Surveillance Analyst

About the Position

We’re looking for a Surveillance Analyst to closely monitor Jane Street’s global activity to detect any potentially manipulative or problematic behaviors. Our regulatory landscape is complex and constantly evolving, and you will ensure we remain in compliance by investigating any potential issues and documenting findings as appropriate.

Doing this will require understanding the bigger picture of our daily business activity across the firm, monitoring surveillances, responding to regulatory inquiries, and supporting project work for the Compliance team as needed. 

As our business continues to grow, you’ll work closely with our broader Legal and Compliance team (along with Trading, Operations, and others) to ensure we maintain a deep commitment to regulatory protocol and continue to meet our high standards across the firm.

About You

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; experienced working with large sets of data, exposure to market surveillance and associated investigations is preferred
• Excellent people and communication skills; comfortable interacting with members of several different teams across the firm
• Willing to learn from mistakes and accept constructive criticism
• Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented
• Able to manage competing priorities in a challenging and fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with surveillance products (such as Nasdaq Trade Surveillance) is a plus
• Demonstrates strong technical aptitude; SQL skills are a plus
• Fluency in English required