Market Surveillance and Trading Analytics Analyst

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Surveillance Branch, Division of Enforcement, seeks candidates for CT-13/CT-14 level positions to advance market surveillance and analysis of commodity derivatives markets.

Ideal candidates possess expertise in economic and statistical theories, trading techniques, and the ability to analyze trader behavior, price movements, and market relationships to inform enforcement actions and policy development.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in economic and statistical theories relevant to commodity derivatives markets including futures.
• Strong market intuition and quantitative skills.
• Experience in executing, maintaining, or improving trading strategies.

Job description

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Surveillance Branch, Division of Enforcement, seeks candidates for CT-13/CT-14 level positions to advance market surveillance and analysis of commodity derivatives markets.

Ideal candidates possess expertise in economic and statistical theories, trading techniques, and the ability to analyze trader behavior, price movements, and market relationships to inform enforcement actions and policy development.