Market Surveillance Technical Lead (SQL, Python, Financial Markets)
Durham, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Senior
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Full-time
Posted 20d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of Surveillance Data Analysts to monitor and enhance systems related to financial transactions and securities activity. Oversee daily operational tasks, troubleshoot complex SQL issues, and partner with stakeholders to ensure data integrity and system stability.
Requirements
Requires strong expertise in MS SQL and PySpark, along with a solid understanding of financial market trade lifecycles and holdings data. Candidates must have demonstrated leadership experience and a background in market surveillance, compliance, or fintech.
Full job description
The Opportunity:
ACA is seeking an Application Support Lead for our Surveillance Applications to lead a team of analysts responsible for monitoring, supporting, and enhancing surveillance data and systems related to financial transactions and securities activity. This role blends strong technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality surveillance support, maintaining data integrity, and driving client satisfaction across ACA Technology platforms.
What you’ll do:
Lead and mentor a team of Surveillance Data Analysts, providing day-to-day guidance, coaching, and performance management
Oversee execution of daily operational tasks across the surveillance support function, ensuring timely issue resolution and system stability
Act as a subject matter expert in surveillance data, including trade activity, securities, and holdings
Troubleshoot complex data and system issues within MS SQL environments, identifying root causes and implementing scalable solutions
Ensure integrity, accuracy, and completeness of surveillance data across platforms
Partner with internal stakeholders and clients to resolve issues, communicate updates, and implement enhancements
Manage system configurations and support ongoing platform improvements, particularly within the surveillance modules
Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and efficiency gainsCoordinate incident management and escalation processes, ensuring high-quality service delivery
Support onboarding and training of new team members
To qualify for the role, you must have:
Strong experience with MS SQL (querying, troubleshooting, performance tuning
Experience using PySpark (Python) scriptingSolid understanding of financial markets, including securities, trade lifecycles, and holdings data
Proven ability to analyze and resolve complex data-related issues in a technical environmentDemonstrated leadership or team coordination experience
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skillsPrior experience in a market surveillance, compliance, or fintech environment
Skills and attributes for success:
Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages for data analysis
Background in client-facing roles or managing client relationships within a support model
Highly motivated and results-driven, with a proactive approach to learning and career growth; able to contribute to both internal initiatives and client-facing projects
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, demonstrating leadership qualities when necessary.
Continuously learning mindset, with a desire to stay updated with the latest technologies and industry trends.Dedicated to upholding ACA’s high-quality standards and customer service focus.
Nice to have experience with AWS, New Relic, Postman, Linux/Bash, and Lambda
Related keywords
MS SQLPySparkPythonMarket SurveillanceFinancial TransactionsSecuritiesHoldings DataTrade LifecyclesMarket AbuseInsider TradingSpoofingWash TradesAWSNew RelicPostmanLinux
ACA Group (“ACA”) is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services.
Industry
Business Consulting and Services
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
2002
Headquarters
New York, NY
LinkedIn followers
56,142
ACA Group is the leading governance, risk, and compliance advisor to the financial services industry. For over 20 years, we’ve been a trusted partner to financial institutions—helping firms reduce risk, fuel growth, and protect their business.
Founded by former regulators, ACA combines deep industry expertise with powerful regulatory technology to transform compliance from a requirement into a strategic advantage. We are the only end-to-end GRC provider that integrates expert advisory, managed services, distribution solutions, and analytics with our ComplianceAlpha® platform.
Our global team brings clarity, confidence, and innovation to every engagement—enabling clients to meet evolving regulatory demands and lead with confidence.
We’re proud to deliver trusted AI and technology solutions that help firms streamline and enhance compliance oversight, surveillance, and monitoring. From regulatory change management to marketing reviews, we help firms build smarter, more scalable compliance programs.
For more information, please visit www.acaglobal.com
Offices: 685 3rd Avenue, Floor 31, New York, NY 10017, US · 11 Strand, London, England WC2N 5HR, GB · 3 Canal Plaza 3rd Floor, Portland, ME 04101, US · 1301 Poplar Drive, 3rd Floor, Medford, OR 97504, US · 1301 Cowart Street, Suite 131, Chattanooga, TN 37402, US
Investment AdviserPrivate FundBroker-DealerInvestment CompanyNFA Member ServicesAIFMDCybersecurityRegulatory ComplianceAMLGDPR
ACA Group (“ACA”) is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services.
Industry
Business Consulting and Services
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
2002
Headquarters
New York, NY
LinkedIn followers
56,142
ACA Group is the leading governance, risk, and compliance advisor to the financial services industry. For over 20 years, we’ve been a trusted partner to financial institutions—helping firms reduce risk, fuel growth, and protect their business.
Founded by former regulators, ACA combines deep industry expertise with powerful regulatory technology to transform compliance from a requirement into a strategic advantage. We are the only end-to-end GRC provider that integrates expert advisory, managed services, distribution solutions, and analytics with our ComplianceAlpha® platform.
Our global team brings clarity, confidence, and innovation to every engagement—enabling clients to meet evolving regulatory demands and lead with confidence.
We’re proud to deliver trusted AI and technology solutions that help firms streamline and enhance compliance oversight, surveillance, and monitoring. From regulatory change management to marketing reviews, we help firms build smarter, more scalable compliance programs.
For more information, please visit www.acaglobal.com
Offices: 685 3rd Avenue, Floor 31, New York, NY 10017, US · 11 Strand, London, England WC2N 5HR, GB · 3 Canal Plaza 3rd Floor, Portland, ME 04101, US · 1301 Poplar Drive, 3rd Floor, Medford, OR 97504, US · 1301 Cowart Street, Suite 131, Chattanooga, TN 37402, US
Investment AdviserPrivate FundBroker-DealerInvestment CompanyNFA Member ServicesAIFMDCybersecurityRegulatory ComplianceAMLGDPR