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At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.
To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.
Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.
While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported.
Key member of the Market Regulation Department of Coinbase Derivatives, LLC (CDE) - a CFTC-registered designated contract market - responsible for reviewing potential/ alleged violations of CDE’s rulebook and applicable CFTC regulations. Works closely with the CDE’s Chief Regulatory Officer and members of MRD to impartially enforce CDE’s rules by monitoring trade activity of CDE participants, analyzing alerts generated by CDE’s trade surveillance system, and initiating investigations for potential market disruptions and trading violations.
What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
- Investigate trade practice violations, such as spoofing, wash trading, money pass activity, front running, fraud and deceptive practices, and other disruptive trading activity by participants on CDE to ensure participants are compliant with CDE’s rulebook and all applicable CFTC regulations
- Work closely with CDE Market Regulation Department to identify and fully address violations that require heightened review
- Create investigative reports and maintain compliance with recordkeeping requirements for inquiries and investigations stemming from trade surveillance alerts
- Escalate and provide updates/ presentations to Chief Regulatory Officer, CDE Board, CDE Regulatory Oversight Committee for matters related to trade activity on CDE in accordance with CDE rules and procedures
What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
- 3+ years experience in providing market and trade surveillance support for CFTC-registered entities
- Sound understanding of market fundamentals, trading practices, investigative and surveillance techniques, and derivatives trading practice rules
- Strong analytical and writing skills to document observations, findings, and assessments in written memoranda and reports
- Ability to engage comfortably with internal and stakeholders of all levels including various regulators
- Attention to detail, willingness to roll up sleeves and meet tight deadlines, ability to simultaneously manage multiple assignments with cross functional stakeholders
Nice to haves:
- Experience working with CFTC, NFA, FCMs, DCMs, DCOs
- Futures trading experience
Job #: P69959
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Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.
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