Trade Surveillance Foreign Exchange

Madison-Davis, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial firm based in New York is seeking an Associate for a Trade Surveillance role focused on FX trading activity. This position involves monitoring trading practices, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and knowledge of regulatory standards. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience monitoring FX trading activity.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks like MiFID II.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor FX trading activity to identify market abuse.
• Review alerts from trade surveillance systems.
• Assist in regulatory compliance and audits.
• Collaborate with compliance and legal teams.

Skills

FX trading analysis

Regulatory compliance

Surveillance tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

This range is provided by Madison-Davis, LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Broker dealer located in Midtown Manhattan looking to bring on board a “Trade Surveillance Foreign Exchange” to join their team. This role is currently in a hybrid schedule (2 days in office / week).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze FX trading activity to identify potential instances of market abuse, manipulation, or policy breaches using surveillance tools and exception reports.
• Review and investigate alerts generated by trade surveillance systems, escalating issues and documenting outcomes in line with regulatory and internal standards.
• Support regulatory compliance by ensuring trading practices align with relevant rules (e.g., FX Global Code, MiFID II, Dodd-Frank), and assist in audits and regulatory inquiries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including compliance, legal, and technology to enhance surveillance capabilities and ensure robust risk controls are in place.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance, Analyst, and Other

Industries

Financial Services, Banking, and Investment Banking