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<span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"72d9cead-5d7c-511f-a089-41bc1b2ad175|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777841,"Arial",469777842,"Arial",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Arial",469769226,"Arial,Times New Roman",268442635,"18",469775450,"Body text Optiver",201340122,"2",134234082,"true",134233614,"true",469778129,"BodytextOptiver",335572020,"1",469778324,"Zsysbasis Optiver"]}">As a Compliance Surveillance Analyst, you'll help strengthen Optiver's compliance and surveillance capabilities by identifying regulatory and market conduct risks in a technology-driven trading environment. Through data-driven analysis and close collaboration across the business, you'll help enable sustainable growth while supporting healthy and transparent financial markets.  You'll collaborate closely with teams across Compliance, Trading, Technology, Risk, and Operations to investigate trading activity, enhance surveillance controls, and develop practical solutions that support innovation while meeting regulatory expectations.  What you’ll do  As a Compliance Surveillance Analyst, your key responsibilities include:  <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Reviewing and investigating surveillance alerts, including those related to market abuse and electronic communications</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Analyzing market and trading data to identify unusual trading patterns and assessing potential compliance risks</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Contributing to the continuous improvement of Optiver's compliance monitoring and surveillance framework</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Designing, testing, and enhancing surveillance controls and tools to detect and prevent unwanted behavior</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Supporting the implementation of regulatory requirements and advising stakeholders on compliance-related matters</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Identifying opportunities to improve compliance processes through technology, automation, and data analysis</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assessing regulatory and trading risks to support informed, risk-based decision making</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Building strong relationships across Compliance, Trading, Technology, Risk, and Operations to promote effective collaboration and a strong culture of compliance</li> </ul> What you’ll get  You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem-solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, collectively tackling some of the toughest challenges in the financial markets In addition, you’ll receive: <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Highly competitive compensation package including performance-based bonus structure </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">401(k) match up to 50% </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sports leagues and more </li> </ul> Who you are  <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">2+ years of experience in compliance surveillance, market abuse surveillance, or a similar compliance role</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong interest in financial markets, trading, and technology</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">High level of integrity and sound judgment when balancing regulatory requirements with business objectives</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong analytical and investigative skills with excellent attention to detail</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Comfortable working with data and technology; experience with SQL, Python, or similar query/programming languages is preferred</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented approach to problem solving</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience working with exchanges or financial regulators is a plus</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; we will not sponsor individuals for employment authorization for this job opening </li> </ul> Who we are  At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and stabilizing the market no matter the conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we prioritize safeguarding the health and efficiency of the markets for all participants. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a respected partner on 100+ exchanges across the globe.  Our differences are our edge. Optiver does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics.<div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description">  Below is the expected base salary for this position. This is a good-faith estimate of the base pay scale for this position and offers will ultimately be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and performance in the interview process. This position will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus (if determined by Optiver) and Optiver’s benefits package with the benefits listed above.   </div><div class="title">Base Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range">$90,000—$115,000 USD</div></div></div>