Data Analyst - Surveillance

Support Nasdaq’s Market Regulation team in Philadelphia by analyzing trading and assisting options surveillance to help uphold market integrity and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct post-trade options surveillance and support surveillance reviews across targeted products and order types
• Monitor real-time trading activity and review account transactions to support market integrity and regulatory compliance
• Assist with identifying unusual trading patterns and responding to market participant inquiries under team guidance
• Learn to extract and analyze trading data to support regulatory referrals and help optimize surveillance parameters

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field; or up to 2 years of relevant work experience
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a regulated and fast-paced financial environment
• Analytical mindset with interest in data, trading activity, and market behavior
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Basic proficiency in Excel; familiarity with data querying or analysis is a plus

Technology

• Excel

Nice to Have

• Experience or coursework related to securities markets, financial regulation, or compliance
• Exposure to data tools or query languages used in analysis and reporting
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when reviewing large datasets

Benefits

• 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
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health spending account with employer contribution
• Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing
• Gym membership discounts
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility benefits
• Paid bereavement leave
• Company gift matching program
• Employee resource groups
• Paid volunteer days
• Education Assistance Program
• Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities

Location: Philadelphia, PA (hybrid)

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field