Market / Trade Surveillance Manager

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. Crypto.com is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where opportunities are presented to everyone in a fair and transparent way.

Introduction

Crypto.com is seeking a highly analytical and tech-forward Market / Trade Surveillance Manager to join their surveillance and monitoring team. This is a deeply technical position for someone who enjoys working within modern software stacks and tools to ensure market integrity. The successful candidate will be a primary user of the surveillance ecosystem, responsible for the day-to-day operation of monitoring tools and maintaining high standards with US regulators.

Responsibilities

• Trade Surveillance Execution: Perform real-time monitoring of exchange activity, security feeds, and product safety data to identify potential market abuse (e.g., wash trading, spoofing) and ensure fair price discovery.
• Investigative Management: Lead investigations into potential market manipulation, analyze evidence, audit reports, and manage team caseloads.
• Settlement Oversight: Monitor trade activity to prevent disruption of cash settlement processes, ensure adequate participant margin, and maintain clearing stability.
• Tool Management (Eventus & Scilla): Act as the primary administrator and lead analyst for Eventus Validus. Utilize Scilla to monitor and audit technical compliance workflows and automated transaction logs.
• Alert Optimization: Regularly tune surveillance parameters and logic within Eventus to reduce false positives while ensuring comprehensive capture of suspicious activity.
• Market Risk Monitoring: Monitor real-time market data to ensure participant compliance with margin requirements and position limits.
• Regulatory Reporting: Assist in the preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for the CFTC and NFA.
• Audit Support: Serve as a technical subject matter expert during regulatory examinations, demonstrating the efficacy of monitoring tools and data integrity.
• Policy & Documentation: Draft and maintain policies and procedures, manage audit trails, and maintain trade data records.
• Team Leadership & Mentoring: Recruit, train, and provide feedback to a team of analysts, investigators, and surveillance technicians.

Requirements

• Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of specific asset classes traded, such as digital assets or event/prediction markets.
• CFTC Environment: 3–7 years of experience within a CFTC-regulated entity (DCM, DCO, SEF, or FCM).
• Platform Expertise: Mandatory direct, hands-on experience using Eventus (Validus) for trade surveillance.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with Scilla (for smart contract/technical monitoring) and a strong comfort level with data-heavy environments.
• Tech-Savvy Mindset: "Digitally native" professional preferring automated workflows over manual spreadsheets. Strong comfort with AI.
• US Regulatory Knowledge: Deep familiarity with the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and core CFTC compliance principles.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with SQL or basic data visualization.
• Professional certifications: Series 3 is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $130,000 - $160,000 per year.
• Attractive annual leave entitlement, including birthday and work anniversary leave.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Eligible for company-sponsored group health, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance.
• Work flexibility: Flexi-work hours and hybrid or remote setup.
• Internal mobility program for career development.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.

About Company

Crypto.com, founded in 2016, is a global cryptocurrency platform serving over 150 million customers with the vision: "Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™". Built on security, privacy, and compliance, Crypto.com is committed to accelerating crypto adoption through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer, more equitable digital ecosystem.

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