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Crypto.com | Derivatives North America ("CDNA") presents a unique opportunity for a full time Analyst to join its Market Regulation team. CDNA is a U.S. derivatives exchange registered with and regulated by the CFTC as a contract market and clearing organization. CDNA currently offers fully-collateralized event contracts and will be offering traditional futures products in the near future. The Market Regulation Department is responsible for enforcing the Exchange's rules through market advisories, investigations, trade surveillance, and disciplinary actions.
In this position you will be responsible for detecting and investigating trading activity in derivatives markets to detect potential violations of Exchange rules and CFTC Regulations applicable to trading across multiple asset classes traded on CDNA markets, and provide guidance to market participants based on their dynamic needs. You must be professional, proactive, analytical, able to collaborate with others and create efficient, innovative approaches to gathering and analyzing data, and communicate clearly and concisely.
Responsibilities
Real-Time Market Monitoring

• Perform real-time monitoring of all exchange activity, security feeds, and product safety data to identify potential market abuse (wash trading, spoofing, etc.) and ensure price discovery is fair and not manipulated.
• Monitor real-time market data to ensure participant compliance with margin requirements and position limits.
• Utilize surveillance tools and dashboards to flag anomalies and escalate concerns.

Trade Analysis & Investigation

• Conduct post-trade reviews and forensic analysis of flagged transactions.
• Conduct investigations of potential rule violations by obtaining testimony, compiling records and drafting investigative reports for presentation to the Chief Regulatory Officer.
• Prepare detailed reports on findings and recommend appropriate actions.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure adherence to applicable regulations (e.g., SEC, CFTC, FINRA, etc.) and internal policies.
• Assist in preparing responses to regulatory inquiries and audits.

Policy Development & Enforcement

• Contribute to the development and refinement of surveillance protocols and compliance frameworks.
• Support enforcement of KYC/AML procedures and transaction monitoring.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Legal, Risk, and Technology teams to improve surveillance systems and compliance workflows.
• Liaise with external regulators and industry bodies as needed.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance, Math or Juris Doctorate.
• 4+ years in Compliance in financial services, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Derivatives or Prediction Markets
• Experience in Tradfi or Crypto space
• Familiarity with futures markets, commodities and trading.
• Familiarity with Trade Surveillance Platforms is a must.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, high-stress environment.
• Ability to communicate with market participants, federal regulators and executive management.
• Knowledge of futures exchange operations, trading, risk management or regulations.
• This role requires flexibility to work weekends and evenings as needed

$90,000 - $110,000 a year
In addition to base salary, this role includes an equity grant equal to your starting base salary.
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Benefits
Competitive salary
Attractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversary
401(k) plan with employer match
Eligible for company-sponsored group health, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance
Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid set-up
Aspire career alternatives through us. Our internal mobility program can offer employees a diverse scope.
Our Crypto.com benefits packages vary depending on region requirements, you can learn more from our talent acquisition team.
About Crypto.com:
Founded in 2016, Crypto.com serves more than 150 million customers and is the world's fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™. Built on a foundation of security, privacy, and compliance, Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem.
Learn more at https://crypto.com.
Crypto.com is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an environment where opportunities are presented to everyone in a fair and transparent way. Crypto.com values diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills that complement and strengthen our team.
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