CMS Analyst

Location: London

Corporate Title: Analyst

Department: Compliance Service Unit (CPLE)

Reporting Line: UK Head of Surveillance

Employment Type: Temporary

We are seeking a highly motivated CMS to join our Communications & Trade Surveillance team, with a strong focus on Fixed Income and FX markets.

This role sits within the Compliance Service Unit (CPLE), responsible for safeguarding the firm's market integrity through robust monitoring, detection, and escalation of market conduct risks.

You will play a critical role in proactively identifying potential market abuse, conduct breaches, and regulatory risks through both communications and trade surveillance activities, with an initial focus on communications and a clear Pathway into trade surveillance coverage.

• Conduct communications surveillance across Fixed Income and other capital markets desks, identifying potential misconduct, market abuse, or regulatory breaches
• Progress into trade surveillance coverage across Fixed Income and FX products, analysing trading patterns and behavioural anomalies
• Investigate alerts and produce high-quality case reviews, ensuring clear documentation and escalation where necessary
• Maintain strong oversight of market conduct risks, including insider trading, front running, spoofing, and information leakage

• Ensure compliance with UK and global regulatory obligations related to surveillance (FCA, MAR, etc.)
• Contribute to regulatory reporting and internal investigations, including audit and supervisory reviews
• Support the ongoing development of surveillance frameworks, controls, and methodologies

• Collaborate with global surveillance teams across London, Paris, Casablanca, APAC, and AMER
• Partner with business and compliance stakeholders to enhance surveillance coverage and effectiveness
• Represent Surveillance in key discussions on risk, controls, and regulatory topics

• Drive improvements in surveillance tools, detection scenarios, and analytics
• Develop and enhance metrics (KPIs/KRIs) and management information reporting
• Identify emerging risks and implement proactive surveillance solutions

• Provide guidance and support to junior team members
• Contribute to training, knowledge sharing, and best practice development
• Participate in strategic initiatives shaping the future of surveillance capabilities

• 3+ years' Experience within surveillance, compliance, or Front Office support
• Strong understanding of Fixed Income and/or FX markets
• Exposure to communications and/or trade surveillance frameworks and tools
• Knowledge of market abuse regulations and conduct risk frameworks

• Strong analytical and investigative mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple surveillance reviews and priorities simultaneously
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in global teams
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation

• Experience with industry surveillance platforms (eg, NASDAQ SMARTS, Actimize, Behavox) is advantageous
• English required; French or other languages beneficial

• Be at the forefront of market conduct and surveillance within Fixed Income and FX
• Gain exposure to both communications and trade surveillance disciplines
• Work in a global, collaborative environment with strong regulatory visibility
• Contribute to high-impact projects shaping surveillance strategy and innovation

All employees are expected to:

• Act with integrity, skill, care, and diligence
• Uphold market conduct standards and regulatory expectations
• Promote a strong compliance culture and ethical behaviour

• Team Spirit: Driving collective success across global teams
• Innovation: Enhancing surveillance capabilities and tools
• Responsibility: Acting with integrity and accountability
• Commitment: Delivering excellence in risk management
• Client Orientation: Protecting market integrity and client trust

London, UK

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