Trade Surveillance Analyst | Regulatory Oversight

Polymarket; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k match

Hardware setup

Job summary

Polymarket is seeking an entry-level Trade Surveillance Analyst to manage the daily alert queue, triaging activity and distinguishing genuine risk. You will analyze order-book data using SQL/Python, write case summaries, and help prepare materials for regulatory examinations.

You will gain exposure to CFTC core principles, market regulation, and exchange operations, supporting senior staff in threshold calibration and regulatory audits within a fast-growing, crypto-adjacent trading platform.

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of experience in trade surveillance, market regulation, or financial services compliance.
• Working knowledge of futures and options markets and how order books function.
• Familiarity with CFTC regulations, or willingness to learn quickly.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis for documenting findings.
• Strong written communication for regulatory case documentation.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Experience with automated surveillance platforms is a plus (Nasdaq/Validus).
• SQL or Python usage in compliance or trading contexts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triage the daily surveillance alert queue, reviewing flagged trading activity for spoofing, layering, wash trading, front-running, and other manipulative patterns.
• Investigate alerts end-to-end, pulling and analyzing order book data, position information, and trade history using SQL, Python, or internal tools.
• Write clear, well-documented case summaries for routine closures and escalations to senior staff.
• Maintain accurate case records and investigation files consistent with CFTC Core Principle 2 recordkeeping requirements.
• Support senior analysts in reviewing and calibrating automated surveillance thresholds to reduce noise and improve signal quality.
• Assist in preparing documentation, reports, and materials for CFTC examinations and regulatory audits.
• Stay current on CFTC rules, DCM Core Principles, and relevant developments in exchange market structure.

Skills

SQL

Python

Excel

Data analysis

Written communication

Independent work

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

Nasdaq Surveillance

Validus

Job description

Polymarket is seeking an entry-level Trade Surveillance Analyst to manage the daily alert queue, triaging activity and distinguishing genuine risk. You will analyze order-book data using SQL/Python, write case summaries, and help prepare materials for regulatory examinations.

You will gain exposure to CFTC core principles, market regulation, and exchange operations, supporting senior staff in threshold calibration and regulatory audits within a fast-growing, crypto-adjacent trading platform.