What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surveillance Analyst position at Nasdaq?
As a Surveillance Analyst, you'll play a critical role in maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets by monitoring trading activity and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You'll thrive in this position if you're detail-oriented, analytical, and bring a passion for market integrity to a fast-paced, high-impact environment. This is five days a week in-office role.
Key Responsibilities
Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
What We Offer
We’re proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq’s overall success.
In addition to base salary, Nasdaq offers significant other compensation (annual bonus/commissions and equity), benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.
Nasdaq’s programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to:
Key Responsibilities
- - Monitor real-time trading activity and conduct post-trade analysis to detect anomalies and ensure market integrity.
- - Review electronically generated alerts and investigate potential market manipulation or rule violations.
- - Support market interventions such as trade breaks and suspensions under supervisor guidance.
- - Respond to market participant inquiries with clarity and professionalism.
- - Collaborate with compliance, technology, and operations teams to strengthen surveillance processes.
- - Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- - At least 1 year of experience in surveillance, compliance, trading operations, or a related field.
- - Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel; comfortable with Word and PowerPoint.
- - Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to explain complex issues clearly.
- - Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a regulated, fast-paced environment.
- - Experience in financial markets, brokerage operations, or regulatory compliance.
- - Familiarity with market surveillance tools or trading platforms.
Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
What We Offer
We’re proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq’s overall success.
In addition to base salary, Nasdaq offers significant other compensation (annual bonus/commissions and equity), benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.
Nasdaq’s programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to:
- Secure Wealth: 401(k) program with 6% employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, Student loan repayment program up to $10k, Company paid life and disability plans, Generous paid time off
- Prioritize Health: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Health spending account with employer contribution, Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing, Gym membership discounts
- Care for Family: Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions), Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Paid bereavement leave
- Connect with Community: Company gift matching program, Employee resource groups, Paid volunteer days
- Grow Career: Education Assistance Program, Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities