Surveillance Position Associate

Position Surveillance Associate – Initial 12 Month FTC – Commodities – Hybrid

Our client are seeking a Position Surveillance Associate to join their Market Surveillance function. This is a key role in ensuring the integrity of global commodities and derivatives markets through the monitoring of positions, oversight of reporting, and publication of accurate market data.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of trading activity, regulatory oversight, and market integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor trading positions to identify activity that could impact market integrity.
• Calculate, issue, and oversee compliance with lending rules on a daily basis.
• Assist with receipt, validation, and analysis of exchange-traded and OTC position reports.
• Conduct accountability level monitoring and oversight of large positions.
• Publish market data reports and manage corrections when necessary.
• Work with members and participants to ensure accurate, complete, and timely submission of position data.
• Collaborate with internal operations teams on performance monitoring and reporting.
• Support projects to enhance surveillance systems and processes.
• Assist with regulatory reporting, requests for information, and internal management reporting.
• Draft and maintain clear procedure manuals.
• Stay abreast of market and regulatory developments affecting surveillance practices.

About You

They’re looking for someone with a strong academic and professional foundation, ideally with experience in commodities, derivatives, or financial markets.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Degree (2:1 or above) in Mathematics, Economics, Business, Accounting, or a related quantitative subject.
• Understanding of exchange-traded derivatives, OTC derivatives or commodity markets.
• 1-5 years of experience in Compliance, Risk or Operations.
• Excellent analytical, written, and communication skills.
• Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel (macros desirable).

Desirable Experience:

• Systems design or process improvement projects.
• Development and implementation of surveillance tools and frameworks.

Personal Qualities:

• Highly meticulous with exceptional attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a positive attitude.
• Strong integrity and reliability.
• A collaborative team player.

Why Join Them?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in safeguarding market integrity, contributing to robust regulatory compliance, and supporting the ongoing development of surveillance systems and processes. You’ll be part of a collaborative team with exposure to high-profile projects and regulatory change initiatives.

Please apply below if interested.