Senior Data Analyst - Surveillance

As a Market Surveillance Analyst reporting to the Director of Compliance, you'll play a critical role in protecting market integrity by monitoring trading activity, investigating alerts, and supporting Ocean's clients with their compliance and surveillance obligations. You'll help ensure markets operate fairly while providing actionable insights to internal teams and external clients.

You'll thrive in this position if you're detail-oriented, analytical, and bring a passion for maintaining trust in financial markets within a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze trading activity and investigate real-time alerts to identify potentially abusive trading behavior and market anomalies.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive written reports and analyses for management and client review.
• Partner with clients, legal teams, and internal stakeholders to address market surveillance inquiries and strengthen compliance programs.
• Support audits, examinations, and regulatory technology projects that drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and deliver training programs and maintain documentation that ensures effective surveillance practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in market surveillance, compliance, trading operations, or equities markets.
• Strong understanding of equities markets, trading strategies, and regulatory obligations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Clear communicator with experience preparing professional reports and working collaboratively across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with regulatory technology platforms or surveillance systems.
• Familiarity with SEC regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analytics tools.
• FINRA Series 7 license preferred.
   

This position will be located in Philadelphia and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in-office, subject to change, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

What We Offer

We’re proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq’s overall success.

In addition to base salary, Nasdaq offers significant other compensation (annual bonus/commissions and equity), benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.

Nasdaq’s programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to:

• Secure Wealth: 401(k) program with 6% employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, Student loan repayment program up to $10k, Company paid life and disability plans, Generous paid time off
• Prioritize Health: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Health spending account with employer contribution, Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing, Gym membership discounts
• Care for Family: Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions), Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Paid bereavement leave
• Connect with Community: Company gift matching program, Employee resource groups, Paid volunteer days
• Grow Career: Education Assistance Program, Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page.