Market Surveillance Team Lead

Crypto.com; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Medical insurance package with extended coverage

Attractive annual leave entitlement

Crypto.com visa card provided

Internal mobility program

Descripción de la vacante

A cryptocurrency platform in Madrid is seeking a Market Surveillance Team Lead to oversee a team of analysts responsible for ensuring transparency and compliance across trading platforms. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in trade surveillance, experience leading teams, and a solid understanding of market regulations. This position offers competitive compensation, medical benefits, and opportunities for internal mobility.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in trade surveillance or market oversight within financial services or crypto.
• Proven experience managing or mentoring analysts in a data-driven environment.
• Hands-on experience with trade surveillance platforms.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and mentor a team of Market Surveillance Analysts.
• Supervise real-time monitoring of trading activity.
• Conduct and oversee post-trade forensic analysis.

Conocimientos

Trade surveillance

Analytical mindset

Communications skills

Team management

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Law, Mathematics, or related field

Herramientas

Nasdaq SMARTS

Eventus

Solidus Labs

Descripción del empleo

Job Overview

We are looking for a Market Surveillance Team Lead to oversee a team of analysts responsible for detecting, investigating, and preventing market manipulation, abusive trading behavior, and rule violations across our trading platforms.

The role combines hands‑on analytical work with leadership responsibilities, requiring a proactive professional who can guide the team in ensuring transparency, fairness, and integrity across crypto, derivatives, and futures markets.

Job Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management – Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Market Surveillance Analysts; set performance goals, prioritize workload, and oversee daily task distribution; foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement; provide regular coaching and feedback; serve as the escalation point for complex cases or critical incidents.
• Market Surveillance & Oversight – Supervise real‑time monitoring of trading activity across multiple platforms to detect suspicious patterns, market manipulation, or abusive conduct; ensure timely review and escalation of alerts in line with internal SLAs and regulatory standards; perform quality assurance reviews of analysts’ case work and ensure consistency in investigations.
• Trade Analysis & Investigations – Conduct and oversee post‑trade forensic analysis of flagged transactions; manage end‑to‑end investigations, from data collection and interviews to report drafting and regulatory submission; present key findings and risk insights to senior management and the Chief Regulatory Officer.
• Regulatory Compliance – Ensure the team’s activities align with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., SEC, CFTC, FINRA, FCA, MiFID II, DFSA, VARA); support responses to regulatory inquiries, audits, and requests for information; monitor evolving regulatory developments and keep internal processes compliant.
• Process & Policy Development – Lead the refinement and automation of surveillance workflows, alerts, and escalation procedures; collaborate with Technology and Risk teams to enhance system capabilities and data quality; contribute to the development and enforcement of internal compliance frameworks, KYC/AML standards, and reporting procedures.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Partner with Legal, Risk, and Operations teams to maintain effective information sharing and alignment; represent the Market Surveillance team in internal committees and cross‑departmental initiatives; coordinate with external regulators and industry bodies where appropriate.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Law, Mathematics, or a related field (Juris Doctor or equivalent preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in trade surveillance, market oversight, or regulatory compliance within financial services or crypto.
• Proven experience managing or mentoring analysts or investigators in a high‑paced, data‑driven environment.
• Solid understanding of market manipulation typologies, futures and derivatives trading, and risk management principles.
• Hands‑on experience with trade surveillance platforms (e.g., Nasdaq SMARTS, Eventus, Solidus Labs, or equivalent).
• Excellent communication and report‑writing skills with the ability to summarize complex findings clearly.
• Strong analytical mindset, with proven ability to make decisions under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with global regulatory frameworks and an interest in the evolving landscape of digital asset compliance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical insurance package with extended coverage to dependents
• Attractive annual leave entitlement, including birthday and work anniversary celebrations
• Work perks: crypto.com visa card provided upon joining
• Internal mobility program offering diverse career opportunities

About Crypto.com

Founded in 2016, Crypto.com serves more than 150 million customers and is the world's fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform. Built on a foundation of security, privacy, and compliance, Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation, 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. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment purposes only.