- Senior
- Oficina en Madrid
We are looking for a Market Surveillance Team Lead to oversee a team of analysts responsible for detecting, investigating, and preventing market manipulation, abusive trading behavior, and rule violations across our trading platforms.
This role combines hands-on analytical work with leadership responsibilities, requiring a proactive professional who can guide the team in ensuring transparency, fairness, and integrity across crypto, derivatives, and futures markets.
The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of trading behavior, regulatory frameworks, and market surveillance systems, paired with the ability to develop people and drive operational excellence.
We are looking for a Market Surveillance Team Lead to oversee a team of analysts responsible for detecting, investigating, and preventing market manipulation, abusive trading behavior, and rule violations across our trading platforms.This role combines hands-on analytical work with leadership responsibilities, requiring a proactive professional who can guide the team in ensuring transparency, fairness, and integrity across crypto, derivatives, and futures markets.The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of trading behavior, regulatory frameworks, and market surveillance systems, paired with the ability to develop people and drive operational excellence.
Job Responsibilities:
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Market Surveillance Analysts.
Set performance goals, prioritize workload, and oversee daily task distribution.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Provide regular coaching and feedback to ensure team members meet performance and development objectives.
Serve as the escalation point for complex cases or critical incidents.
Supervise real-time monitoring of trading activity across multiple platforms to detect suspicious patterns, market manipulation, or abusive conduct.
Ensure timely review and escalation of alerts in line with internal SLAs and regulatory standards.
Perform quality assurance reviews of analysts’ case work and ensure consistency in investigations.
Conduct and oversee post-trade forensic analysis of flagged transactions.
Manage end-to-end investigations, from data collection and interviews to report drafting and regulatory submission.
Present key findings and risk insights to senior management and the Chief Regulatory Officer.
Ensure the team’s activities align with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., SEC, CFTC, FINRA, FCA, MiFID II, DFSA, VARA).
Support responses to regulatory inquiries, audits, and requests for information.
Monitor evolving regulatory developments and ensure internal processes remain compliant.
Lead the refinement and automation of surveillance workflows, alerts, and escalation procedures.
Collaborate with Technology and Risk teams to enhance system capabilities and data quality.
Contribute to the development and enforcement of internal compliance frameworks, KYC/AML standards, and reporting procedures.
Partner with Legal, Risk, and Operations teams to maintain effective information sharing and alignment.
Represent the Market Surveillance team in internal committees and cross-departmental initiatives.
Coordinate with external regulators and industry bodies where appropriate.
Job Requirements:
Life @ Crypto.com
Empowered to think big. Try new opportunities while working with a talented, ambitious and supportive team.
Transformational and proactive working environment. Elevate employees to find thoughtful and innovative solutions.
Growth from within. We help to develop new skill-sets that would impact the shaping of your personal and professional growth.
Work Culture. Our colleagues are some of the best in the industry; we are all here to help and support one another.
One cohesive team. Engage stakeholders to achieve our ultimate goal - Cryptocurrency in every wallet.
Are you ready to kickstart your future with us?
Benefits
Competitive salary
Medical insurance package with extended coverage to dependents
Attractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversary
Aspire career alternatives through us. Our internal mobility program can offer employees a diverse scope.
Our Crypto.com benefits packages vary depending on region requirements, you can learn more from our talent acquisition team.
About Crypto.com:
Founded in 2016, Crypto.com serves more than 150 million customers and is the world's fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™. Built on a foundation of security, privacy, and compliance, Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem.
Crypto.com is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an environment where opportunities are presented to everyone in a fair and transparent way. Crypto.com values diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills that complement and strengthen our team.
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