Compliance Surveillance Analyst (Contract)
Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 from home)
£124 – £170 per day (base pay)
12-month contract
BYOD (Bring Your Own Laptop required)
About the Role
We are seeking a Compliance Surveillance Analyst to join a risk management team for a leading investment bank based in Belfast.
This role plays a key part in monitoring and identifying potential market abuse, misconduct, or breaches of regulatory requirements across a global financial services environment.
You will support the design, implementation, and ongoing oversight of surveillance controls, working closely with stakeholders across compliance, legal, audit, and front-office teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and analyse surveillance alerts relating to trading activity (firm, employee, and client)
- Document findings clearly and escalate suspicious or anomalous activity where appropriate
- Assist in gathering and analysing trade data for responses to regulatory and exchange inquiries
- Support compliance teams in identifying trends, risks, and potential control gaps
- Communicate surveillance findings effectively to internal stakeholders and senior management
- Collaborate with Legal, Internal Audit, and Compliance teams on investigations and reviews
- Respond to internal requests and assist with assurance activities
- Support hotline handling and data entry tasks where required
- Ensure adherence to regulatory standards, internal policies, and ethical practices
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in compliance, surveillance, financial services, or a related field preferred
- Basic understanding of compliance regulations, risks, and surveillance typologies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Proactive, adaptable, and able to work independently
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred), or
- Relevant experience within financial services, regulatory bodies, or legal/consulting environments
- Advanced qualifications are a plus
If you’re looking to build or deepen your career in compliance surveillance within a dynamic financial environment, this is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a global setting.
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