Market Surveillance Analyst

Crypto.com; Madrid; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance package

Attractive annual leave

Internal mobility program

Crypto.com Visa Card

Region-based benefits

Job summary

A leading cryptocurrency platform is seeking a Market Surveillance Analyst to ensure market fairness and compliance. Responsibilities include real-time monitoring of trading activity, conducting investigations, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Ideal candidates should have strong analytical skills and experience in trade surveillance. Competitive salary and benefits offered. Located in Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in trade surveillance or compliance.
• Familiarity with futures, commodities, and derivatives trading concepts.
• Exceptional analytical and investigative skills.
• Ability to summarize complex findings for senior management and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Monitor trading activity to detect suspicious patterns.
• Conduct post-trade reviews and investigate potential rule violations.
• Ensure adherence to relevant market regulations.
• Contribute to regulatory responses and policy development.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, Risk, Technology, and Operations teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Judgment

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Law

Juris Doctor or equivalent preferred

Tools

Nasdaq SMARTS

Eventus

Solidus Labs

Job description

We are seeking a Market Surveillance Analyst to join our Compliance team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in protecting market fairness, transparency, and integrity by monitoring trading activity, identifying potential misconduct, and ensuring adherence to global regulatory standards.

This position requires sharp analytical skills, sound judgment, and a deep understanding of trading behavior in traditional and digital asset markets.

Job Responsibilities

• Real-Time Market Monitoring
  • Continuously monitor trading activity across crypto, derivatives, binary options, and futures platforms to detect suspicious patterns, market manipulation, or abusive trading behavior.
  • Utilize advanced surveillance tools, dashboards, and analytics platforms to identify anomalies and to escalate alerts in a timely manner.
• Trade Analysis & Investigations
  • Conduct post‑trade reviews and forensic analysis of flagged transactions or accounts.
  • Investigate potential rule violations by gathering data, interviewing relevant parties, and compiling evidence.
  • Prepare detailed investigative and analytical reports for presentation to the Chief Regulatory Officer and other senior stakeholders.
  • Recommend corrective actions or escalations based on findings.
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensure adherence to relevant market regulations (SEC, CFTC, FINRA, MiFID II, FCA) and internal compliance policies.
  • Assist in drafting responses to regulatory inquiries, audits, and requests for information.
  • Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of emerging regulatory developments and enforcement trends across jurisdictions.
• Policy Development & Enforcement
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of surveillance frameworks, alerts, and escalation procedures.
  • Support enforcement of KYC/AML procedures and transaction monitoring standards in line with regulatory expectations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Collaborate closely with Compliance, Legal, Risk, Technology, and Operations teams to enhance market surveillance systems and data workflows.
  • Coordinate with external regulators, exchanges, and industry bodies to promote best practices in market integrity.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Law, or related field (Juris Doctor or equivalent preferred).
• 2–5 years of experience in trade surveillance, compliance, or market oversight, ideally in a financial institution, exchange, or crypto platform.
• Familiarity with futures, commodities, and derivatives trading concepts.
• Experience using trade surveillance platforms (e.g., Nasdaq SMARTS, Eventus, Solidus Labs, or similar) is an advantage.
• Exceptional analytical and investigative skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex findings clearly for senior management and regulators.
• Self‑starter with strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple priorities under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to interact confidently with traders, regulators, and executive leadership.
• Knowledge of exchange operations, market conduct regulations, and risk management frameworks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical insurance package with extended coverage to dependents
• Attractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversary
• Internal mobility program for career development
• Crypto.com Visa Card provided upon joining
• Benefits packages vary by region; 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.

Crypto.com is an equal‑opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an environment where opportunities are presented to everyone in a fair and transparent way. We value diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills that complement and strengthen our team.

Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment purposes only.

Location: Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

Employment type: Full‑time

Seniority level: Not applicable

Job function: Finance and Sales