Programmatic / Forensic / Surveillance Associate

You will be responsible for general electronic communications and trading surveillance reviews, focusing on potential insider trading and market manipulation. This includes monitoring daily surveillance reports using exception reports and other tools, reviewing surveillance alerts, conducting analysis, and escalating findings as needed. Additionally, you will assist in the investigation and handling of the inadvertent receipt of material non-public information (MNPI). You will be required to interact with the business and compliance teams daily, providing advice and guidance on compliance matters. You will also assist with regulatory examinations, inquiries, investigations, and projects as necessary, draft and amend compliance-related policies and procedures, monitor regulatory changes, updates, and industry-wide compliance initiatives, and undertake and lead special compliance-related projects involving various inter-department stakeholders. Qualifications: - Bachelors degree in finance, Economics, or a related field is preferred, with a strong academic record. - 8 - 10 years of experience; prior surveillance or related experience at a regulatory authority, bank/broker, or buy-side firm is ideal. - Experience in the securities and trading industry is preferred. - Knowledge of US financial markets is preferred. - Previous experience working with third-party surveillance platforms. - Exceptional written, analytical, and research skills with the ability to apply both quantitative and qualitative analysis. - Strong attention to detail, organization, and effective communication skills, both verbal and written. - Ability to work effectively and independently with all levels of management and staff. - Strong communication and analytical skills with a desire to learn. - Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously. - Attention to detail and the ability to identify complex problems, review related information to develop and evaluate options. - Must be a phenomenal teammate with enthusiasm for trading markets. - Proficient to advanced computer skills including Bloomberg, MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.,