Kalshi · 1 day ago
Surveillance Analyst
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$100K/yr - $140K/yr
0+ years expKalshi is defining a new category of prediction markets, allowing people to trade on the outcome of events. The Surveillance Analyst will monitor trading activity, investigate anomalies, and support the evolution of the surveillance framework to maintain market integrity.
FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechInternetPredictive Analytics
Responsibilities
Market Monitoring: Monitor real-time trading activity across Kalshi’s markets using surveillance tools and data analytics
Surveillance Strategy: Design, implement, and continuously improve surveillance approaches to detect market manipulation, insider trading, and other abusive or fraudulent behavior
Incident Investigation: Conduct in-depth investigations into anomalous or suspicious trading patterns, documenting findings and escalating to internal stakeholders or regulators when appropriate
Risk Management: Identify emerging risks and vulnerabilities in the trading environment and help develop mitigation strategies to prevent market abuse or operational disruptions
Technology Enhancement: Partner closely with engineering to recommend and implement improvements to surveillance systems, data pipelines, and analytical tooling
Reporting & Documentation: Produce clear, thorough reports on surveillance activity, trends, and investigations; maintain accurate documentation of procedures and controls
Qualification
Required
0–3 years of experience in market surveillance, compliance, risk, or a related role in financial services
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex datasets and identify subtle patterns or anomalies
Proficiency in Python and SQL, including building notebooks, analyses, and data pipelines
Interest in market structure, trading platforms, and financial instruments
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex findings to technical and non-technical audiences
High ethical standards, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to confidentiality and market integrity
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment with incomplete information
Benefits
Equity
Benefits
Company
Kalshi
Kalshi is a regulated prediction market where users trade event-based contracts tied to real-world outcomes.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2023 (1)
2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.64BKey Investors
ParadigmSequoia CapitalY Combinator
2025-11-20Series E· $1B
2025-10-10Series D· $300M
2025-09-02Secondary Market· $2M
Leadership Team
Tarek Mansour
Co-founder and CEO
J
John Wang
Head of Crypto
Recent News
2026-01-07
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