Trade Surveillance Consultant

Madison-Davis, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison-Davis, LLC in New York City is seeking a Trade Surveillance Consultant for a hybrid role with 2–3 days on-site per week. You will review and investigate trading alerts across equities, fixed income, and derivatives, applying strong analytical skills and sound judgment to identify potentially suspicious activity.

You will document findings, escalate as needed, and use Excel to analyze trading data and support ongoing investigations within our surveillance systems.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and sound judgment are required.
• Experience using surveillance systems to identify suspicious trading behavior.
• Proficiency with Excel for data analysis and supporting investigations.

Responsibilities

• Review, investigate, and clear trade surveillance alerts across equities, fixed income, and derivatives.
• Analyze trading activity for insider trading, market manipulation, and other suspicious behavior.
• Research alerts and determine whether further investigation or escalation is necessary.
• Document investigative findings and alert dispositions accurately.
• Use Excel to analyze trading data, identify patterns, and support investigations.
• Work with trade surveillance systems to monitor and review trading activity.

Skills

Analytical skills

Sound judgment

Surveillance systems experience

Excel

Tools

Surveillance software

Job description

Title: Trade Surveillance Consultant

Office Status: Hybrid NYC, 2 3 days per week

Pay Rate: $30-$35/hr

Contract Length: Not specified

ABOUT THE ROLE

A financial services organization is seeking a Trade Surveillance Analyst to review and investigate trading alerts across multiple asset classes. This role requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and experience using surveillance systems to identify and assess potentially suspicious trading activity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review, investigate, and clear trade surveillance alerts across equities, fixed income, and derivatives
• Analyze trading activity for potential insider trading, market manipulation, and other suspicious behavior
• Research alerts and determine whether further investigation or escalation is necessary
• Document investigative findings and alert dispositions accurately
• Use Excel to analyze trading data, identify patterns, and support investigations
• Work with trade surveillance systems to monitor and review trading activity