Job Description

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POSITION INFO:
Senior Surveillance Analyst
Location: South Africa
Type: Permanent | Market Regulation
Spot the signals. Uphold market integrity.
This is a specialised surveillance role for a professional who understands the nuances of trading behaviour, regulation, and compliance. If you thrive on investigative analysis and have a sharp eye for market misconduct, this role puts you at the centre of financial oversight.
About the Role
You'll monitor and review trading activity across listed securities to identify potential market abuse, including insider trading and price manipulation. Your insights help inform referrals to the regulatory authority and uphold market confidence through real-time oversight and structured investigations.
What You'll Do
Conduct surveillance across equities, derivatives, and bond markets
Monitor and investigate share price/volume movements in real time
Review company announcements for market-sensitive activity
Identify, assess, and document suspected market abuse
Refer cases to the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)
Support FSCA investigations through to resolution
Conduct quarterly alert optimisations and derivative P&L reviews
Adjudicate error trades and perform operational surveillance tasks
What You Bring
Degree in Maths, , Computer Science, or related quantitative field
5+ years' experience, preferably in market surveillance
Advantageous: experience from another exchange or middle office role
Solid knowledge of trading practices, regulatory frameworks, and financial markets
Analytical thinker with strong communication and investigative skills
What Success Looks Like
Effective identification and reporting of market abuse
Accurate, well-documented referrals to the FSCA
Timely surveillance alerts and regulatory support
Strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders