Trading Surveillance Associate

Copenhagen, Denmark

About the Job

Our Financial Crime Surveillance department is looking for our next Trading Surveillance Associate to join our Trading Surveillance team. In this role, you will play a key part in identifying, investigating, and preventing potential cases of market abuse across Saxo’s global client base.

Are you curious by nature and motivated by uncovering suspicious patterns and behaviours in financial markets? Do you want to develop your career within financial crime prevention while working in a professional, international, and fast‑paced environment alongside skilled and dedicated colleagues? Then this could be the opportunity you are looking for.

You will become part of a highly specialized function that works at the intersection of trading, regulation, and financial crime, where accuracy, integrity, and sound judgement are essential.

Responsibilities

The Trading Surveillance team consists of three dedicated professionals responsible for monitoring client trading and order activity across multiple asset classes and markets. The team works closely together and with other internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with relevant regulations, exchange rules, and internal policies.

As our new Trading Surveillance Associate, you will contribute to the day‑to‑day surveillance activities and investigations by:

• Monitoring trading and order activity to identify potentially suspicious or irregular behaviour
• Investigating alerts and patterns related to market abuse such as insider trading, market manipulation, wash trades, spoofing, and other prohibited practices
• Documenting investigations and escalating cases when required
• Supporting the continuous development and optimization of surveillance processes and controls
• Collaborating with colleagues across Compliance, Risk, and other relevant functions
   

In this role, you will report to the Head of Market Abuse and Fraud. The position is based at our headquarters in Hellerup, Copenhagen.

Your Profile

We imagine that you are analytical, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working independently with complex information. You thrive in a role with responsibility and are motivated by learning and development.

Ideally, you:

• Have completed or are close to completing a Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field
• Have a strong interest in trading, financial markets, and financial instruments (prior knowledge of all products is not required)
• Possess a solid understanding of how financial markets operate
• Are confident in making well‑reasoned decisions and taking ownership of your tasks
• Are structured, curious, and able to handle sensitive matters with discretion
• Have prior experience with market surveillance, compliance, or knowledge of market rules and regulations (considered an advantage, but not a requirement)

Ready to apply?

If you are eager to start or grow your career within trading surveillance and financial crime prevention, we would love to hear from you. Submit your application and CV as soon as possible, as we review applications on an ongoing basis.
 

If you have any questions about the role or the team, feel free to reach out to us for an informal conversation. We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you.

We get curious people invested in the world
 

When you work at Saxo, you become a Saxonian and part of a purpose-driven organisation, where good ideas are always taken seriously, and where you can make a true impact. We are invested in your development, and you can expect a robust career from day one when you join Saxo – no matter which role you take on.
 

You will join 2,500 other ambitious colleagues across 15 countries and become part of an international organisation. Working in Saxo, you will get to meet colleagues from many different cultures and backgrounds, and you should know that we value diversity and inclusion and see it as a genuine source of strength to drive growth, foster innovation and position us for long-term success. 
 
We encourage an open feedback culture and supportive team environments enabling employees to grow and fulfil their career aspirations.  

When you bring passion, curiosity, drive and team spirit, your learning journey will be dynamic and your career opportunities in Saxo will be immense.

At Saxo we don’t just offer a job – we offer an opportunity to invest in your future!  

How to apply :

Click here to create an account and upload your resume and a short motivation. We look forward to getting to know you better!