Analyst, Compliance Surveillance

3 weeks ago

Taguig, Philippines Northern Trust Full time

Overview

Sr Consultant, Talent Acquisition - 2nd Vice President at Northern Trust. Global financial institution with a history dating back to 1889. Focused on innovative financial services, client service, and integrity.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct daily reviews and analysis of trading activity across FX and other asset classes, using surveillance tools to identify potential market abuse or irregularities.
  • Generate and investigate alerts related to insider trading, market manipulation, and other misconduct.
  • Escalate suspicious activities to senior management and compliance teams with detailed analysis.
Regulatory Compliance
  • Adhere to global regulatory frameworks, including MiFID II, MAR, Dodd-Frank, and other jurisdiction-specific rules.
  • Collaborate with compliance and legal teams to maintain a robust surveillance framework aligned with evolving regulations.
  • Provide specialized monitoring of FX trading activities, including spot, forwards, and derivatives.
  • Identify trends and behaviors indicating market manipulation (e.g., front-running, spoofing).
Cross-Asset Expertise (Beneficial)
  • Contribute to surveillance across equities, rates, and fixed income to strengthen overall surveillance capability.
Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Partner with front-office teams, compliance, and technology to ensure surveillance systems are effective and up to date.
  • Provide insights and recommendations for process improvements and control enhancements.
Reporting and Documentation
  • Prepare clear, concise, and timely reports for senior management and regulators.
  • Maintain meticulous records of investigations and outcomes.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a trade surveillance role within a bank, regulator, or similar financial institution.
  • Strong knowledge of market abuse behaviors including insider trading and market manipulation.
  • Solid understanding of global regulatory frameworks such as MiFID II, MAR, Dodd-Frank, and related regulations.
  • Expertise in FX surveillance, with experience monitoring FX spot, forward, and derivatives markets.
  • Exposure to equities, rates, and fixed income is advantageous.
  • Proficiency with surveillance tools such as NICE Actimize, TradingHub, or similar platforms.
Skills and Competencies
  • Analytical mindset to assess complex trading behaviors and identify anomalies.
  • Strong written and verbal communication for drafting reports and stakeholder engagement.
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Team-oriented with collaborative problem-solving.
Preferred Skills
  • Understanding of global FX markets and trading strategies.
  • Familiarity with SQL or data analytics tools for in-depth analysis.
  • Experience with PowerBI.
Working With Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative culture with financial strength and stability to explore new ideas. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and the company supports communities we serve. Apply today and build your career with us.

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email

We value an inclusive workplace and flexible work arrangements.

About Our Manila Office

The Northern Trust Manila office celebrated a decade of excellence in 2024. It is a dynamic hub with a diverse workforce and a focus on meaningful impact and sustainable growth.

Job Details
  • Seniority level: Associate
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Analyst and Finance
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