Senior Compliance & Markets Surveillance Consultant

Motion Recruitment; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment leads a long-term contract in Charlotte, NC for a Lead Compliance Officer focused on Markets & Communications Surveillance within a major financial institution. The role is hybrid, with an 18–24 month duration and potential full-time conversion.

The consultant will drive risk-based reviews of communications and ensure regulatory alignment. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in surveillance, compliance, and risk management, plus strong written skills and ability to

Qualifications

• 5+ years in communications surveillance, compliance, risk control, or related fields.
• AI exposure - able to articulate.
• Experience evaluating complex information and escalating risks.
• Strong understanding of financial services risk and controls.
• Excellent written communication and management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Consult on complex initiatives with broad impact and planning for Business Execution.
• Review and analyze large-scale business execution challenges requiring in-depth evaluation.
• Contribute to resolution of complex compliance situations meeting deliverables.
• Strategically collaborate and consult with client personnel.

Skills

Communications surveillance

Compliance

Risk management

Investigations

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

AI awareness

Tools

Surveillance platforms

Alert/case management tools

Job description

Motion Recruitment leads a long-term contract in Charlotte, NC for a Lead Compliance Officer focused on Markets & Communications Surveillance within a major financial institution. The role is hybrid, with an 18–24 month duration and potential full-time conversion.

The consultant will drive risk-based reviews of communications and ensure regulatory alignment. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in surveillance, compliance, and risk management, plus strong written skills and ability to