Market Regulation Investigator
Coinbase
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Key member of the Market Regulation Department (MRD) of Coinbase Derivatives Exchange (CDE) responsible for taking on cases involving potential/ alleged violations of CDE’s rulebook and applicable CFTC regulations. Works closely with the CDE’s Chief Regulatory Officer to impartially enforce CDE’s rules by inspecting books and records of CDE participants, conducting interviews of participants regarding matters being investigated by MRD, issuing warning letters and/or managing settlements, as needed.
What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
Investigate trade practice violations, such as spoofing, wash sales, money pass activity, frontrunning, fraud and deceptive practices, disruptive trading activity, and recordkeeping matters on Coinbase Derivatives Exchange (CDE) to ensure compliance with CFTC regulations
Initiate enforcement actions and conduct hearings as needed and serve as primary liaison for investigation respondee
Work closely with CDE trade surveillance personnel to identify violations that require heightened review
Draft legal memoranda of enforcement cases and escalate to CRO, CDE Board, and CDE ROC, in accordance with CDE rules and procedures
What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
5+ years experience in providing legal and/or compliance support for CFTC-registered entities
J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
Active license to practice law in one US jurisdiction
Sound understanding of market fundamentals, trading practices, investigative and surveillance techniques, and DCM trade practice rules
Strong analytical skills to document observations and findings in written memoranda and reports, and engage in written requests for information from internal stakeholders of all levels including various regulators
Ability to simultaneously manage multiple assignments with cross functional stakeholders
Nice to haves:
Experience working with CFTC Division of Enforcement and Division of Market Oversight
Experience working as an enforcement attorney for a DCM
Futures trading experience
Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range from $113,900 to $134,000 + target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).
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