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Trade Surveillance Analyst


Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: $ 80000 - 150000
Posted: 10 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

About Us

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

About the Role

The Trade Surveillance Analyst is responsible for supporting the firms global Trade and eComm Surveillance Program by identifying assessing and escalating potential violations of firm policies and applicable regulations through the review of trading activity and related conduct.

The role requires strong professional judgment analytical rigor and the ability to evaluate trading behavior in context. The Analyst partners closely with Compliance Legal Technology and investment stakeholders to help safeguard the integrity of the firms investment process.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze surveillance alerts and reports conducting investigations as necessary and documenting findings.

  • Identify patterns that may indicate insider trading market manipulation or misuse of material nonpublic information

  • Apply quantitative and qualitative judgment to assess risk and prioritize reviews

  • Conduct followup analysis including review of trading context market events and related activity

  • Perform business inquiries where required to understand investment rationale

  • Document findings clearly accurately and in line with internal standards

  • Escalate potential issues to senior Compliance or Legal partners as appropriate

  • Contribute to the design enhancement and ongoing maintenance of surveillance programs for both trading activity and electronic communications leveraging AI industry best practices and technology solutions.

  • Collaborate with Compliance Legal IT and other stakeholders to address surveillance issues and enhance controls.

  • Monitor regulatory developments and ensure surveillance processes remain compliant with applicable laws and regulations (e.g. SEC FINRA FCA).

  • Prepare regular management reports on surveillance activities trends and issues.

  • Lead or participate in projects to improve surveillance technology and data analytics capabilities.

  • Respond to regulatory inquiries and support internal/external audits related to surveillance.

Qualifications
  • 3-5 years of experience in trade surveillance compliance or related functions within the financial services industry.

  • Strong analytical capabilities and sound professional judgment

  • Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate conclusions clearly in writing

  • High standards of integrity discretion and attention to detail

  • Knowledge of securities regulations and market abuse risks.

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex information clearly.

  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with senior management.

Preferred Skills
  • Experience in investment management or asset management environments.

  • Strong technology mindset with experience partnering with vendors IT or data teams to enhance surveillance tooling analytics and automation.

  • Experience leading or supporting surveillance system implementations or enhancements.

  • Familiarity with data analytics and automation tools for surveillance.

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications Thats ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill workplace experiences and backgrounds.

As an equal opportunity employer Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression religion creed national origin age ancestry disability (physical or mental) medical condition citizenship marital status pregnancy veteran or military status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability or are assisting a candidate with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs please email us at .

At Wellington Management our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract inspire and retain the best talent in our strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary variable compensation and benefits. The base salary range for this position is:

USD 80000 - 150000

This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills and experience; certifications; and education. This range is an estimate and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process.

Base salaryis only one component of Wellingtons total compensation approach. Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and/ or Incentives if eligible. In addition we offer a comprehensive and high value benefit package to meet the unique needs of our employees and their families and we are committed to fostering a flexible work environment that enables employees to thrive personally and professionally. Examples of our benefits include retirement plan health and wellbeing dental vision and pharmacy coverage health savings account flexible spending accounts and commuter program employee assistance program life and disability insurance adoption assistance back-up childcare tuition/CFA reimbursement and paid time off (leave of absencepaid holidays volunteer sick and vacation time)

We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our support of this commitment our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.


Required Experience:

IC


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If Napoleon had met this Wellington, Waterloo would have taken on a whole new meaning: sound asset management. Wellington Management oversees investments for more than 2,000 institutional clients in some 50 countries. It has approximately $620 billion of assets under management. Clien ... View more

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