Programmatic / Forensic / Surveillance Associate
Who We Are
Millennium Management is a global investment management firm founded in 1989 that manages approximately $74 billion in assets. Millennium has more than 2,300 employees with offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Over the last 25+ years, our mission has remained constant: to deliver the alternative investment industry’s highest quality returns to our investors, and to maintain a commitment to our principles of integrity, discipline and excellence.
Responsibilities
- General electronic communications and trading surveillance reviews,
- including focus on potential insider trading and market manipulation.
- Monitor daily surveillance reports using exception reports and other tools.
- Review surveillance alerts, conduct analysis and escalate findings as needed.
- Assist the investigation and handling of the inadvertent receipt of material non-public information (MNPI).
- Interact with the business and compliance teams on a daily basis to provide advice and guidance to firm personnel on compliance matters.
- Assist with regulatory examinations, inquiries, investigations and projects, as necessary.
- Draft and amend compliance related policies and procedures.
- Monitor regulatory changes, updates and industry-wide compliance initiatives.
- Undertake and lead special compliance related projects involving various
- inter-department stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics or a related field is preferred, with a strong academic record.
- 8 - 10 years of experience; prior surveillance or related experience at regulatory authority, bank/broker or buy-side firm is ideal.
- Experience in the securities and trading industry preferred.
- Knowledge of US financial markets preferred.
- Previous experience working with third-party surveillance platforms.
- Exceptional written, analytical, and research skills and the ability to apply both quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work effectively and independently with all levels of management and staff.
- Candidate must have strong communication, analytical skills and a desire to learn.
- Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously.
- Attention to detail and the ability to identify complex problems, review related information to develop and evaluate options.
- Must be a phenomenal teammate, able to work with others, enthusiasm for trading markets.
- Proficient to advanced computer skills including Bloomberg, MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
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