Monitor trading activity and investigate suspicious behavior to enhance surveillance and compliance for a rapidly growing prediction market platform.
Polymarket is the world's largest prediction market platform. We enable individuals to express views on real-world events by trading on outcomes across politics, economics, sports, culture, and current affairs. Built as a peer-to-peer marketplace with no centralized "house," Polymarket aggregates diverse opinions into transparent, market-based probabilities that reflect collective expectations about the future.
We're growing fast – both in terms of volume ($21B traded in 2025) and adoption as an alternative news source. Our ambition is to become a ubiquitous beacon of truth in global media and we need your help adding fuel to the fire.
Polymarket is building next-generation event market infrastructure with a focus on trust, transparency, and market integrity. We're hiring a Trade Surveillance Analyst to help monitor trading activity, investigate suspicious behavior, and strengthen our exchange surveillance program.
Monitor trading activity across event markets in real time and through post-trade reviews to identify potential market abuse
Use surveillance tools and dashboards to detect anomalies, flag risk, and escalate concerns
Investigate alerts and unusual trading patterns (e.g., wash trading, manipulative order behavior)
Clearly document surveillance reviews and support internal escalations as needed
Support the enforcement of KYC/AML procedures and transaction monitoring
Partner closely with Legal, Risk, and Technology teams to improve surveillance systems and compliance workflows
Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail
High integrity, strong communication, and sound judgment under pressure
Comfort working with trading data and identifying behavioral patterns
Willingness to work overnight shifts and weekends
Familiarity with futures, event markets, and trading concepts
Experience in compliance, risk, investigations, or exchange operations
Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets (SQL or Python is a plus)
Familiarity with trade surveillance platforms
Experience at a proprietary trading firm, Futures Commission Merchant, or broker-dealer
Competitive salary & equity
Unlimited PTO, Health, Vision, & Dental coverage
401k match
Hardware setup — new MacBook Pro, big display, & accessories
Health Insurance
Health, Vision, & Dental coverage
Hardware setup
Hardware setup — new MacBook Pro, big display, & accessories
Paid Time Off
Unlimited PTO
Polymarket is the largest prediction market platform, allowing individuals to express views on real-world events by trading outcomes across various sectors like politics, economics, and sports. By operating as a peer-to-peer marketplace without a centralized house, Polymarket aggregates diverse opinions into transparent probabilities that reflect collective expectations of the future.
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