Nasdaq is looking for a Legal Counsel to join the Market Surveillance function in Helsinki.
The Surveillance organization monitors issuers’ and trading participants’ compliance with the Exchange rules and other relevant regulations. As a regulatory function being responsible for enforcement, it is crucial that we possess excellent knowledge and understanding on the regulations and related practices that applies to listed companies and always act with the highest level of integrity. Our common goal is to ensure investor protection and that the market’s confidence in Nasdaq, our markets and the securities market in general is maintained.
With this position we offer
This is an exciting opportunity for you to be at the heart of the financial markets playing an important role in ensuring confidence in our markets are maintained. You will be working with a wide variety of tasks ranging from handling the application process for admission to trading all product types on our markets, to supervising the issuer’s ongoing compliance focused on the disclosure obligations. Nasdaq is a leading provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, listing, information and public company services across six continents. We offer you the opportunity to be part of one of Nasdaq’s core departments within the exchanges.

Your role and responsibilities

• Researches newswires for material news affecting listed companies and for potential trading halts.
• Completes regulatory referrals as appropriate to market regulation entity.
• Analyzes trading activity for market participant compliance with relevant trading rules and regulatory compliance, providing summaries and trends to supervisor and/or team.
• Analyzes disposition of real-time alerts for indications of potentially volatile activity by compiling and organizing information from a variety of sources including, internal data and phone interviews with market participants, listed companies and others.
• Conducts real-time surveillance of activity on the company’s securities markets to maintain an orderly marketplace and level playing field for investors, market participants and listed companies, providing anomalies to supervisor.
• Researches regulatory filings, other disclosures and trading information to ensure compliance with relevant standards.

We expect you to have

• Masters of Laws.
• Some years of meaningful experience – from a law firm, regulator, or other company active in financial services.
• Basic understanding of financial regulation, trading and investments.
• Excellent language skills in Finnish and English, both written and spoken.
• Strong analytical skills and possess the ability to make quick decisions based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Be innovative and not afraid to come up with new insights
• Ability to understand financial information and handle stressful situations.
• Be a team player, solution-oriented and a service minded person.

What we offer
At Nasdaq, we strive to challenge the status quo and always look for new ways to do things to improve and exceed the collective goals of our teams, company, and customers. A strong inner drive and adaptability are therefore crucial to succeed at Nasdaq.
You can expect a collaborative, fast-paced, and constantly evolving work environment where you are recognized for your results and ability to drive things forward proactively & persistently. Every day brings many opportunities to learn & grow and rewards with a global impact we build.
We offer a full-time position located in Helsinki, Finland.
Does this sound like you?
If you are someone who has a genuine interest in the financial markets with a high level of integrity, we want to hear from you! As the interview process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible
Come as You Are
Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

• Researches newswires for material news affecting listed companies and for potential trading halts.
• Completes regulatory referrals as appropriate to market regulation entity.
• Analyzes trading activity for market participant compliance with relevant trading rules and regulatory compliance, providing summaries and trends to supervisor and/or team.
• Analyzes disposition of real-time alerts for indications of potentially volatile activity by compiling and organizing information from a variety of sources including, internal data and phone interviews with market participants, listed companies and others.
• Conducts real-time surveillance of activity on the company’s securities markets to maintain an orderly marketplace and level playing field for investors, market participants and listed companies, providing anomalies to supervisor.
• Researches regulatory filings, other disclosures and trading information to ensure compliance with relevant standards