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Compliance-Salt Lake City-Analyst- Markets Surveillance

Goldman Sachs

Location

Salt Lake City, UT

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/1/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
Approval 98.3%·Filings 1,746·New hires 747·
💎 Strong Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

The Markets Surveillance Compliance team within the Global Compliance Department is focused on maintaining market integrity through advanced surveillance technology and analytical methods. This role in Salt Lake City involves conducting investigations into trading activities to identify potential market manipulation and other suspicious patterns. The position also requires collaboration with various business units and teams to enhance surveillance frameworks and respond to regulatory inquiries. Overall, the role is critical in shaping the future of trade monitoring and compliance.

Requirements

  • Experience or working knowledge of different financial products such as equities, fixed-income securities, and derivatives.
  • Advanced skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint, including proficiency in data manipulation and presentation.
  • Experience in driving efficiencies using AI.
  • Strong interest in capital markets and financial news.
  • Ability to develop clear narratives explaining trading strategies and investigative findings.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct investigations into trading alerts to identify potential market manipulation and suspicious trading patterns.
  • Analyze market-moving events and assess trading activity to support well-reasoned recommendations.
  • Investigate trading-related issues escalated by business units including Global Markets & Banking and Asset and Wealth Management.
  • Partner with various teams to develop, review, and test automated surveillance models.
  • Coordinate with the Anti-Money Laundering Group on trading-related investigations and potential escalations.
  • Lead or support ad hoc investigative projects involving market abuse scenarios.
  • Participate in working groups focused on strengthening controls and enhancing the trade surveillance program.
  • Contribute to periodic risk assessments by identifying emerging surveillance and conduct risks.

Benefits

  • Employees at Goldman Sachs are often offered comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, life and disability coverage, generous vacation and holidays, and robust wellness resources such as EAP counseling, medical advocacy, on-site/virtual health services, and fitness support. Financial perks typically include retirement savings programs, live financial education, education support, and wealth-creation opportunities through equity awards and select investment programs. Many locations also provide family benefits (childcare resources, parental and family leaves, adoption/surrogacy support) and flexible work options like part-time schedules, job sharing, telecommuting, and alternate hours.

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