About this opportunity
JCW Group lists this Surveillance Officer opportunity in stamford, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are currently working with a leading global hedge fund to hire Surveillance specialist for their team in Stamford. The successful candidate would have expertise in Market Abuse, E-Comms, and Forensic Investigations, working with a highly skilled team from a diverse, industry background. Hybrid working pattern - 3 days onsite, 2 from home.
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Key Responsibilities:
Conducting trade surveillance and investigations into potential market abuse and manipulation
Reviewing e-comms for potential breaches of securities laws, regulations and firm policy, and escalating where needed
Leading forensic investigations and producing clear, well-written analysis and risk assessments
Working with technology and compliance teams to calibrate alert parameters and thresholds, and review data quality across the market abuse surveillance programme
Framing intelligence questions, scoping research and applying structured analytic techniques to test assumptions and spot indicators of change
Supporting responses to regulator information requests and ad-hoc requests from senior management
Acting as a subject matter expert in your coverage area and staying across regulatory developments and best practice
Experience Required:
Bachelor’s degree
Demonstrable experience in trade surveillance experience with a market abuse focus, at a buy-side firm, broker-dealer, exchange or regulator. Alternatively candidates can also come from a Surveillance background in law enforcement.
Proven track record of identifying and investigating market abuse and manipulation across multiple asset classes
Experience analysing large, complex trading datasets – SQL and Python proficiency
Strong investigative and analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
Exceptional written communication – able to turn complex findings into clear, concise analysis
Absolute discretion and sound judgement when handling highly sensitive information
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We are committed to equal opportunity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. xzgxqkn All applications will be assessed solely on merit, skills and experience.
Worksite address
stamford, CT, 06925, US
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