Junior Compliance Analyst

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm specializing in options market-making and cutting-edge technology. They are seeking a Junior Compliance Analyst to assist the Compliance team in ensuring regulatory obligations are met, including monitoring trading activities and conducting investigations. Responsibilities Monitor surveillance systems daily to detect potential market manipulation, spoofing, wash trading, and other abusive trading practices Conduct daily reviews of trading activity, alert escalations, and flagged patterns Investigate suspicious trading behavior and prepare detailed investigative reports Support regulatory examinations and audit requests Document compliance procedures and maintain policy and procedure updates Manage form filings, securities registration/licensing, and SRO Exchange registration through the FINRA Web CRD portal (Form BD, U4, U5) Manage the Firm’s outside brokerage account process, including insider trading and anti-money laundering reviews Skills 1-3 years of relevant work experience Knowledge of trading markets, various asset classes and products Ability to apply rule-based analysis to trading activity Able to work on multiple projects and assignments at the same time and prioritize appropriately High standard of accuracy and excellent attention to detail Proficiency in Excel required Series 57 preferred, but not required (willingness to take and pass within 90 days of hire) Familiarity with SQL or data analysis tools is a plus Benefits Discretionary performance bonus Comprehensive benefits package Employer-paid medical Dental Vision Retirement contributions Paid time off Other benefits Company Overview Akuna Capital is a proprietary trading firm specializing in derivatives market-making. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is