CareerPlan

Trade Practice Investigator

Chicago - 20 S. Wacker, USFull-time$64k–$106k2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10

Core

Investigate potential trade practice rule violations and abusive trading activity in derivatives markets using surveillance tools and data analysis.

Role type

Entry-level Trade Practice Investigator (Market Regulation)

Builds

Compliance reports, investigation findings, and recommendations for market enforcement

Domain

Financial services / Derivatives markets / Regulatory compliance

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Data analysis, statistical modeling, report writing, oral communication, case management

Preferred skills

Python, R, Data Visualization, exchange/regulatory experience

Technologies

MS Word, MS Excel, Python, R, Data Visualization tools

Responsibilities

Perform program reviews to detect rule violations (spoofing, wash trading, etc.), evaluate complaints and conduct independent research, conduct comprehensive investigations and take recorded statements, produce argumentative reports for management and counsel

Seniority

Entry-level, supervised IC