Trade Surveillance Manager
Innovar Group, Chicago, IL, United States
Location:
Chicago, IL (1 day a week in office) Type:
Full-time Industry:
FinTech / Exchange / Digital Assets / Regulated Trading Environments Innovar Group is partnering with a fast-growing, technology-driven trading platform operating in a CFTC-regulated environment that is building the next generation of market integrity infrastructure. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-visibility surveillance leadership role where you’ll shape tooling, workflows, and detection logic—not just maintain existing compliance processes. If you enjoy working at the intersection of markets, data, and regulatory technology, this role gives you ownership of the surveillance ecosystem supporting a modern exchange environment. What You’ll Do
This role sits at the center of trading oversight and platform trust. You’ll operate as the primary surveillance platform expert while helping lead investigations and mentor analysts. Key responsibilities include: Execute real-time trade surveillance monitoring to detect spoofing, wash trading, manipulation, and other market abuse signals Serve as the primary administrator and power user of Eventus Validus Support migration and optimization efforts from Scilla → Eventus Tune surveillance logic and alerts to reduce false positives and improve detection accuracy Lead investigations into suspicious trading activity and document findings Monitor margin exposure, position limits, and settlement integrity risks Support regulatory reporting obligations for CFTC and NFA Act as a technical SME during regulatory audits and examinations Maintain surveillance policies, procedures, and audit trails Mentor and support a small team of surveillance analysts (1–2 direct reports) Help shape surveillance processes in a scaling exchange environment What Makes This Role Different
Work directly inside modern reg-tech platforms Influence detection logic and workflows Support a live migration from Scilla to Eventus Operate in a high-impact environment tied directly to trading integrity What We’re Looking For
Hands-on experience with Eventus Validus 3 years working within a CFTC-regulated entity (DCM, DCO, SEF, or FCM) Experience conducting trade surveillance investigations Understanding of market manipulation patterns (spoofing, wash trading, layering) Experience supporting regulatory reporting workflows Familiarity with Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) principles Bonus Skills
Experience with Scilla Series 3 license SQL or data visualization exposure Experience supporting regulatory exams Ideal Background
Strong candidates often come from: Exchanges Clearing organizations Crypto trading venues Futures commission merchants Reg-tech surveillance teams About Innovar Group
Innovar Group is comprised of senior talent agents who deliver top recruitment services to clients throughout the United States. We bring a new era of recruiting to the industry by aligning state-of-the-art technology w/ outstanding talent. Visit our website at www.innovargroup.com Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Chicago, IL (1 day a week in office) Type:
Full-time Industry:
FinTech / Exchange / Digital Assets / Regulated Trading Environments Innovar Group is partnering with a fast-growing, technology-driven trading platform operating in a CFTC-regulated environment that is building the next generation of market integrity infrastructure. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-visibility surveillance leadership role where you’ll shape tooling, workflows, and detection logic—not just maintain existing compliance processes. If you enjoy working at the intersection of markets, data, and regulatory technology, this role gives you ownership of the surveillance ecosystem supporting a modern exchange environment. What You’ll Do
This role sits at the center of trading oversight and platform trust. You’ll operate as the primary surveillance platform expert while helping lead investigations and mentor analysts. Key responsibilities include: Execute real-time trade surveillance monitoring to detect spoofing, wash trading, manipulation, and other market abuse signals Serve as the primary administrator and power user of Eventus Validus Support migration and optimization efforts from Scilla → Eventus Tune surveillance logic and alerts to reduce false positives and improve detection accuracy Lead investigations into suspicious trading activity and document findings Monitor margin exposure, position limits, and settlement integrity risks Support regulatory reporting obligations for CFTC and NFA Act as a technical SME during regulatory audits and examinations Maintain surveillance policies, procedures, and audit trails Mentor and support a small team of surveillance analysts (1–2 direct reports) Help shape surveillance processes in a scaling exchange environment What Makes This Role Different
Work directly inside modern reg-tech platforms Influence detection logic and workflows Support a live migration from Scilla to Eventus Operate in a high-impact environment tied directly to trading integrity What We’re Looking For
Hands-on experience with Eventus Validus 3 years working within a CFTC-regulated entity (DCM, DCO, SEF, or FCM) Experience conducting trade surveillance investigations Understanding of market manipulation patterns (spoofing, wash trading, layering) Experience supporting regulatory reporting workflows Familiarity with Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) principles Bonus Skills
Experience with Scilla Series 3 license SQL or data visualization exposure Experience supporting regulatory exams Ideal Background
Strong candidates often come from: Exchanges Clearing organizations Crypto trading venues Futures commission merchants Reg-tech surveillance teams About Innovar Group
Innovar Group is comprised of senior talent agents who deliver top recruitment services to clients throughout the United States. We bring a new era of recruiting to the industry by aligning state-of-the-art technology w/ outstanding talent. Visit our website at www.innovargroup.com Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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