Trade Surveillance Consultant

We’re supporting a leading Advisory Firm in hiring a Trade Surveillance Analyst. This role sits within their central Compliance function and focuses on the day-to-day review of trading activity across their client’s markets business.

You’ll be responsible for analysing surveillance alerts, identifying potential instances of insider trading or market manipulation and escalating issues to senior compliance officers where appropriate. The environment is fast-paced, detail-driven and suited to someone with strong judgement and a background in markets-focused surveillance.

Key Responsibilities

• Review daily alerts generated by the firm’s trade surveillance platform
• Assess activity for potential insider trading concerns (e.g., trading ahead of research, watchlist/restricted list breaches)
• Analyse indicators of potential market manipulation (e.g., spoofing, layering, wash trades, front-running)
• Clearly document alert disposition and rationale within the case management system
• Escalate higher-risk or unclear cases to senior compliance stakeholders
• Maintain a strong understanding of market conduct rules and US market structure

• Experience in a trade surveillance or market abuse monitoring role
• Knowledge of insider trading and/or market manipulation typologies
• Familiarity with equities or multi-asset trading behaviours
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Effective written communication for documentation and reporting
• Ability to work onsite 4 days per week in Minneapolis or Jersey City

Initial 6-month contract, with the view to be extended or to be made permanent with the end client.

Hourly rate to be discussed.