Data-Driven Compliance & Surveillance Analyst

Optiver Holding BV; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 50%

Comprehensive health, dental, vision,‑

Disability and life insurance

Office perks and meals

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Optiver, a leading global market maker, is seeking a Compliance Surveillance Analyst in Chicago to strengthen surveillance and regulatory risk management within a technology-driven trading environment. You will investigate alerts, analyze trading data, and improve controls while collaborating with Compliance, Trading, Technology, Risk, and Operations to support innovation and regulatory expectations.

You will be instrumental in maintaining market integrity, balancing risk with business

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in compliance surveillance or a similar role.
• Strong interest in financial markets, trading, and technology.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and investigating surveillance alerts, including those related to market abuse and electronic communications.
• Analyzing market and trading data to identify unusual trading patterns and assessing potential compliance risks.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of Optiver's compliance monitoring and surveillance framework.
• Designing, testing, and enhancing surveillance controls and tools to detect and prevent unwanted behavior.
• Supporting the implementation of regulatory requirements and advising stakeholders on compliance-related matters.
• Identifying opportunities to improve compliance processes through technology, automation, and data analysis.
• Assessing regulatory and trading risks to support informed, risk-based decision making.
• Building strong relationships across Compliance, Trading, Technology, Risk, and Operations to promote effective collaboration and a strong culture of compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills in English

Collaboration

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

Optiver, a leading global market maker, is seeking a Compliance Surveillance Analyst in Chicago to strengthen surveillance and regulatory risk management within a technology-driven trading environment. You will investigate alerts, analyze trading data, and improve controls while collaborating with Compliance, Trading, Technology, Risk, and Operations to support innovation and regulatory expectations.

You will be instrumental in maintaining market integrity, balancing risk with business