Trade Surveillance Analyst - (Temp)

Interactive Brokers; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily company lunch allowance

Corporate events and team outings

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Job summary

Interactive Brokers is seeking a Trade Surveillance Analyst for a hybrid role in Chicago, Illinois. This entry-level position, reported to a Compliance Manager, involves ensuring compliance with financial regulations, such as the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering laws.

Ideal candidates will possess 1-3 years in regulatory compliance, strong analytical skills, and a bachelor's degree in finance or a related field. Benefits include a lunch allowance, corporate events, and eligibility for Paid Time Off.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of regulatory compliance experience in a financial services firm.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• High degree of comfort with computers and technology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct account activity reviews for compliance with IBKR policy.
• Advise management by analyzing and summarizing data.
• Prepare regulatory filings.

Skills

Regulatory compliance experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Project management skills

Knowledge of equity or exchange-traded derivatives

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related field

Tools

ACAMS certification

CFE certification

CFCS certification

FINRA Series 7

Job description

Company Overview

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting‑edge technology and client commitment. IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments. Barr’on has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi‑national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state‑of‑the‑art technology.

Hybrid Role

This is a hybrid role (4 days in office / 1 day remote). Interactive Brokers is looking to hire Trade Surveillance Analysts (temps) for a six‑month assignment in its Chicago, Illinois, office. This entry‑level position has excellent growth potential for highly motivated and exceptional performers. Analysts will report to a Compliance Manager and help ensure the firm complies with the Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, anti‑terrorist financing, sanctions, industry anti‑money laundering, and securities laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct account activity reviews, including trading, deposit, withdrawal, and public domain activity, to determine if the activity aligns with IBKR policy.
• Advise management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Prepare regulatory filings.
• Contribute to streamlining current processes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Review trading data for suspicious activity or patterns of unusual trading.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have 1‑3 years of regulatory compliance experience working for an exchange, a regulatory organization, a broker‑dealer (BD), a futures commission merchant (FCM) or a similar organization. Alternatively, experience in internal audit, legal, accounting, or other control functions of a financial services firm or regulator would be beneficial. Absent direct industry experience, we will also consider applicants with excellent bachelor’s‑level educational credentials, some background in finance, economics, data analytics, or similar areas, and strong analytical and quantitative skills.

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

• Strong product knowledge of equity or exchange‑traded derivative markets, or, preferably, both.
• High degree of comfort and fluency with computers and technology and understanding of how technology is applied to business and regulatory problems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented with outstanding organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work both independently as well as in a small‑team environment and to multi‑task with minimal supervision.
• ACAMS, CFE, CFCS, Series 7, or other FINRA licenses or certifications a plus.

Success Factors

• Self‑motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
• Superb analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time‑management skills.

Company Benefits & Perks

• Daily company lunch allowance provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snacks.
• Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities, and company sports teams.
• As a temporary employee, you will not receive most of the benefits offered to regular company employees, including, but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, FSA (Flexible Spending Account) – health and dependent, pre‑tax commuter benefits (transit/parking).
• Medical, Dental, Vision or Employee Assistance Program.
• Temporary employees can accrue Paid Time Off as well as contribute to 401(k) from the date of hire.