Trade Surveillance Investigator - Remote-First Impact

Coinbase; United States; Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Coinbase is seeking a trade surveillance professional to identify and investigate potential market violations, ensuring compliance with CFTC rules. You will analyze surveillance alerts, triage cases, and prepare detailed reports for leadership.

With 3+ years in market surveillance, you will balance rigorous investigations with clear communication to stakeholders and regulators, delivering timely updates and driving improvements in the program.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience providing market and trade surveillance support for regulated entities.
• Strong understanding of market fundamentals, derivatives trading, and investigations.
• Ability to produce clear investigative memos and presentations for regulators.
• Experience managing multiple investigations and deadlines with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Investigate potential trade practice violations to ensure compliance with CDE rules and regulations.
• Analyze alerts from surveillance systems and triage matters with leadership.
• Produce investigative reports with observations and findings.
• Deliver updates to senior regulators and boards on trade activity.
• Identify patterns, trends, and process improvements to strengthen the program.

Skills

Market surveillance

Regulatory knowledge

Investigation skills

Clear report writing

Regulatory deadlines

Job description

Coinbase is seeking a trade surveillance professional to identify and investigate potential market violations, ensuring compliance with CFTC rules. You will analyze surveillance alerts, triage cases, and prepare detailed reports for leadership.

With 3+ years in market surveillance, you will balance rigorous investigations with clear communication to stakeholders and regulators, delivering timely updates and driving improvements in the program.