Compliance Consultant - Exchange Surveillance

Description
Our client is seeking a market regulation and compliance consultant with approximately 5 years of experience to support the CCO of their upcoming cryptocurrency derivatives exchange. This exchange operates as a CFTC-regulated platform (DCM/DCO) utilizing advanced transaction monitoring systems. You will act as the frontline defense in clearing trade alerts, monitoring market integrity, and collaborating directly with the NFA’s Market Regulation department on T+1 surveillance data. This role will be onsite 3 days a week in Manhattan.

Key Responsibilities

+ Alert Clearing & T+1 Monitoring: Manage real-time and T+1 market surveillance alerts; investigate, document, and clear or escalate suspicious activity.

+ Regulatory Collaboration: Interface directly with the NFA Market Regulation department to coordinate trade surveillance data, review audits, and manage regulatory loops.

+ DCM/DCO Compliance: Support the CCO in ensuring the exchang...