Manager - Global Surveillance Oversight in Birmingham

We support flexible working – click here for more information on flexible working options.

Flexible Working Options: Hybrid Working, Job Share

Salary: £84,051 - £102,729

Locations: Bristol, Edinburgh, Newport, Halifax, Leeds, Birmingham

Hours: Full‑time

Working Pattern: Hybrid – at least two days per week (40%) in one of the office sites

About This Opportunity

The Manager, Surveillance Oversight supports the delivery of independent second line oversight of the firm’s Surveillance framework, helping to ensure effective management of Market Abuse risks across products and markets. The role sits within 2LoD Conduct & Compliance and works closely with Senior Manager and Global Head colleagues to deliver day‑to‑day Surveillance Oversight activity, supporting governance and assurance and contributing to well‑evidenced risk‑management outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day‑to‑day oversight of Surveillance activity, supporting effective management of Market Abuse risks in line with policy, regulatory expectations and risk appetite.
• Review Surveillance performance information (management information, alert trends, quality outcomes and follow‑up actions), raising observations and concerns through appropriate Compliance channels.
• Support governance activity by contributing to Surveillance‑related forums and working groups, providing oversight input and clear documentation of observations and outcomes.
• Act as a 2LoD point of contact for Surveillance‑related matters, supporting alert outcomes, near‑miss reviews and STOR processes through informed challenge and clear record‑keeping.
• Undertake Compliance monitoring, assurance or testing activity over Surveillance controls, supporting assessment of design and operating effectiveness and documenting findings clearly.
• Provide advisory support on the application of Compliance policies and standards relating to Market Abuse and Surveillance, including business or operating model change.
• Build effective working relationships across Surveillance, Compliance, Risk, Technology and Front‑Office teams to support coordinated and proportionate outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Surveillance Oversight tools, approaches and documentation.

Required Experience

• You’ll bring at least 4 years’ experience working within Compliance, Conduct Risk, Market Abuse or a related control or oversight function, ideally within a Global Markets or investment banking environment.
• You’ll have experience supporting oversight, advisory or assurance activity over Surveillance or comparable monitoring frameworks, with a good knowledge of Market Abuse regulation and supervisory expectations.
• You’ll be comfortable analysing information, documenting judgements and providing constructive challenge, while working effectively with a wide range of collaborators.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and clear written communication are critical.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting a second line Surveillance Oversight or Market Abuse governance framework.
• Solid understanding of UK regulatory environment and working knowledge of EU/US regimes.
• Exposure to Surveillance alert handling, near‑miss reviews or STOR processes.
• Experience working alongside Surveillance technology, data or QA teams.
• Experience contributing to governance forums or assurance activity.
• A collaborative working style that supports constructive challenge and learning.

Benefits

• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• Annual performance‑related bonus
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top
• Range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

EEO Statement

We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns. As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long‑term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme. We’re committed to creating a values‑led culture and building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.