Compliance Surveillance Analyst
Optiverus · Chicago, Illinois, United States · Posted Jul 8, 2026
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As a Compliance Surveillance Analyst, you'll help strengthen Optiver's compliance and surveillance capabilities by identifying regulatory and market conduct risks in a technology-driven trading environment. Through data-driven analysis and close collaboration across the business, you'll help enable sustainable growth while supporting healthy and transparent financial markets.
You'll collaborate closely with teams across Compliance, Trading, Technology, Risk, and Operations to investigate trading activity, enhance surveillance controls, and develop practical solutions that support innovation while meeting regulatory expectations.
What you’ll do
As a Compliance Surveillance Analyst, your key responsibilities include:
Reviewing and investigating surveillance alerts, including those related to market abuse and electronic communications
Analyzing market and trading data to identify unusual trading patterns and assessing potential compliance risks
Contributing to the continuous improvement of Optiver's compliance monitoring and surveillance framework
Designing, testing, and enhancing surveillance controls and tools to detect and prevent unwanted behavior
Supporting the implementation of regulatory requirements and advising stakeholders on compliance-related matters
Identifying opportunities to improve compliance processes through technology, automation, and data analysis
Assessing regulatory and trading risks to support informed, risk-based decision making
Building strong relationships across Compliance, Trading, Technology, Risk, and Operations to promote effective collaboration and a strong culture of compliance
What you’ll get
You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem-solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, collectively tackling some of the toughest challenges in the financial markets
In addition, you’ll receive:
The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
Highly comp etitive compensation package including performance-based bonus structure
401(k) match up to 50%
Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
Extensive office perks , including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sports leagues and more
Who you are
Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification
2+ years of experience in compliance surveillance, market abuse surveillance, or a similar compliance role
Strong interest in financial markets, trading, and technology
High level of integrity and sound judgment when balancing regulatory requirements with business objectives
Strong analytical and investigative skills with excellent attention to detail
Comfortable working with data and technology; experience with SQL, Python, or similar query/programming languages is preferred
Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented approach to problem solving
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Experience working with exchanges or financial regulators is a plus
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; we will not sponsor individuals for employment authorization for this job opening
Who we are
At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and stabili z ing the market no matter the conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we prioriti z e safeguarding the health and efficiency of the markets for all participants. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a respected partner on 100+ exchanges across the globe.
Our differences are our edge. Optiver does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics.
Below is the expected base salary for this position. This is a good-faith estimate of the base pay scale for this position and offers will ultimately be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and performance in the interview process. This position will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus (if determined by Optiver) and Optiver’s benefits package with the benefits listed above.
Base Salary Range
$90,000 $115,000 USD