At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct daily investigations and analyse trading activities for potential market abuse.
- Company: Join a leading UK business committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Benefits: Enjoy a generous pension contribution of up to 15% and an annual performance-related bonus.
- Other info: The role is hybrid, requiring at least two days in the office weekly.
- Why this job: Be part of a fast-paced team focused on protecting customers from market abuse.
- Qualifications: Requires 1 year’s experience in market surveillance and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 26200 - 26200 £ per year.
Salary: £26,200
Location: Leeds
Hours: Full‑time, 35 Hours
Working Pattern: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time in the office. Initially you will be office‑based for training and hands‑on support.
Responsibilities
This role sits within the Market Abuse Team supporting D2C Investments and plays a key part in protecting customers and the business from market abuse. You’ll be responsible for completing day‑to‑day technical and investigative activity, including reviewing customer accounts and trading activity where potential market abuse concerns are identified. The role is fast‑paced and operates within a highly regulated and audited environment, so a risk‑based approach, strong attention to detail, and sound judgement are essential.
In this role you’ll:
- Complete a range of investigatory and analytical tasks to identify potential market abuse risks;
- Make appropriate risk‑based decisions within agreed authority levels and escalate concerns in line with procedures;
- Deliver a professional and customer‑focused service through clear written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders where required;
- Collate daily processing data and produce accurate management information (MI) to support risk oversight, performance monitoring, and audit readiness;
- Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of investment products, equity trading, and relevant markets, proactively supporting your own continuous professional development;
- Identify opportunities to improve existing processes, procedures, and systems, contributing to continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to review data and identify potential risk indicators;
- Good judgement and decision‑making skills to ensure appropriate customer and risk outcomes;
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly in a controlled and audited environment;
- Ability to present factual information in a logical and structured way;
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team;
- Flexible and adaptable, able to respond to changing priorities and workloads;
- 1 year’s experience of working within an Investment Platform or Stockbroking Firm;
- 1 year’s experience of working in market surveillance.
Benefits
- A generous pension contribution of up to 15%;
- An annual performance‑related bonus;
- Share schemes including free shares;
- Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping;
- 22 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top;
- A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.
Equal Opportunity & Diversity
Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities and we’re committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop.
Additional Statement
We recognise that skills are developed in many ways, so if you have relevant, transferable experience, we encourage you to apply.
Market Abuse Operational Assistant in Leeds employer: Lloyds Bank plc
Located in Leeds, this company offers a supportive environment with a focus on continuous professional development. Employees benefit from flexible lifestyle perks and a commitment to wellbeing initiatives. Join a diverse team dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace.
