We are looking for a Senior Market Surveillance Analyst who will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing trading activities to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and internal policies. This role focuses on detecting market abuse, fraud, or unusual trading patterns and escalating issues as necessary.

What you'll do:

Insider trading reviews across all asset classes (cash equities, equity derivatives, corporate bonds)

Real time monitoring and review of significant share price and share volume reactions
Monitor and review price-sensitive company announcements falling on your allotted roster
Preparation and presentation of referral documentation to the Financial Sector Conduct Authority for further investigation at monthly market abuse meetings

Price manipulation reviews across asset classes (cash equities, commodity derivatives, bond market)

Monitor and independently conduct reviews of allegations of prohibited trading practices to identify prohibited trading practices
Review and signoff of market abuse alerts
Conduct quarterly alert optimization reviews
Real time monitoring and review of share price reactions to identify prohibited trading practices
Preparation and presentation of referral documentation to the Financial Sector Conduct Authority for further investigation at monthly meetings

Derivative profit and loss reviews

Execution of derivative profit and loss reviews

Surveillance (operational) processes

Adjudication of error trades across asset classes
Execution of all other surveillance processes in line with agreed timelines

Your expertise:

5 years' experience preferably in market surveillance
On the job training
Pricing of derivative instruments

Qualifications required:

Degree in Financial/Quantitative Field (Maths, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Big Data, etc.)
Other information applicable to the opportunity:

Permanent Position
Work Model: Hybrid (Every Wednesday)
Location: Sandton

Desired Skills:

• Adaptability
• Authenticity
• Partnership
• Ingenuity
• Mastery