Compliance Analyst, Market Surveillance

OKX • New York, NY

2d • $75,000 - $113,000

About The Position

OKX is seeking a Market Surveillance Analyst to join its Compliance team and review and investigate potential market abuse activity. The analyst will use surveillance tools, trading data, and market research to assess alerts and produce timely, well-reasoned investigations supported by quantitative and qualitative evidence. The role requires an understanding of markets, exchange products, and order-book dynamics, alongside sound judgment. The analyst will collaborate with Product, Engineering, Legal, Risk, Central Compliance, and local Compliance teams to support and continually improve the surveillance framework. They will also maintain complete, accurate, audit-ready investigation records and contribute to special projects and priority requests in a fast-paced global environment.

Requirements

• BA/BS in a related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 2–3 years of experience in market surveillance, trade surveillance, or a closely related field.
• Familiarity with end-to-end market surveillance workflows.
• Strong understanding of the digital-asset industry and products offered by digital-asset exchanges.
• Knowledge of market structure and order-book dynamics.
• Working knowledge of relevant regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Strong integrity and professional judgment, including the ability to recognize when an issue requires escalation.
• Self-motivated, proactive approach and ability to work independently in a fast-paced global environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with commonly used trade surveillance and reporting tools.
• Professional AML/ATF compliance training or accreditation, such as ICA or CAMS.
• Practical knowledge of CeFi trading products, including spot, derivatives, margin or leveraged products, institutional services, and OTC flows.

Responsibilities

• Investigate potential market abuse, including wash trading, circular trading, price ramping, insider trading, spoofing, and layering.
• Review and analyze surveillance alerts using surveillance tools and platforms.
• Produce thorough, high-quality investigations supported by clear evidence and documented conclusions.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative assessments using data, research, and analytical skills.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Legal, Risk, Central Compliance, and local Compliance teams to strengthen and improve the Surveillance function.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready documentation for alerts and investigations.
• Support priority requests and special projects in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package.
• L&D programs and education subsidy for employee growth and development.
• Team-building programs and company events.
• Wellness and meal allowances.
• Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants.
• Performance bonus and long-term incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package.
• Medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level