About Futu US Inc.Futu US Inc. stands at the forefront of financial services, housing two SEC registered broker-dealers alongside a cryptocurrency brokerage — all operating under the reputable wing of Futu Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: FUTU).Our core mission revolves around innovating the investing landscape through a digitized brokerage and wealth management platform that's designed to elevate the investment experience.Here's a closer look at our key entities: Futu Clearing Inc.: An SEC registered FINRA member dedicated to delivering top-tier clearing and execution services globally.Moomoo Financial Inc.: As an SEC registered FINRA member, we provide retail investors access to both U.S. and Asian securities markets, ensuring your investment journey is backed by expertise.Moomoo Technology Inc.: Offering a data-rich trading platform, we provide unparalleled insights and tools to enhance your trading strategies. Note that this entity is not a licensed broker-dealer.For deeper insights into our entities and affiliates, explore futuclearing.com or moomoo.com/us to discover the future of investing with confidence and innovation.About the Team & Role:The Vice President, Trading Surveillance will be responsible for monitoring, investigating, and escalating potential market abuse and regulatory violations across multiple asset classes. This role supports the firm’s compliance with FINRA, SEC, and other applicable regulatory requirements and works closely with Compliance, Legal, and Operations. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with equities, options, and crypto surveillance, strong investigative skills, and hands-on expertise with NASDAQ SMARTS.Office Location: Jersey City, NJThis role must be based on the office locations specified in the job description, in line with our in-office work philosophy. Remote work is not available for this position. For more details about our in-office approach and expectations, please reach out to the recruiter.RequirementsWhat you doConduct daily trade surveillance reviews using NASDAQ SMARTS and related surveillance platforms across: Equities Options Digital assets / crypto Futures and event contracts (preferred) Analyze and disposition surveillance alerts related to potential market manipulation and abusive trading practices, including: Spoofing and layering Wash trading Marking the close Front-running Momentum ignition Cross-product and cross-market manipulation Cross-venue futures activity Calendar spread abuse Perform complex investigations involving: Trading pattern analysis Account relationship reviews Order lifecycle analysis Cross-product linkage analysis across equities, options, futures, and crypto products Review and interpret futures surveillance data, including CME market data and related trading activity.Prepare investigative findings, escalation memos, exception reports, and regulatory responses with clear and defensible conclusions.Respond to regulatory inquiries and examinations, including: FINRA investigations Electronic Blue Sheet (EBS) requests NFA examinations and inquiries Other regulatory requests and audits Partner with Compliance, Legal, Trading, Operations, and Technology teams to obtain data, communicate findings, and support remediation efforts.Assist in the enhancement of surveillance rules, thresholds, procedures, and controls to address evolving market structure, products, and regulatory expectations.Stay current on FINRA, SEC, CFTC, NFA, and broader regulatory developments impacting market abuse and trade surveillance.What you offerRequired Qualifications7+ years of hands-on trade surveillance experience at a FINRA member firm, clearing firm, exchange, regulator, or similar financial institution.Extensive surveillance experience covering: Equities Options Digital assets / crypto Strong knowledge of market abuse detection and surveillance methodologies across multiple asset classes.Experience using NASDAQ SMARTS and other surveillance technologies such as OneTick, Eventus, or OMS-related platforms.Direct experience managing: FINRA investigations Electronic Blue Sheet (EBS) requests NFA or other regulatory inquiries Strong understanding of U.S. securities and futures market structure, including: CME/ICE exchange environments Globex trading behavior Position limits and account aggregation Give-ups, block trades, and EFRPs FCM/IB relationships Series 7, Series 3, and Series 24 licenses (active or eligible for transfer).Strong analytical, investigative, written, and verbal communication skills.Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment.Preferred / Plus QualificationsFutures and NFA-related surveillance experience. Experience at a clearing firm or organizations supporting introducing broker-dealers. Prior involvement in regulatory examinations, enforcement matters, or remediation initiatives. Familiarity with: CFTC and NFA regulatory frameworks Large trader reporting Futures recordkeeping requirements Audit trail and supervisory expectations BenefitsWhat We Offer:Comprehensive Paid Medical Benefits: We prioritize your health with a robust medical benefits plan that covers you and your dependents401k Employer Contribution: We match your contributions to help you grow your retirement savingsGenerous Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays: Take the time you need to recharge and pursue your passions with our generous paid time off policyOpportunities for Professional Growth & Development: Invest in your future through hands-on learning, skill-building, and cross-functional workPerformance Based Bonuses: Your hard work deserves recognition! Enjoy performance-based bonuses that reward your contributions to our team's successBase pay for a successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected salary range for this role is $120,000 - $160,000. This role is also eligible to participate in our discretionary bonus plan.DisclaimerThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employment with Futu Holdings Limited, including all subsidiaries, is on an at-will basis. This means that either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice and with or without cause, subject to applicable law. Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as creating an express or implied contract of employment or guarantee of employment for any specific duration.Futu Holdings Limited, including all subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Warning about fake job posts:Please be aware of fraudulent job postings by persons not affiliated with Futu, Moomoo, or their affiliates. Criminals may use fraudulent job postings to obtain your personally identifiable information and/or financial information to steal your identity and/or money.All communications to you will come from a business email address. We do not hire through text message, social media, or email alone, and any interviews will be conducted in person or through a video call. We will not ask you for bank account information nor ask you to pay anything during the hiring process. If you see suspicious activity or believe that you have been the victim of a job posting scam, you should report it to your local FBI field office or to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
About Futu US Inc.
Futu US Inc. stands at the forefront of financial services, housing two SEC registered broker-dealers alongside a cryptocurrency brokerage — all operating under the reputable wing of Futu Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: FUTU).
Our core mission revolves around innovating the investing landscape through a digitized brokerage and wealth management platform that's designed to elevate the investment experience.
Here's a closer look at our key entities:
- Futu Clearing Inc.: An SEC registered FINRA member dedicated to delivering top-tier clearing and execution services globally.
- Moomoo Financial Inc.: As an SEC registered FINRA member, we provide retail investors access to both U.S. and Asian securities markets, ensuring your investment journey is backed by expertise.
- Moomoo Technology Inc.: Offering a data-rich trading platform, we provide unparalleled insights and tools to enhance your trading strategies. Note that this entity is not a licensed broker-dealer.
For deeper insights into our entities and affiliates, explore futuclearing.com or moomoo.com/us to discover the future of investing with confidence and innovation.
About the Team & Role:
The Vice President, Trading Surveillance will be responsible for monitoring, investigating, and escalating potential market abuse and regulatory violations across multiple asset classes. This role supports the firm’s compliance with FINRA, SEC, and other applicable regulatory requirements and works closely with Compliance, Legal, and Operations. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with equities, options, and crypto surveillance, strong investigative skills, and hands-on expertise with NASDAQ SMARTS.
Office Location: Jersey City, NJ
This role must be based on the office locations specified in the job description, in line with our in-office work philosophy. Remote work is not available for this position. For more details about our in-office approach and expectations, please reach out to the recruiter.
Requirements
What you do
Conduct daily trade surveillance reviews using NASDAQ SMARTS and related surveillance platforms across:
- Equities
- Options
- Digital assets / crypto
- Futures and event contracts (preferred)
Analyze and disposition surveillance alerts related to potential market manipulation and abusive trading practices, including:
- Spoofing and layering
- Wash trading
- Marking the close
- Front-running
- Momentum ignition
- Cross-product and cross-market manipulation
- Cross-venue futures activity
- Calendar spread abuse
Perform complex investigations involving:
- Trading pattern analysis
- Account relationship reviews
- Order lifecycle analysis
- Cross-product linkage analysis across equities, options, futures, and crypto products
Review and interpret futures surveillance data, including CME market data and related trading activity.
Prepare investigative findings, escalation memos, exception reports, and regulatory responses with clear and defensible conclusions.
Respond to regulatory inquiries and examinations, including:
- FINRA investigations
- Electronic Blue Sheet (EBS) requests
- NFA examinations and inquiries
- Other regulatory requests and audits
Partner with Compliance, Legal, Trading, Operations, and Technology teams to obtain data, communicate findings, and support remediation efforts.
Assist in the enhancement of surveillance rules, thresholds, procedures, and controls to address evolving market structure, products, and regulatory expectations.
Stay current on FINRA, SEC, CFTC, NFA, and broader regulatory developments impacting market abuse and trade surveillance.
What you offer
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of hands-on trade surveillance experience at a FINRA member firm, clearing firm, exchange, regulator, or similar financial institution.
- Extensive surveillance experience covering:
- Equities
- Options
- Digital assets / crypto
- Strong knowledge of market abuse detection and surveillance methodologies across multiple asset classes.
- Experience using NASDAQ SMARTS and other surveillance technologies such as OneTick, Eventus, or OMS-related platforms.
- Direct experience managing:
- FINRA investigations
- Electronic Blue Sheet (EBS) requests
- NFA or other regulatory inquiries
- Strong understanding of U.S. securities and futures market structure, including:
- CME/ICE exchange environments
- Globex trading behavior
- Position limits and account aggregation
- Give-ups, block trades, and EFRPs
- FCM/IB relationships
Series 7, Series 3, and Series 24 licenses (active or eligible for transfer).
Strong analytical, investigative, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment.
Preferred / Plus Qualifications
- Futures and NFA-related surveillance experience.
- Experience at a clearing firm or organizations supporting introducing broker-dealers.
- Prior involvement in regulatory examinations, enforcement matters, or remediation initiatives.
- Familiarity with:
- CFTC and NFA regulatory frameworks
- Large trader reporting
- Futures recordkeeping requirements
- Audit trail and supervisory expectations
Benefits
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive Paid Medical Benefits: We prioritize your health with a robust medical benefits plan that covers you and your dependents
- 401k Employer Contribution: We match your contributions to help you grow your retirement savings
- Generous Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays: Take the time you need to recharge and pursue your passions with our generous paid time off policy
- Opportunities for Professional Growth & Development: Invest in your future through hands-on learning, skill-building, and cross-functional work
- Performance Based Bonuses: Your hard work deserves recognition! Enjoy performance-based bonuses that reward your contributions to our team's success
Base pay for a successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected salary range for this role is $120,000 - $160,000. This role is also eligible to participate in our discretionary bonus plan.
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Employment with Futu Holdings Limited, including all subsidiaries, is on an at-will basis. This means that either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice and with or without cause, subject to applicable law. Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as creating an express or implied contract of employment or guarantee of employment for any specific duration.
Futu Holdings Limited, including all subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Warning about fake job posts:
Please be aware of fraudulent job postings by persons not affiliated with Futu, Moomoo, or their affiliates. Criminals may use fraudulent job postings to obtain your personally identifiable information and/or financial information to steal your identity and/or money.
All communications to you will come from a business email address. We do not hire through text message, social media, or email alone, and any interviews will be conducted in person or through a video call. We will not ask you for bank account information nor ask you to pay anything during the hiring process.
If you see suspicious activity or believe that you have been the victim of a job posting scam, you should report it to your local FBI field office or to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
Moomoo is an investment and trading platform that empowers global investors with pro-grade, easy-to-use tools, data, and insights.We believe investing is a transformative and long-term journey. That's why moomoo empowers investors with the tools and data they need to help unlock their financial potential today and in the future. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, moomoo is here to power your investment journey. With access to a wide range of both user-friendly and advanced features, including real-time market data, technical analysis tools, and in-depth order book data moomoo users can potentially enhance their trading strategies to pursue their goals.Our mission is built on three core values: transparency, innovation, and community. By using these values to guide us, we deliver a comprehensive investment experience for individuals across all trading levels.
Moomoo is an investment and trading platform that empowers global investors with pro-grade, easy-to-use tools, data, and insights.
We believe investing is a transformative and long-term journey. That's why moomoo empowers investors with the tools and data they need to help unlock their financial potential today and in the future. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, moomoo is here to power your investment journey. With access to a wide range of both user-friendly and advanced features, including real-time market data, technical analysis tools, and in-depth order book data moomoo users can potentially enhance their trading strategies to pursue their goals.
Our mission is built on three core values: transparency, innovation, and community. By using these values to guide us, we deliver a comprehensive investment experience for individuals across all trading levels.
