Vice President Surveillance Quality Assurance

An investment bank located in Midtown Manhattan looking to bring on board a “Vice President Surveillance Quality Assurance” to join their team. This role is currently on a hybrid schedule (2 days in office / week).Responsibilities:Assess the design and operational effectiveness of the firm’s existing Surveillance Quality Assurance (QA) function.Enhance QA processes, alert review standards, and supporting technology to improve efficiency and accuracy in surveillance alert reviews.Conduct routine QA reviews of surveillance alerts across multiple asset classes, including FX, Fixed Income, Commodities, Exchange-Traded Products, and Electronic Communications.Provide actionable feedback to surveillance analysts and product leads to improve the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of alert reviews.Document key findings, highlight emerging risks, and identify process inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.Collaborate with Data Science and Technology teams to refine alert sampling methodologies using tools such as natural language processing (NLP) and statistical modeling.Identify and prioritize automation opportunities and system enhancements to strengthen surveillance infrastructure.Partner with Compliance Advisory, Technology, and Surveillance leadership to enhance review methodologies and QA effectiveness.Ensure the surveillance program aligns with global regulatory requirements and evolving industry standards.Define goals and performance metrics for a global Surveillance QA team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.