Trade Surveillance & Risk Analyst

Senior Operational Risk Manager

Location: London Office 

Full-Time | Hybrid

Join Finalto and Be the First Line of Defense Against Market Misconduct.

At Finalto Financial Services, we’re known globally for providing top-tier multi-asset execution, prime brokerage, and trading technology to institutions and high-net-worth individuals. As an FCA-regulated investment firm, our reputation for compliance, integrity, and innovation has earned us the title of “Best Liquidity Provider” four years running at the Finance Magnates industry awards.

We are now looking for a Trade Surveillance & Risk Analyst to join our growing Risk and Compliance function in London. This is a pivotal role where your vigilance, analytical mindset, and regulatory expertise will directly support market integrity and help us stay ahead of evolving compliance requirements.

🧩 What You’ll Be Doing

• Monitor Markets in Real-Time: Conduct daily trade surveillance across derivatives and other asset classes to detect signs of market abuse, insider trading, or irregularities.
• Investigate Alerts: Dive deep into trading data and system-generated alerts. Analyze patterns in conjunction with news and market movements to identify potential issues.
• Report & Escalate: Prepare detailed investigations and escalate STORs to the MLRO or internal committees as needed.
• Support Compliance & Risk: Collaborate with the Risk and Compliance teams to ensure regulatory compliance across all trading activities. Assist in refining surveillance procedures.
• Enhance Systems: Work alongside IT to optimise surveillance tools and ensure effectiveness through rigorous testing and feedback loops.
• Provide Market Insight: Keep abreast of regulatory developments, market trends, and best practices. Translate this into actionable intelligence for the team.
• Training & Education: Assist in training stakeholders on surveillance systems and regulatory updates.
• Best Execution Oversight: Daily monitoring and alert management to ensure best execution requirements are met across the firm.
• Research & Advisory: Support the CRO and Head of Compliance with research and advisory on emerging legislation and regulatory shifts.
• Project Collaboration: Join internal projects, bringing a risk and compliance lens to strategic and operational initiatives.

🧠 What You Bring

• 4–5 years’ experience in a surveillance, risk, or compliance role at an FCA-regulated firm.
• In-depth knowledge of Market Abuse Regulation (MAR), MiFID II, SYSC, and related compliance topics.
• Solid understanding of financial crime disciplines: AML, Sanctions, ABC, Fraud, JMLSG guidance.
• Experience with trade surveillance tools, Excel, SQL, and ideally Bloomberg or Refinitiv.
• A data-driven, investigative mindset with a high attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills — able to translate complex data into clear, actionable findings.

🎓 Your Background

• Ideally a background in Compliance, Risk, or Audit.
• Education or certifications relevant to regulatory finance or risk disciplines are a plus.

💼 Why Finalto?

At Finalto, you’ll be more than a watchdog — you’ll be a vital part of a globally respected team pushing the standard of compliance higher. We offer a hybrid working model, supportive team culture, and exposure to international markets and trading strategies.

You’ll have the chance to grow in a high-impact role, working closely with the CRO, Compliance, Legal, and Front Office to ensure our firm’s integrity remains untouchable.

📨 Apply Today

Send your CV and a brief cover note to vicki.lawrence@finalto.com and let’s talk about your next challenge in market surveillance.