Surveillance Data Analyst - Markets & Compliance

Nasdaq, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 6% match

Employee Stock Purchase Program 15%

Student loan repayment up to $10k

Life and disability plans

Generous paid time off

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Nasdaq’s Market Regulation team in Philadelphia is seeking a Data Analyst to support post-trade surveillance and regulatory reviews. You will monitor real-time trading activity, identify unusual patterns, and assist with data extraction to support referrals and parameter optimization.

The role offers hands-on learning in a regulated finance environment, with collaboration across a team and opportunities for growth and skill development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field or up to 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a regulated, fast-paced financial environment.
• Analytical mindset with an interest in data, trading activity, and market behavior.
• Strong communication skills — written and verbal — with the ability to work well within a collaborative team.
• Basic proficiency in data tools such as Excel; familiarity with data querying or analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct post-trade options surveillance and support surveillance reviews across targeted products and order types.
• Monitor real-time trading activity and review account transactions to support market integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with identifying unusual trading patterns and responding to market participant inquiries under the guidance of your team.
• Learn how to extract and analyze trading data to support regulatory referrals and help optimize surveillance parameters.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong communication

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL/data querying

Job description

Nasdaq’s Market Regulation team in Philadelphia is seeking a Data Analyst to support post-trade surveillance and regulatory reviews. You will monitor real-time trading activity, identify unusual patterns, and assist with data extraction to support referrals and parameter optimization.

The role offers hands-on learning in a regulated finance environment, with collaboration across a team and opportunities for growth and skill development.