Trade Surveillance Consultant

This role requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and experience using surveillance systems to identify and assess potentially suspicious trading activity. A financial services organization is seeking a Trade Surveillance Analyst to review and investigate trading alerts across multiple asset classes.

Title: Trade Surveillance Consultant

Office Status: Hybrid NYC, 2 3 days per week

Pay Rate: $30-$35/hr

Contract Length: Not specified

ABOUT THE ROLE

A financial services organization is seeking a Trade Surveillance Analyst to review and investigate trading alerts across multiple asset classes. This role requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and experience using surveillance systems to identify and assess potentially suspicious trading activity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review, investigate, and clear trade surveillance alerts across equities, fixed income, and derivatives.
• Analyze trading activity for potential insider trading, market manipulation, and other suspicious behavior.
• Research alerts and determine whether further investigation or escalation is necessary.
• Document investigative findings and alert dispositions accurately.
• Use Excel to analyze trading data, identify patterns, and support investigations.
• Work with trade surveillance systems to monitor and review trading activity.