trading halts, volatility events, trade cancellations and other operational or market structure incidents during non-UK working hours.
• Analyse trading data, surveillance outputs and market information to support supervisory assessments and investigations.
• Prepare clear and accurate investigation summaries, reports, escalations and management information.
• Respond to member firm enquiries and assist with supervisory follow-up activity under established procedures.
• Apply knowledge of LSEG rule books, market structure, trading systems and venue controls when reviewing trading activity.
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of surveillance controls, monitoring procedures and operational playbooks.
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Compliance, Technology and Regulatory teams to support effective market oversight across multiple time zones.
• Contribute to testing, readiness activities and process improvements supporting the continued development of the LSE 24 operating model.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Experience within financial markets, market operations, market supervision, surveillance, compliance, exchange operations or a similar environment.
• Ability to analyse data and identify exceptions, trends or unusual activity.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to follow established procedures and make sound decisions in a time-sensitive environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and market participants.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard analytical tools.

Desirable

• Experience supporting market monitoring, surveillance or regulatory investigations.
• Knowledge of MiFID II, MiFIR, MAR and their application to UK and European trading venues.
• Understanding of financial market structure, trading venue operations and the order and trade lifecycle.
• Experience monitoring equities, ETFs, ETPs, fixed income instruments or RFQ-based markets.
• Familiarity with trading venue surveillance systems and market monitoring tools.
• Understanding of extended-hours trading models and associated market structure considerations.
• Experience using SQL, Python or other data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of Exchange Rules and market abuse concepts.

Career Stage

Senior Associate

Compensation/Benefits

LSEG is committed to offering competitive Compensation and Benefits. The anticipated base salary for this position is $75,700 - $126,100. Please be aware base salary ranges may vary by geographic location, city and state. In addition to our offered base salary, this role is eligible for our Annual Incentive Plan (AIP/"bonus plan"). Target AIP rates will be commensurate with role level and posted career stage. Individual salary will be reflective of job related knowledge, skills and equivalent experience. LSEG roles (excluding internships and part-time roles of less than 20 hours per week) are typically eligible for inclusion in our LSEG Benefits program, which includes offerings of: Annual Wellness Allowance, Paid time-off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending & Health Savings Options, Prescription Drug plan, 401(K) Savings Plan and Company match. LSEG's Benefits plan also includes basic life insurance, disability benefits, emergency backup dependent care, adoption assistance commuter assistance etc.

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

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You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

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