Assistant Manager - Global Surveillance Oversight

TL;DR

Assistant Manager - Global Surveillance Oversight (Compliance): Supports the delivery of independent second line oversight of the firm’s Surveillance framework with an accent on analytical support, monitoring activity and documentation. Focus on ensuring effective management of Market Abuse risks in line with regulatory expectations, reviewing surveillance performance information, and contributing to governance and assurance outputs.

Location: Hybrid working in Birmingham, Bristol, Halifax, Leeds, Newport or Edinburgh – at least two days per week or 40% of time at one of the office sites

Salary: £57,150 - £69,850

Company

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What you will do

• Support day-to-day delivery of Surveillance Oversight activity for effective management of Market Abuse risks across products and markets.
• Review and analyse Surveillance performance information, including management information, alert trends, quality outcomes and monitoring results.
• Produce data, documentation and analysis to support oversight of policy adherence and alignment with risk appetite.
• Identify and document findings and observations, raising issues to senior colleagues.
• Prepare oversight, assurance and governance outputs, including reports for senior collaborators.
• Maintain audit trail and supporting evidence for Surveillance Oversight and Compliance Assurance activity.

Requirements

• At least 2 years’ experience in Compliance, Conduct Risk, Market Abuse or a related control or risk environment.
• Working knowledge of the UK regulatory framework relevant to Market Abuse and Surveillance.
• Understanding of Compliance frameworks, policies and governance.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and clear written communication.
• Collaborative approach, curiosity, willingness to learn and confidence to raise concerns.

Nice to have

• Working understanding of Global Markets and Coverage activities.
• Exposure to Surveillance activity, alert handling or quality assurance processes.
• Experience supporting trainings in the MAR space.
• Experience with data, MI or analytical tools.
• Experience contributing to regulatory-facing or governance documentation.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working with job share options and flexibility for disabilities.
• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• Annual performance-related bonus and share schemes including free shares.
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, adaptable benefits like discounted shopping.
• Range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.