Market Abuse Operational Assistant (Finance)

TL;DR

Market Abuse Operational Assistant (Finance): Monitoring and investigating customer trading activity to protect the business and customers from market abuse with an accent on data analysis and regulatory compliance. Focus on identifying suspicious behaviors, conducting risk-based investigations, and producing management information for audit readiness.

Location: Hybrid (Leeds, UK). Initially office-based for training; requires at least 40% office attendance.

Salary: £26,200 - £27,530

Company

A leading UK financial institution transforming the future of finance.

What you will do

• Conduct day-to-day technical investigations into customer accounts and trading activity to identify potential market abuse risks.
• Analyze data to detect unusual or suspicious behaviors and escalate concerns according to Group policies.
• Make risk-based decisions and manage escalations within defined authority levels.
• Produce accurate management information (MI) to support risk oversight, performance monitoring, and audit readiness.
• Maintain expert knowledge of investment products, equity trading, and relevant market regulations.
• Propose and implement improvements to existing operational processes and systems.

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risk indicators within complex data.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail, specifically for working in a controlled and audited environment.
• Ability to present factual information in a logical, structured way.
• Sound judgement and decision-making capabilities to ensure appropriate risk outcomes.
• Must be based in or be able to commute to Leeds, UK to meet hybrid working requirements.

Nice to have

• 1+ years of experience working within an Investment Platform or Stockbroking Firm.
• 1+ years of experience in market surveillance.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• Annual performance-related bonus and share schemes including free shares.
• 22 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working options, including hybrid working and job share.
• Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.