Senior process associate

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Travel Required:

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What You Will Do:

Position overview:

We are seeking experienced Market Surveillance Analysts to join our team. The ideal candidates will possess a strong understanding of the financial markets, including various technical aspects, and have a keen eye for detail. This role is critical in monitoring market activities, ensuring compliance, and identifying any irregularities or unusual trading patterns.

Primary duties and responsibilities

Market Monitoring:

• Continuously monitor trading activities and market data to detect any unusual patterns or potential market abuses.
• Utilize advanced analytics and surveillance tools to identify irregularities in trading behavior.
• Reviewing Trade surveillance alerts and conducting analysis of trading and market activity for asset class and programs such as Equities, Information barriers, Fixed income, Futures/ Options and Asset management

Data Analysis:

• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and potential compliance issues.
• Prepare detailed reports and present findings to management and regulatory bodies as required.
• Investigate market-moving events and create market color, conduct an analysis of the trading in the context of this market color, develop and support a recommendation.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure all market activities adhere to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Stay updated with the latest regulations and industry standards, implementing necessary changes in surveillance processes.

Technical Proficiency:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of financial instruments, trading platforms, and market dynamics.
• Utilize technical analysis and quantitative methods to assess market trends and trading activities.
• Proficiency with Bloomberg, Reuters and other market data tools and aptitude for research.
• Interested in capital markets, current events, and financial news.

Communication:

• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively through well-structured narratives and comprehensive write-ups.

What You Will Need:

• Master’s degree in finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CFA is advantageous.
• 2-4 years’ experience in different product types such as fixed-income securities, equity options and other derivatives such as CDS and CFD.
• Proven experience in market surveillance, compliance, or a related role within financial services.
• Experience with reviewing trading activity for Compliance and familiarity with securities laws and regulations for identifying potential trading violations.
• An understanding of markets and potential market manipulative behavior and a demonstrated ability to conduct reviews relating to regional rules and regulations.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Proficiency in using surveillance and analytics tools.
• Advanced skills in English writing, comprehension, and reading, with a demonstrated ability to produce high-quality reports and analyses.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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