Floor Surveillance Officer, FX and Commodities

Brand:  HSBC
Area of Interest:  Risk and Compliance
Location: 

London, GB, E14 5HQ

Work style:  Hybrid Worker
Date:  9 Dec 2025

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you’ll be.

 

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

 

We are currently seeking an individual to join the team as Floor Surveillance Officer, FX and Commodities.

 

What you will be doing: -

 

  • Support the effective stewardship over all Level 2 escalations from COE analysts through to closure.
  • Complete high-quality, intelligence led surveillance casework, gathering and analysing complex information to inform compelling regulatory filings.
  • Conduct robust monthly QA of alerts in accordance with the agreed QA framework.
  • Mentorship of COE analysts, providing BAU training is provided ‘on the job’ through appropriate feedback and to identify talent and areas for development.
  • Review all relevant STOR/STR/SAR potential filings to be presented at the regional STOR/STR/SAR Clearing House for accuracy and completeness of details.

 

To be successful in this role you should have: -

 

  • Knowledge of market abuse and relevant industry regulations, such as: MAR, MIFID, the FCA Handbook and other relevant global regulations.
  • Experience in a Surveillance, Financial Crime, or similar Compliance role.
  • Strong understanding of financial markets with a focus on GFX and Commodities products.
  • Self-motivated and comfortable at working collaboratively within a relatively small team.
  • Possession of an inquisitive and investigative mind-set and a willingness to learn and develop is key to success in this role.

 

 

The role location will be London.






Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk:

Email: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com

Telephone: +44 207 832 8500