Trading Surveillance Analyst (fixed-term contract)

at  Nasdaq

Nasdaq is a leading global provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, listing, information and public company services. Through its diverse portfolio of solutions, Nasdaq enables customers to plan, optimize and execute their business vision with confidence, using proven technologies that provide transparency and insight for navigating today’s global capital markets. As the creator of the world’s first electronic stock market, its technology powers more than 100 marketplaces in 50 countries, and 1 in 10 of the world’s securities transactions. Nasdaq is home to approximately 4,000 total listings with a market value of approximately $15 trillion. To learn more, visit:
http://www.nasdaq.com
Nasdaq’s regulatory functions include listings, surveillance, investigations and enforcement, regulatory rule filings and regulatory technology. This framework benefits investors and listed companies trading on Nasdaq exchanges and strengthens our regulatory program in turn enhances the integrity and transparency of the markets, protects investors and develops the next generation of regulatory technologies and processes.
We are now looking for a new team member to join us in Stockholm for a fixed-term contract during 2025!
The Team
Surveillance within Nasdaq works to keep our markets fair and efficient by upholding effective and well-balanced regulation and fairly enforcing our rules. We are at the core of the marketplaces, and we interact with issuers, trading participants, investors and regulators to build and preserve confidence in our markets. We take part in forming rules and practices, and we make important decisions to protect investors and to uphold orderly trading.
The team monitors trading in all asset classes across (equities, fixed income instruments and derivatives) the Nordic marketplaces that Nasdaq operates. Further, the team is responsible for admitting new trading members and to monitor their ongoing compliance in relation to regulations and rules.
Employees within Surveillance are subject to restrictions with regards to trading in securities.
With this position we offer:
This is an exciting opportunity where you will be at the core of the marketplace with the goal to protect the integrity and preserve confidence in our markets. In this role, you will be analyzing trading patterns and identifying abnormal behavior that can indicate suspicious market abuse (e.g., insider trading and market manipulation), together with other forms of breaches of rules.
We offer you the opportunity to be part of one of Nasdaq’s key departments within the exchange side of our business. We are looking for someone with high integrity and analytical skills with the ambition to become an expert in several exciting areas of the financial markets and our products.

Your role and responsibilities will include:

• Surveillance of real time trading and post trade analysis.
• Complete interventions in trading, e.g., trade breaks and suspensions
• Address market participant inquires.
• Perform review of membership applications, and present assessments and conclusions to the Nasdaq decision makers.

We expect you to have:

• Education Required: Degree in Business administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering or other relevant area.
• Strong interest in financial markets and market integrity
• To be a team player and solution-orientated person
• Analytical and able to make quick decisions based on analysis from various sources of information.
• Excellent language skills in both written and spoken English.

And it would be great if you have:

• Experience from financial markets and understanding of trading and financial instruments
• Broad knowledge of Microsoft Excel, proficiency with Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent conflict management and customer service skills.

What will it be like working here?
Nasdaq is a vibrant and entrepreneurial company where everyone is encouraged to take initiative, challenge the status quo and take intelligent risks. We want everyone to feel welcome and bring their authentic self to work. Every day, we are building a culture where we all feel connected, supported and empowered.
What happens now?
This is a fixed term position until December 2025, located in Stockholm. Nasdaq offers a hybrid workplace to find a balance between working from home and collaborating in the office, therefore it’s required to come into the office at least 2 days per week.
If you think you would thrive in this role, then we would love to hear from you! Follow the link to apply in English before December 8. As the selection process is ongoing, we might close the position earlier than the last application day. You must be eligible to work in the EU.
About Nasdaq Stockholm
We offer our employees a strong compensation package that includes annual bonuses, equity grants, as well as an employee stock purchase program. Nasdaq Sweden provides its employees with 32 days of annual vacation (plus 1 additional flex day every two months), a generous pension plan, health insurance, career development programs, and more. We advocate flexible ways of working and have a hybrid remote/in-office setting.
Our Stockholm office is located in the harbor area of Frihamnen, we have a private commuter shuttle running in the morning and evening hours between the office and the Karlaplan metro stop. Our office offers free parking, secure bike storage, and bike/e-bike lending. The office also features a gym and recreational sports room, as well as a restaurant and snack shop.
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.

• Surveillance of real time trading and post trade analysis.
• Complete interventions in trading, e.g., trade breaks and suspensions
• Address market participant inquires.
• Perform review of membership applications, and present assessments and conclusions to the Nasdaq decision makers