Trade Surveillance Associate

Capco; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) match

Commuter benefits

Maternity and paternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Capco is seeking a Trade Surveillance Associate to strengthen and evolve surveillance and compliance monitoring for clients in global financial markets. You will combine subject-matter expertise with stakeholder management to enhance controls, data quality and strategic change across global monitoring frameworks.

You’ll lead client-facing initiatives, drive continuous improvements, develop performance metrics and oversee data quality while collaborating with surveillance product owners and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in trade surveillance or front-office-facing role.
• Knowledge of trade surveillance systems, processes and controls.
• Experience monitoring effectiveness of surveillance and calibrating applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication with cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key client contact for trade surveillance and monitoring programmes.
• Drive strategic projects and continuous improvement across global frameworks.
• Develop metrics, reporting and analysis to optimize surveillance controls.
• Lead QA across analyst reviews and identify training priorities.
• Oversee surveillance data quality and support change management.

Skills

Trade surveillance

Stakeholder management

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Analytical

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

NASDAQ SMARTS

Job description

Location: Orlando | Practice Area: Finance, Risk, Regulatory & Financial Crime | Type: Permanent

Shape the future of trade surveillance and help strengthen compliance across global financial markets.

The Role

As a Trade Surveillance Associate at Capco, you’ll work closely with our clients to strengthen and evolve their trade surveillance and compliance monitoring programmes. You’ll combine deep surveillance expertise with strong stakeholder management to enhance controls, improve data quality and deliver strategic change across global monitoring frameworks.

What You’ll Do

• Act as a key client contact and subject matter expert for trade surveillance and monitoring programmes, partnering with surveillance product owners and technology teams.
• Drive strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives across global compliance monitoring frameworks, controls and best practices.
• Develop performance metrics, reporting and analysis to identify opportunities to optimize surveillance controls, processes and supporting data.
• Lead quality assurance across analyst reviews, maintaining high standards and identifying priorities for surveillance training and development.
• Oversee surveillance data quality and support issue, risk and change management to help ensure surveillance systems operate effectively.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of professional experience in trade surveillance or a front-office-facing role, with experience leading or managing teams.
• Strong knowledge of trade surveillance systems, processes and controls, including experience monitoring their effectiveness and calibrating surveillance applications such as NASDAQ SMARTS.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with client, business, product and technology stakeholders.
• Experience managing surveillance change processes and ensuring business and functional requirements are delivered in line with governance frameworks.
• Strong time management and analytical skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Bonus Points For

• Fixed Income experience with detailed knowledge of relevant markets and global products.
• A Bachelor’s Degree or international equivalent.

Why Join Capco

• Deliver high-impact solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions.
• Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture.
• Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications.
• Be part of a team shaping the future of financial services.
• Help shape transformation across financial services and regulated markets.

We offer a competitive, people‑first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) match and commuter benefits.
• Maternity and paternity leave and dependent care support.
• Tuition reimbursement and wellness reimbursement.
• HSA, FSA and access to Working Advantage, a discounted marketplace.

Inclusion at Capco

We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We value each person’s unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration – a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Talent Acquisition

At Capco, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support and enhance several parts of talent acquisition. This includes using AI-enabled features within LinkedIn to help source potential candidates, speeding up routine recruitment communications such as emails and creating compelling and brand‑aligned job postings that accurately reflect role requirements, and AI-scheduling applications to improve the efficiency of interview coordination.

AI is used as a support tool only. All hiring decisions are made by talent acquisition and hiring teams.