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Investigator

Chicago, IL💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-31 → 2026-09-30

Core

Conduct real-time and pattern-based surveillance to detect potential rule violations in Cboe Options and CFE Futures Exchanges trading activity.

Role type

Senior IC market surveillance investigator

Builds

Surveillance signals, investigative narratives, and compliance memos for market integrity

Domain

Financial markets / Regulatory compliance / Derivatives trading

Required skills

Python (pandas, NumPy), Advanced Excel (Power Query, pivot tables), SQL, Data analysis, Pattern recognition, Regulatory rule interpretation, Case file management, Technical documentation

Preferred skills

Derivatives trading experience, SIGMA or SMARTS Trade System experience, Snowflake/Big Data SQL, VBA/Access automation

Technologies

Python, pandas, NumPy, Jupyter, Excel, Power Query, SQL, Snowflake, SIGMA, SMARTS

Responsibilities

Analyze order entry and trading activity to detect rule violations; Investigate alerts end-to-end including triage, validation, and timeline reconstruction; Develop surveillance processes and tune alert thresholds; Prepare structured memos with evidence and conclusions; Collaborate with cross-functional partners to improve signal quality.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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