66 Surveillance jobs in the United Kingdom

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**OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION**
The Core Compliance department at MUFG plays a critical role in safeguarding the integrity and reputation of the investment bank. It is responsible for ensuring that the firm operates within the framework of applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Within Core Compliance, the EMEA Surveillance Department works closely with sales, trading and business units to identify and manage market abuse risks, executes a comprehensive trade and communication surveillance programme, and promotes a culture of ethical conduct and accountability.
Our Trade Surveillance coverage includes sales and trading activities across multiple asset classes and financial markets within our London Bank and Securities businesses and similar businesses in other EMEA countries. Communications Surveillance covers the UK population and certain EMEA and other overseas operations which affect EMEA business.
**NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS**
None
**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**
The primary purpose of this role is detecting, monitoring, analysing and investigating trading activities of MUFG and its clients to identify possible violations of market abuse regulatory requirements and MUFG trading and compliance policies. In particular, this involves investigating alert referrals submitted by the Level 1 (L1) offshore surveillance team or escalations from the Front Office, ensuring that each case is assessed promptly and thoroughly. You will be responsible for identifying potential indicators of market abuse and escalating cases where appropriate, including those that may lead to the submission of Suspicious Transaction or Order Reports (STORs) to the regulator.
In addition, this role will play an important role in the optimisation of the trade surveillance programme, including delivering testing and calibration exercises of surveillance alerts, identifying and coordinating with our surveillance system vendors to develop new alerts, implementing solutions to increase efficiencies, and supporting and developing the L1 offshore surveillance team.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ In respect of vendor based automated surveillance or EUC alerts, reviewing and investigating all referrals made by the offshore L1 team; documenting and analysing all relevant information to determine if any concerns of suspicious activity merit escalation to the Trade Surveillance Senior Manager and EMEA Head of Surveillance.
+ Working collaboratively with the L1 team, overseeing the quality of alert disposition and providing feedback to support training efforts. In addition, assisting with refresher training modules and any new alert-scenarios that are added to the suite of alerts.
+ Conducting specific sample-based quality assurance testing of the L1 team alert closures to ensure adequacy, completeness and effectiveness.
+ Playing a leading role in the annual calibration and backtesting review process, contributing to the analysis of results and recommendations for parameter changes that could improve the effectiveness of the overall trade surveillance framework.
+ Supporting the delivery of the annual Market Conduct Risk Assessment and being able to effectively engage with the Front Office succinctly over matters of market abuse risk behaviours, to determine appropriate inherent risk ratings.
+ Displaying the ability to draft coherent and effective management action plans in order to remediate issues and gaps in the control framework arising from internal audits.
+ Ensuring that internal policies and procedures are updated accurately and appropriately in accordance with any changes to the surveillance framework.
+ Supporting the training of the L1 team in new products/platforms and market abuse risk typologies, specifically how these will impact alert disposition and the wider surveillance framework.
+ Conducting regular analysis of alert/referral patterns and escalation trends to identify emerging risks, behavioural anomalies, and potential market abuse issues.
+ Assisting with project work involving the automated trade surveillance systems, specifically alert development, UAT design, testing and sign-off. Supporting other members of the Surveillance team with these tasks as necessary.
+ Demonstrating a deep understanding of financial markets, covering major asset classes such as equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, repos, and derivatives-including but not limited to futures, swaps, options and structured products.
+ Having a comprehensive knowledge of relevant regulations and international standards, supporting MUFG's adherence to MiFID II, MAR, FX Global Code, Volcker Rule, amongst others.
+ Being responsible for the extraction, review and analysis of transaction data from source systems in relation to manual FX surveillance. This includes identifying opportunities to automate any manual surveillance processes.
+ Maintaining a positive working relationship with external surveillance system vendors and being a key contact for any incident management, development work and other strategic priorities.
+ Build relationships with wider Compliance, the Front Office teams and Technology in respect of escalation of issues including collating of evidence and supporting rationale.
+ Use automated communications surveillance systems to identify relevant communications between transaction participants and staff to enhance the investigation of trade surveillance referrals.
+ Assist in the preparation of management information for periodic Compliance reports to senior management and wider committees.
+ Ensure that the second line Compliance staff act as an independent challenge to the front office, escalating any concerns about breaches of law, regulation or internal policies.
+ Assisting in the planning and deliver of the Surveillance Team's annual objectives, the supervision of the L1 team, and supporting the Trade Surveillance Senior Manager / EMEA Head of Surveillance in the delivery of the department's and wider Compliance Divisions objectives.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
Essential:
+ Minimum of 6 years of practical experience in a trade surveillance function within an investment banking environment.
+ Experience in executing and managing detailed market abuse enquiries and investigations
**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
**Functional / Technical Competencies:**
Essential
+ In-depth knowledge and expertise of the UK / EU Market Abuse Regulation, other relevant global regulations (e.g., MiFID II, Dodd Frank Act) and relevant FCA regulatory requirements and expectations on market abuse surveillance programmes.
+ Strong knowledge and understanding of UK and EU financial markets across major asset classes (including equities, fixed income, FX, and derivatives (options, futures, swaps, structured products)), trading behaviours and market abuse typologies.
+ Familiarity with surveillance technologies and optimization techniques.
Preferred:
+ Proficiency with trade surveillance platforms such as KX, Nasdaq SMARTS, or similar automated tools.
+ Experience in data analytics or automation to enhance surveillance effectiveness.
**Education / Qualifications:**
Essential
+ Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
Preferred:
+ Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or professional certifications such as CFA, CAMS, or ICA.
**PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS**
+ Excellent communication skills
+ Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability
+ A proactive, motivated approach.
+ The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
+ Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
+ A structured and logical approach to work
+ Strong problem solving skills
+ A creative and innovative approach to work
+ Excellent interpersonal skills
+ The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
+ Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
+ A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
+ Strong numerical skills
+ Excellent Microsoft Office skills
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
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Technical Surveillance Support Officer - Leeds About the job

Job summary

Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC.

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This role doesn't require Technical Surveillance experience, but you will be supporting the day to day running of a surveillance team, involving carrying out important assurance activity of surveillance assets, supporting the team with logistics of equipment, maintenance functions, vehicle fleet management and assisting technical officers with preparing for operational deployments. This can involve designing and making bespoke solutions for collecting evidence or intelligence.

The role may include nights away, extended workdays and changes in working patterns. This role can upskill you in this field and open a career path as you enjoy your career in this field.

HMRC is the UK's tax, payments and customs authority and we have a vital purpose: we collect the money that pays for the UK's public services and help families and individuals with targeted financial support.

HMRC's Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) is responsible for the department's civil and criminal investigations.

FIS provides HMRC with an effective investigation arm to enforce the Department's compliance policies. This enables the Department to deliver against the strategic responsibilities across all the taxes and duties it administers. This includes complex offshore evasion, international smuggling of illicit excise goods, exports of controlled weapons and technology, labour market abuses, VAT and Self-Assessment repayment frauds and a host of other fraud attacks targeted at the tax system.

FIS is home to a wide range of people with a variety of skills and professional backgrounds - including accountants, cybercrime specialists, criminal justice professionals, tax professionals and operational delivery support teams to name but a few. We use a range of powers and approaches to protect funding for UK public services, investigating the most harmful tax cheats and ensuring nobody is beyond our reach.

Job description

This role is both a support function and a potential career pathway to be an operational member of the team. The role will involve supporting members of a busy team carrying out tasks to assist with the operational activities.

The person in the role will not only ensure equipment used for surveillance is operational, but also being part of the team who design and create the solutions that are deployed in live operational scenarios. The team provide a service to wider Investigation and Intelligence directorates within HMRC, finding solutions for when collecting evidence and intelligence becomes challenging using normal conventional methods.

As HMRC strive to modernise our approach to combatting organised crime, our work in Covert Operations is heavily invested in technology to help us achieve our objectives. As well as some of the more traditional surveillance techniques, this role will involve a heavy reliance of technological solutions. As such the vacancy holder will be expected to be proficient in the use and application of technology, as well as willing to develop and learn new skills.

Person specification

Responsibilities will include:

• Working under the supervision of experienced Technical Surveillance Staff.
• Assemble and repair of covert video/audio equipment, tracking equipment.
• Assisting with the design and fabricating of bespoke solutions to technical surveillance challenges.
• Assisting with research and development - contributing to and preparing business cases for the procurement of new equipment and technology.
• Ensuring stock levels of equipment, components and materials are maintained
• Ensuring working areas are maintained and kept to a professional standard.
• Supporting the Technical Surveillance Officers reach operational objectives.
• Ensuring the teams fleet of vehicles are maintained, serviced and operational.
• Provide support for technical equipment for wider investigation and intelligence officers.
• Provide the team with logistics support for the movement of equipment.
• Carry out regular assurance of sensitive surveillance equipment and assets.
• Maintain personal admin.
• Carry out reasonable management requests.

Essential Criteria:

• Excellent Communicator, both orally and written who can understand differing and cross level colleagues and Technology Surveillance stakeholders, whilst able to explain things clearly and concisely in a digestible manner.
• Utilising your strong gravitas and corporate experience utilising Microsoft Office tools to help with administrative and visual tasks. Demonstrating an interest in Technology and this role. Sharing this knowledge requiring flexibility payments to be made to you for this type of work.
• Has a "get up and go" attitude can manage their diaries well, challenge stakeholders when needed and can accommodate for last minute or ad hoc tasks. This includes visiting other offices and being comfortable with travel and being physically with customers at times.
• Hold a full valid UK driving licence at the time of application and be willing to drive official vehicles. Please see below for further information.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience with using power tools and workshop items.
• Experience with IT Networks.
• Experience with low voltage AC/DC electrical systems.
• Experience with working at height including qualifications.
• Either hold or being in the process of obtaining a current electronics, engineering or IT qualification such as City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent.

Flexibility Payment:

This post attracts Flexibility Payments at Level 1a combined with Level 1b, which are paid monthly with salary.

Level 1a allows HMRC flexibility to change your work pattern, at short notice, to meet business needs, Additionally, you will be expected to work longer hours from time to time, at weekends and outside your normal working hours/days (including bank holidays).

Level 1b requires you to undertake periods of On Call. You will be expected to work on call 1 week in 4.

In applying for a position and accepting the FP you agree that you can and will meet those attendance requirements.

Note: Payment of FP is dependent on successful completion of role specific training and you will move to Level 1a+1b FP eligibility in stages (see the attached document for details).

FP levels are reviewed annually - on a business need and personal basis - and may be subject to change.

If you currently receive the Flexibility Payment, which may include Transition Protection and/or a Maintained Pension Value, moving to a new role may affect your payments. please see attached document.

Licences

A full UK car driving licence and willingness to drive on official duty.

We recognise that some people cannot drive due to a disability or underlying health condition and may not be able to meet this requirement. Where this applies, you can apply (you will need to answer Yes to this question to proceed) but will need to declare that you require a reasonable adjustment at the point you receive a provisional offer. The vacancy holder will then discuss your specific requirements to consider if this can be reasonably accommodated in this role.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £31,096, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £9,008 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs.

We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days.

• Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary.
• Family friendly policies.
• Personal support.
• Coaching and development.

To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service

Things you need to know

Selection process details

How to Apply

As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following:

• A name-blind CV including your job history and previous experiences.
• A 500-word Personal Statement. Your Personal Statement should include what excites you about this role and how you meet the Essential Criteria - please show us impacts, outcomes and examples on how you meet these.

Please also complete a separate statement (max 250-words) for the Desirable Criteria, where applicable. This is not essential for the role but may be considered by the vacancy-holder where candidates have the same scores at sift or interview.

Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Sift

In the event of a large number of applications being received, an initial sift may be held on your CV.

At full sift your CV and your Personal Statement will be assessed, with the successful candidates being invited to interview.

We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications.

Interview

During the panel interview, we will assess your Experience by asking you to prepare and deliver a 10-15 minute presentation.

The Presentation should be about a project you have led on or took part in, describing:

- when you have adapted a piece of electronic / electrical / mechanical equipment to be used in a way that deviated from its intended or original use,

or

- when you have created a piece of electrical / electronic / mechanical equipment from scratch in order for this to be of some use to you or others.

Please include in the Presentation: Why did you do this? What issues did you encounter in the project? How did you overcome the issues? What did you learn from the project? Was the end result a success or not sure, and why?

The example you use can be from either a work or home environment.

Interviews will take place via video link (Microsoft Teams).

Sift and interview dates to be confirmed.

Eligibility

Please take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. We understand mistakes sometimes happen but if you contact us later than two working days(Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we will not be able to reopen your application for you. If you do make a mistake with your eligibility form, please contact us via: - Use the subject line to insert appropriate wording for example - 'Please re-open my application - (insert vacancy ref) & vacancy closing date (insert date)'.

To check that you are eligible to apply for this role, please review the eligibility information before submitting your application.

Reserve List

A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles - if this applies to you, we'll let you know via your Civil Service Jobs account.

Merit List

After interview, a single merit list will be created, and you will only be considered for posts in locations you have expressed a preference for. Appointments will be made in strict merit order in line with the set number of roles in each location.

Reasonable Adjustments

We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.

If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:

• Contact the UBS Recruitment team via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.

Complete the "Assistance required" section in the "Additional requirements" page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you're deaf, a Language Service Professional.

Additional Security Information

Please note: in addition to the standard pre-employment checks for appointment into the Civil Service, all candidates must also obtain National Security Vetting at Security Check (SC) clearance level for this vacancy. You will normally need to meet the minimum UK residency period as determined by the level of vetting being undertaken, which for SC is 5 years UK residency prior to your vetting application. If you have any questions about this residency requirement, please speak to the vacancy holder for this post.

Important information for existing HMRC contractual homeworkers

Please note that this role is unsuitable for contractual homeworkers due to the nature and/or requirements of the role.

Terms and Conditions

Customer facing roles in HMRC require the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English and/or Welsh where required. Where this is an essential requirement, this will be tested as part of the selection process.

HMRC has a presence in every region of the UK. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations.

The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. The evidence you provide in your application must relate to your own experiences.

Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant application(s) will be withdrawn from the process.

Recording of interviews is prohibited unless explicit agreement is sought in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulations.

Questions relating to an individual application must be emailed as detailed later in this advert.

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant's details held on the IFD will be refused employment.

A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.

New entrants will join on the minimum of the pay band.

Please note that if you are applying for roles on a part-time basis, the salary agreed will be pro-rata, reflective of the working hours agreed within your contract.

If you experience accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.

For more Information for people applying for, or thinking of applying for, roles at HM Revenue and Customs, please see link: Working for HMRC: information for applicants - GOV.UK.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Join WSP's leading Quality Services (QS) business group as an Associate Quality Surveillance Engineer and play a pivotal role in safeguarding product and service conformity to meet our clients' highest standards. As part of our dynamic team, you will help deliver the highest quality surveillance services across the globe, supporting sectors such as Energy, Industrial, and Transportation. This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career under the guidance of our seasoned and highly qualified Quality Engineers.
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**In this role, you will:**
+ Oversee Quality Control and Assurance of Mechanical and/or Electrical equipment during manufacture, ensuring compliance with national and international standards.
+ Conduct supplier and process audits, contributing to the continuous improvement of our quality systems.
+ Assist in the review, mark-up, and approval of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and associated quality documentation.
+ Engage directly with clients and their supply chains, addressing all quality matters with clear communication.
+ Prepare detailed technical reports that document the results of Quality Surveillance activities.
+ Collaborate with Project Managers, providing technical insights that support inspection and testing activities.
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate:**
+ Recognised craft apprenticeship training and formal engineering qualifications (HNC, HND, BEng, BSc, or equivalent).
+ Experience in any of the following areas is desirable but not essential:
+ Electrical Engineering: Transformers, Generators, Switchgear, Cables, Motors
+ Mechanical Engineering: Valves, Pumps, Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, Rotating Plant, Piping, Pressure Vessels, Compressors
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**Other Attributes**
+ As an Associate Quality Surveillance Engineer, you will need to demonstrate a methodical approach to inspections and problem-solving. You should have the confidence to challenge manufacturers, client contract partners, or client representatives when you identify any non-compliance with project specifications. Your ability to stand firm on quality standards will be key to our success.
+ Detailed reporting is a significant part of a Quality Surveillance Engineer's daily routine. We require candidates who are not only computer literate but also skilled in crafting clear, concise, and technically accurate reports. Your reports will play a vital role in documenting our quality assurance efforts and ensuring that all stakeholders are well-informed.
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**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
**Work-life balance**
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
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We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
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To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
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**Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?**
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
**OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION**
The Core Compliance department at MUFG plays a critical role in safeguarding the integrity and reputation of the investment bank. It is responsible for ensuring that the firm operates within the framework of applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Within Core Compliance, the EMEA Surveillance Department works closely with sales, trading and business units to identify and manage market abuse risks, executes a comprehensive trade and communication surveillance programme, and promote a culture of ethical conduct and accountability.
Our Trade Surveillance coverage includes sales and trading activities across multiple asset classes and financial markets within our London Bank and Securities businesses and similar businesses in other EMEA countries. Communications Surveillance covers the full UK population and certain EMEA and other overseas operations which affect EMEA business.
**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**
+ The primary purpose of this role is to review and investigate communication surveillance alert referrals submitted by the offshore surveillance team, ensuring that each case is assessed promptly and thoroughly. You will be responsible for analyzing information and evidence, engaging with different internal stakeholders and using expert judgement to identify potential indicators of market abuse, market misconduct and other forms of compliance breaches. Any potential issues or areas of compliance concern must be escalated appropriately, including those that may lead to the submission of Suspicious Transaction or Order Reports (STORs) to the regulator. Regular engagement with offshore colleagues is essential to maintain consistency, support quality assurance, and ensure effective communication throughout the referral process.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Ensuring day-to-day operating effectiveness and efficiency of the Communications Surveillance Programme across both electronic and audio communications.
+ Reviewing and investigating all referrals from our offshore Level 1 (L1) Review Team on a timely basis, including enquiring or escalating any issues or potential compliance concerns with relevant internal stakeholders and coordinating with other departments such as Legal, Human Resources, Information / Cyber Security, Data Privacy, and other local Compliance functions in other EMEA offices.
+ Collating evidence, documenting and escalating any potentially suspicious activity, misconduct or policy / compliance breaches to the Communications Surveillance Team Manager and the EMEA Head of Surveillance
+ Engaging with the Trade Surveillance Team on any cross-referencing of alerted communications to trading activities, as required
+ Ongoing training and development of the L1 Review Team and supporting them on any ongoing enquiries and issues
+ Conducting sample-based quality assurance testing of L1 alert closures, based on agreed methodology
+ Supporting continuous improvements in the Communication Surveillance programme, including identifying areas for operational improvements, calibrating alerts and artificial intelligence risk policies appropriately for better quality alert outcomes and enhancing the quality of policies and procedures.
+ Collating and reporting weekly operational management information and key performance indicators
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
Essential:
+ Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in communication surveillance for investment banks and other financial institutions.
**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
**Functional / Technical Competencies:**
Essential
+ Practical experience in using automated communication surveillance systems, including Behavox and Global Relay, to review and investigate alerts
+ Good knowledge and understanding of UK and EU financial markets
+ In-depth knowledge of the UK / EU Market Abuse Regulation, other relevant global regulations (e.g., MiFID II, Dodd Frank Act) and relevant FCA regulatory requirements and expectations on market abuse surveillance programmes.
**Education / Qualifications:**
Essential
+ Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or relevant industry experience
**PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS**
+ Excellent communication skills
+ Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability
+ A proactive, motivated approach.
+ The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
+ Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
+ A structured and logical approach to work
+ Strong problem solving skills
+ A creative and innovative approach to work
+ Excellent interpersonal skills
+ The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
+ Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
+ A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
+ Excellent Microsoft Office skills
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
+ Client Centric
+ People Focused
+ Listen Up. Speak Up.
+ Innovate & Simplify
+ Own & Execute

Our client, a key entity within the UK's aviation infrastructure, is seeking an accomplished and highly skilled Principal Air Traffic Control Officer specializing in Surveillance Operations. This senior position is based at a significant operational hub in **Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK**, and requires an individual with exceptional leadership qualities and extensive experience in managing complex airspace. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic within your designated sector, providing critical guidance and oversight to a team of air traffic controllers and contributing to the strategic development of air traffic management systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct air traffic control services for assigned airspace sectors, focusing on surveillance-based procedures.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of air traffic controllers, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory standards.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of advanced air traffic management systems and technologies.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and identify training needs for ATC personnel.
• Ensure continuous compliance with all national and international aviation regulations and safety standards (e.g., EASA, CAA).
• Participate in safety management systems, including incident investigation, risk assessment, and the development of safety enhancement initiatives.
• Collaborate with other air traffic control units, airlines, and aviation stakeholders to optimize airspace utilization and traffic flow.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of operational procedures and contingency plans.
• Represent the unit in relevant meetings, working groups, and aviation forums.
• Maintain a high level of technical proficiency and operational awareness.
• Lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture and professional conduct.
• Assist in the planning and execution of training programs for new and existing controllers.
• Monitor traffic flows and implement strategies to manage capacity and demand effectively.
• Authorise and oversee operational changes and system upgrades.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A valid Air Traffic Controller Licence with appropriate ratings (e.g., Aerodrome Control, Approach Control, Area Control) and medical certificate.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience as a licensed Air Traffic Controller, with a significant portion in a supervisory or lead role.
• Proven expertise in surveillance-based air traffic management techniques (e.g., Radar, ADS-B).
• Comprehensive knowledge of aviation regulations, ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices, and UK airspace structure.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills under pressure.
• Experience with safety management systems (SMS) and incident investigation.
• Ability to train and mentor junior controllers effectively.
• Familiarity with advanced air traffic management technologies and simulator training.
• A degree in Aviation Management, Aeronautical Science, or a related field is advantageous.
• Strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.

This is an unparalleled opportunity for an experienced Air Traffic Control professional to assume a leadership position at a vital aviation centre, contributing directly to the safety and efficiency of UK airspace.

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Air Traffic Control Specialist with expertise in advanced surveillance systems to join their critical operations team in **Edinburgh, Scotland, UK**. This role is essential for ensuring the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic within controlled airspace. You will be responsible for managing air traffic using state-of-the-art radar, communication, and navigation systems, ensuring adherence to strict safety protocols and regulations. Your duties will include issuing clearances, monitoring aircraft positions, detecting potential conflicts, and coordinating with pilots and other air traffic control units. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of air traffic control procedures, aviation regulations, and advanced surveillance technologies, including ADS-B and advanced radar processing. You must hold valid ATC certification from a recognized authority and have a minimum of (Specify years, e.g., 5) years of experience in a relevant air traffic control environment. Strong decision-making capabilities, excellent situational awareness, and the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure are paramount. You will work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, collaborating closely with fellow controllers, flight dispatchers, and operational management. This role is based at our **Edinburgh** facility and requires a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of aviation safety. Continuous professional development and adherence to strict performance standards are expected. We are looking for an individual with a proven track record of reliability, professionalism, and a deep commitment to the aviation industry. This is a challenging yet rewarding career opportunity for those dedicated to ensuring flight safety.
Responsibilities:

• Control and manage air traffic in assigned airspace.
• Issue clearances, advisories, and instructions to aircraft.
• Monitor aircraft movements using radar and surveillance systems.
• Detect and resolve potential air traffic conflicts.
• Communicate effectively with pilots and other air traffic control units.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant aviation regulations and procedures.
• Maintain situational awareness and provide flight information.
• Operate advanced ATC systems and equipment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of air traffic management procedures.
• Work collaboratively within a team environment to ensure operational efficiency and safety.

Qualifications:

• Valid Air Traffic Controller (ATC) license/rating from a recognized authority (e.g., NATS, EASA equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in air traffic control.
• Proven experience with advanced surveillance systems (e.g., radar, ADS-B).
• In-depth knowledge of air traffic control procedures and aviation regulations.
• Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a high-stakes environment.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal abilities.
• Must be able to pass stringent security and medical checks.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Senior Quant/Risk Professional - AI Model Validation, Python, Trade Surveillance sought by leading investment bank based in the city of London.

**Inside IR35 -2/3 days a week on site**

Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to join a dynamic team focused on validating trade surveillance models. The role involves ensuring that systems used to detect market abuse, insider trading, and other conduct risks are conceptually sound, explainable, and compliant with regulatory standards such as FCA and PRA SS1/23.

The ideal candidate will have a strong quantitative background, hands-on programming experience in Python, and a track record of developing or validating AI/machine learning or statistical models in surveillance or conduct risk contexts.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently validate and periodically review trade surveillance models for robustness and regulatory compliance
• Evaluate data quality, feature engineering, and model performance across surveillance systems
• Review model documentation for conceptual soundness, implementation quality, and governance controls
• Conduct benchmarking, backtesting, and stress testing using Python to challenge model design
• Assess statistical and machine learning-based surveillance systems for transparency and effective alert thresholds
• Provide quantitative and qualitative assessments of model accuracy, stability, and business suitability
• Collaborate with model developers, compliance, and surveillance teams to communicate findings and support remediation
• Produce clear and actionable reports summarising validation outcomes and risk ratings for senior stakeholders
• Support regulatory validation work under FCA and other relevant frameworks
• Contribute to the enhancement of validation methodologies for surveillance models

Skills and Experience

• Experience in data science, machine learning development or validation, or a quantitative role in financial services or regulated industries
• Strong academic background in data science, statistics, mathematics, computer science, or a related field
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess surveillance systems
• Familiarity with configuring, tuning, or validating third-party trade surveillance tools
• Understanding of model governance frameworks and regulatory expectations under MAR and FCA
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting and presenting findings
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage tasks effectively to deliver high-quality outputs
• Proven ability to engage with stakeholders across risk, compliance, and technology functions

Please apply within for further details or call on (phone number removed)

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**Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?**
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
**OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION**
The Core Compliance department at MUFG plays a critical role in safeguarding the integrity and reputation of the investment bank. It is responsible for ensuring that the firm operates within the framework of applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Within Core Compliance, the EMEA Surveillance Department works closely with sales, trading and business units to identify and manage market abuse risks, executes a comprehensive trade and communication surveillance programme, and promotes a culture of ethical conduct and accountability.
Our Trade Surveillance coverage includes sales and trading activities across multiple asset classes and financial markets within our London Bank and Securities businesses and similar businesses in other EMEA countries. Communications Surveillance covers the full UK population and certain EMEA and other overseas operations which affect EMEA business.
**NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS**
None
**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**
The Surveillance Strategy & Governance VP is a senior position who will play a fundamental role in executing the EMEA surveillance strategy, as defined by the EMEA Head of Surveillance and Senior Compliance Management.
This includes supporting the strategic direction and ensuring the effectiveness of the EMEA surveillance programme. The individual will work closely with the EMEA Head of Surveillance in setting strategic priorities, managing the surveillance governance framework and ensuring the end-to-end completeness and adequacy of surveillance controls for trade surveillance across all asset classes, and for electronic and audio surveillance across all communication channels and monitored employees.
The successful candidate will have proven knowledge and experience in robust trade and communications surveillance frameworks, industry best practice and "what good looks like" and relevant regulatory expectation.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Support the EMEA Head of Surveillance in delivering the EMEA surveillance strategy and framework components and the wider Compliance Division's objectives.
+ Manage the surveillance governance framework, including escalation and reporting of management information, analysis and key risk metrics to various senior governance committees and forums across first and second line, and to local compliance management across EMEA.
+ Participate in the end-to-end market conduct risk assessment process, ensuring global alignment of the risk assessment methodology and approach, technical interpretation of market abuse risks across the firm's business and trading activities and the ongoing management of the surveillance book of work to ensure risks remain within risk appetite.
+ Track and manage our EMEA surveillance inventory of controls, issues and actions in line with the MUFG operational risk management framework, ensuring completeness and effectiveness of controls, identifying areas for improvement and implementing remedial actions.
+ Assist in the periodic review of surveillance procedures, systems and controls to determine whether they are up to date and effective to identify/ facilitate remedial action where necessary.
+ Act as technical SME to execute surveillance transformation projects and strategic initiatives, including delivering on surveillance book of work and supporting the global surveillance integration project with US, APAC and Japan.
+ Identify opportunities and implement solutions to enhance surveillance efficiency through data analytics, AI and / or digital transformation tools.
+ Design and establish best practice policies, procedures, standards and systems across trade and communication surveillance to ensure consistency, risk mitigation, effectiveness and alignment to regulatory expectations.
+ Liaise with regulators, auditors and Compliance Testing & Quality Assurance Team to promote a good understanding of the firm's surveillance governance and controls framework.
+ Assist in the management of regulatory inspections / exams, internal audits, and assurance reviews including smooth delivery of information and assisting in the planning and implementation of tactical or strategic solutions to meet their requirements.
+ Foster coordination and engagement with other internal stakeholders, including Business Heads, Front Office Risk & Control, Operational Risk Management, Technology, Compliance Advisory, Financial Crimes Division and Data Governance. This includes addressing substantive matters arising and escalation and presentation of significant issues to senior management of these departments, where necessary.
+ Work with the Compliance Technology and Data Governance teams to align surveillance control development and implementation with strategic goals.
+ Demonstrate and share knowledge of UK and EU market abuse regulatory developments and provide practical and immediate interpretation of regulations in the context of the firm's business activities.
+ Take ownership and lead on managing own career, personal and professional development. Identify opportunities and platforms to enhance Compliance, Regulatory and Financial Industry knowledge and experience to continue to improve product and services knowledge across MUFG which can be reflected in reviews, communications and interactions with stakeholders.
+ Supervise the work of surveillance staff on the team including coaching, supporting and training junior members of the team.
+ Lead horizon scanning activities to identify new and emerging market abuse risks and regulatory developments.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
Essential:
+ Minimum of 10 years' experience of working in a Surveillance function for investment banks or other financial institutions, or within a consulting or regulatory environment predominantly focused on advisory, design and implementation and independent reviews in relation to market surveillance frameworks.
+ Proven experience in leading surveillance risk and control transformation programmes.
**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
**Functional / Technical Competencies:**
Essential
+ In-depth knowledge and expertise of the UK / EU Market Abuse Regulation, other relevant global regulations (e.g., MiFID II, Dodd Frank Act) and relevant FCA regulatory requirements and expectations on market abuse surveillance programmes.
+ Strong knowledge and understanding of UK and EU financial markets across major asset classes, trading behaviours and market abuse typologies.
+ Familiarity with surveillance technologies and optimization techniques.
**Education / Qualifications:**
Essential
+ Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
Preferred:
+ Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or professional certifications such as CFA, CAMS, or ICA.
**PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS**
+ A confident approach, with the ability to provide clear direction to junior team members
+ A strategic approach, with the ability to lead and motivate a high performing team
+ The ability to articulate and implement the vision/strategy for the Surveillance / Compliance department
+ Excellent communication skills
+ Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability
+ A proactive, motivated approach.
+ The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
+ Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
+ A structured and logical approach to work
+ Strong problem solving skills
+ A creative and innovative approach to work
+ Excellent interpersonal skills
+ The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
+ Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
+ A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
+ Excellent Microsoft Office skills
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
+ Client Centric
+ People Focused
+ Listen Up. Speak Up.
+ Innovate & Simplify
+ Own & Execute

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Security Systems Engineer to join a well-established company providing advanced security and fire solutions known for delivering high-quality installations and exceptional customer service.

As a Security Systems Engineer , you will be installing, maintaining, and servicing security systems while gaining exposure to fire alarm systems.

This full-time permanent role offers a salary range of £35,000 - £45,000 and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

• Installing, servicing, and maintaining intruder alarms, CCTV, and access control systems
• Undertaking small works projects across local sites
• Working on a variety of residential and commercial properties
• Supporting integrated systems using the latest technologies
• Expanding your expertise into fire alarm systems through provided training

What we are looking for

• Previously worked as a Security Systems Engineer, Security Engineer, Alarm Engineer, Access Control engineer, CCTV Engineer, Intruder Alarm Engineer, CCTV Installation Engineer or in a similar role.
• Proven experience of 3 years with intruder alarm systems, CCTV, and access control
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in fire alarm systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary
• Medical Insurance
• Company vehicle, tools, and uniform provided
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Local work only, supporting work-life balance
• Exposure to varied and prestigious projects across multiple sectors

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation committed to quality and innovation in security and fire solutions.

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