Market Regulation Investigator

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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)).

Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).Pay Range: $113,900—$134,000 USD

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