Associate - Surveillance (Fintech)

TL;DR

Associate - Surveillance (Fintech): Conducting daily trade surveillance reviews to detect and escalate market manipulation and abusive trading activity with an accent on equities and listed options. Focus on analyzing order lifecycle data, identifying spoofing and layering, and utilizing Nasdaq Trade Surveillance (NTS) to ensure market integrity.

Location: New York, NY. Required to be in the office 4 days per week.

Salary: $95,000–$110,000

Company

hirify.global is a diversified financial services firm modernizing the brokerage ecosystem with a cloud-native clearing and custody system.

What you will do

• Conduct daily trade surveillance reviews for active trader clients using Nasdaq Trade Surveillance (NTS).
• Analyze order lifecycle data to identify abusive practices like spoofing, layering, and wash trading.
• Perform cross-product surveillance across equities and listed options.
• Document findings in case management systems and escalate potential issues to senior personnel.
• Prepare case summaries for the Trade Surveillance Committee and provide feedback on alert performance.
• Identify surveillance gaps and emerging risks related to new products or trading behaviors.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience using NTS in a broker-dealer or exchange environment.
• Proven track record of investigating market manipulation alerts (layering, spoofing, etc.).
• Strong understanding of equities and listed options markets, order types, and execution mechanics.
• Ability to distinguish legitimate trading strategies from abusive conduct.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and documentation skills.
• Must be based in New York, NY to comply with the 4-day in-office requirement.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages including company equity.
• 401k matching and full medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Gender-neutral parental leave.
• In-office perks including lunch stipends, fully stocked kitchens, and happy hours.
• Collaborative culture that values diversity in ideas and experiences.