Trade Surveillance Analyst

Who We Are

Millennium Management is a global investment management firm founded in 1989 that manages approximately $74 billion in assets. Millennium has more than 2,300 employees with offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Over the last 25+ years, our mission has remained constant: to deliver the alternative investment industry’s highest quality returns to our investors, and to maintain a commitment to our principles of integrity, discipline and excellence.

Responsibilities

• General electronic communications and trading surveillance reviews, including focus on potential insider trading and market manipulation.
• Monitor daily surveillance reports using exception reports and other tools.
• Review surveillance alerts, conduct analysis and escalate findings as needed.
• Assist the investigation and handling of the inadvertent receipt of material non-public information (MNPI).
• Interact with the business and compliance teams on a daily basis to provide advice and guidance to firm personnel on compliance matters.
• Assist with regulatory examinations, inquiries, investigations and projects, as necessary.
• Draft and amend compliance related policies and procedures.
• Monitor regulatory changes, updates and industry-wide compliance initiatives.
• Undertake and lead special compliance related projects involving various inter-department stakeholders.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics or a related field is preferred, with a strong academic record.
• 3+ years of experience; prior surveillance or related experience at regulatory authority, bank/broker or buy-side firm is ideal.
• Experience in the securities and trading industry preferred.
• Knowledge of US financial markets preferred.
• Previous experience working with third-party surveillance platforms.
• Exceptional written, analytical, and research skills and the ability to apply both quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively and independently with all levels of management and staff.
• Candidate must have strong communication, analytical skills and a desire to learn.
• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and the ability to identify complex problems, review related information to develop and evaluate options.
• Must be a phenomenal teammate, able to work with others, enthusiasm for trading markets.
• Proficient to advanced computer skills including Bloomberg, MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.