Senior Surveillance Analyst

Senior Surveillance Analyst

Location : South Africa

Type : Permanent | Market Regulation

Spot the signals. Uphold market integrity.

This is a specialised surveillance role for a finance 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, Engineering, 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