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Trade Surveillance Analyst

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Full-time Remote 9d ago

Location:

US

Company:

Binance.US is America's home to buy, trade, and earn digital assets, focused on providing secure access to cryptocurrencies.

Summary:

The Trade Surveillance Analyst will conduct real-time and post-trade market surveillance to identify trends and anomalies. A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in trading or market surveillance is preferred.

Requirements:

Technology: SQL, Tableau, Looker

Hard Skills: trade surveillance, data analysis, regulatory compliance, market analysis

Experience: 2+ years of direct trade or market surveillance experience, preferably at a cryptocurrency exchange, derivatives exchange, FCM, or broker-dealer.

Job Description:

The Trade Surveillance Analyst is part of the Trade Surveillance team and reports to our Director of Trade Surveillance.  As a Trade Surveillance Analyst you will leverage natural analytical and problem-solving skills to conduct real-time and post-trade market surveillance, addressing alerts identifying trends or anomalies within complex transactions. This position relies on decisions made independently, with high accuracy and attention to detail. 

Core Responsibilities:  

  • Monitor and analyze trading activity to detect and escalate instances of high-risk dealing or potential market manipulation across various market abuse typologies.

  • Stay informed on regulatory changes and market structure developments that may impact the scope and effectiveness of the surveillance program.

  • Support and enhance Trade Surveillance operations, including the continuous improvement of risk strategies, surveillance programs, and operational processes.

  • Collaborate with Fraud and Compliance teams by assisting in ongoing case reviews and investigations as needed.

  • Contribute to strengthening the firm's overall compliance framework by proactively identifying risks and recommending process enhancements.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

  • 2+ years of direct trade or market surveillance experience, preferably at a cryptocurrency exchange, derivatives exchange, FCM, or broker-dealer.

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with market participants and internal stakeholders.

  • Strong hands-on experience with trade surveillance platforms for alert management, case investigation, and escalation processes; experience with Validus’s Trade Surveillance system is strongly preferred.

  • Solid understanding of trading practices, market structure, and market dynamics, ideally supported by prior experience in a trading or financial markets environment.

  • Proficiency in data analysis techniques, with experience using SQL and business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Looker, or SAP for reporting and visualization.

  • Resourceful and analytical mindset, capable of working with both structured and unstructured data to identify patterns, anomalies, and key risk indicators.

  • Ability to design and implement detection strategies for identifying disruptive trading practices, fraud, market manipulation, or financial crimes.

  • Technical aptitude to contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of surveillance systems, including threshold tuning and system enhancements.

  • Strong research skills with a commitment to staying current on the evolving regulatory landscape, including CFTC core principles and compliance requirements for cryptocurrency exchanges and trade practices.