Compliance Officer (AML/Market surveillance)

BingX EU; Wien; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BingX EU is seeking a seasoned Market Surveillance professional to monitor and investigate patterns of market abuse within its European trading environment. The role emphasizes compliance with MiCA, ESMA standards, and thorough reporting to the regulator.

Based remotely or in Vienna, you will work with Engineering and Data teams to calibrate surveillance systems, produce STORs, and educate teams on market integrity. A minimum of five years in surveillance or compliance is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Market Surveillance, Trade Oversight, or Compliance in crypto/finance.
• Strong data analysis skills and SQL/Python experience.
• Knowledge of MiCA and Austrian financial regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor 24/7 trading activity for market abuse patterns and anomalies.
• Investigate automated alerts and analyze orders and trades to distinguish strategies from manipulation.
• Ensure surveillance aligns with MiCA and ESMA technical standards.
• Prepare STORs for regulators in a timely, confidential manner.
• Maintain audit trails of investigations and remedial actions.
• Lead end-to-end market abuse case lifecycle from detection to closure.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Data teams to fine-tune surveillance parameters.
• Conduct Market Abuse Risk Assessments for new listings and products.
• Educate trading and product teams on market abuse trends and integrity.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data analysis

Surveillance software

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

Solidus Labs

Eventus

Nice Actimize

Job description

BingX EU, a prospective MiCA-licensed entity, serves as the independent and strategic European business of BingX and is dedicated to establishing a premier regulated environment for digital asset trading. (BingX EU will commence only after MiCA license is granted.)

BingX EU's current vacancy | Full-time | Long-term | REMOTE

Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced automated surveillance tools to monitor 24/7 trading activity for patterns of market abuse, including wash trading, spoofing, layering, pump-and-dump schemes, and insider dealing.
• Conduct deep-dive investigations into automated alerts, perform forensic analysis of order books and trade data to distinguish between legitimate trading strategies and manipulative behavior.
• Ensure all surveillance activities align with MiCA and the associated technical standards set by ESMA.
• Prepare and file high-quality Suspicious Transaction and Order Reports (STORs) to the Regulator in a timely and confidential manner.
• Maintain comprehensive audit trails of all investigations, findings, and remedial actions taken, ensuring the platform is always "audit-ready" for regulatory inspections.
• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of market abuse cases, from initial detection to final escalation or closure.
• Collaborate with the Engineering and Data teams to calibrate and fine-tune surveillance parameters and thresholds to minimize "false positives" while ensuring no genuine threats are missed.
• Perform regular "Market Abuse Risk Assessments" for new token listings or trading products (e.g., spot vs. derivatives) to identify and mitigate specific manipulation risks.
• Educate the wider trading and product teams on market abuse trends and the importance of market integrity.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in Market Surveillance, Trade Oversight, or Compliance within a crypto exchange, investment bank, or a regulatory body (e.g., FMA, ESMA, BaFin).
• Regulatory Expertise: Deep understanding of MiCA and market abuse related regulation. Knowledge of Austrian financial laws is a significant advantage.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis. Experience with SQL, Python, or specialized surveillance software (e.g., Solidus Labs, Eventus, Nice Actimize) is highly preferred.
• Market Knowledge: Strong understanding of crypto-market microstructure, order book dynamics, and common DeFi/CeFi manipulation techniques.
• Language Proficiency: Professional fluency in English and German (essential for analyzing local market sentiment and interacting with Austrian regulators).
• Location: Must be based in or willing to relocate to Vienna, Austria .

Working at BingX EU

• Join a diverse, international team with a global mindset.
• Grow your career in a fast-moving Web3 and fintech environment.
• Work on meaningful products that serve millions of users worldwide.
• Enjoy competitive compensation and flexible work arrangements, depending on role requirements.
• Flexibility to observe your local holiday calendar, alongside additional benefits.
• Please be advised that this recruitment is for a prospective licensed entity; the successful candidate will officially commence their tenure only upon the formal granting of the BingX EU license.