ElectronX · 2 weeks ago
Compliance & Surveillance Analyst
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $95K/yr
1+ years expElectronX is the first U.S.-regulated, direct access electricity derivatives market, offering financial products to address volatile short-term price exposure to electricity. The Compliance & Surveillance Analyst will be responsible for monitoring surveillance systems, conducting reviews of trading activity, and assisting with regulatory reporting to ensure compliance with CFTC regulations.
EnergyFinancial ServicesFinTech
No H1B
Responsibilities
Monitoring surveillance systems daily to detect potential market manipulation, spoofing, wash trading, and other abusive trading practices
Conducting daily reviews of trading activity, alert escalations, and flagged patterns
Investigating suspicious trading behavior and preparing detailed investigative reports
Maintaining surveillance alert tuning and scenario optimization to ensure effective detection
Assisting with Part 16 reporting, including interpretation and guidance on PMKTDATA and TCR submissions
Supporting Part 17 large trader reporting, including LTPOS file preparation and Form 102A/102B completion and CFTC portal submissions
Collaborating with the technology team on daily, weekly, and monthly regulatory reporting requirements
Supporting regulatory examinations and audit requests
Documenting compliance procedures and maintaining policy and procedure updates
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field
1-3 years of experience in compliance, surveillance, or regulatory reporting, preferably in derivatives markets
Strong understanding of CFTC regulations and derivatives market structure
Demonstrated analytical and investigative skills with the ability to identify patterns and anomalies
Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools
Experience working with trade surveillance systems or platforms
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing investigative reports and regulatory correspondence
High attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
You have hands-on experience with surveillance platforms like Validus or similar systems
You have a background in energy markets or power trading
You're familiar with market manipulation schemes and detection methodologies
You have direct experience with CFTC Part 17 Large Trader reporting systems
You have direct experience with CFTC Part 150 and Position Limits
Benefits
Health, vision and dental insurance
401K
Supplemental health and disability insurance
Unlimited vacation
Flex-work
Company
ElectronX
ElectronX is an energy exchange focusing on managing short-term price volatility in the electricity market.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$61.53MKey Investors
DCVCSystemiq capitalInnovation Endeavors
2025-11-14Series A· $36.53M
2025-02-19Seed· $10M
2024-06-12Seed· $15M
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