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DRW

Business Analyst - Regulatory Technology

DRW, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Business Analyst – Regulatory Technology DRW is a diversified trading firm with over three decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets worldwide. We value autonomy and the ability to pivot quickly to capture opportunities, so we trade using our own capital at our own risk. Headquartered in Chicago and with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we transact across a wide range of asset classes—including fixed income, ETFs, equities, FX, commodities, and energy—while also expanding into real estate, venture capital, and cryptoassets. We operate with respect, curiosity, and open minds. Here, people thrive on high expectations, integrity, innovation, and a willingness to challenge consensus.

We are seeking a highly motivated Business Analyst (“BA”) with strong data‑analysis skills and a passion for market integrity to join our Trade Surveillance team. This role is ideal for a junior professional who wants to develop deep expertise at the intersection of trading, technology, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute test cases based on business requirements and functional specifications.

Conduct UAT for new and enhanced surveillance alerts and regulatory reports, ensuring accurate logic, thresholds, and data inputs.

Document test cases and liaise with developers and compliance staff while driving matters toward resolution.

Support broader compliance monitoring and regulatory reporting initiatives as needed, including analysis of large datasets of trading activity or other Regulatory Analytics projects such as statistical modeling, predictive analysis, or other data‑science applications to enhance surveillance and reporting effectiveness.

Stay informed on global updates to relevant regulatory standards (e.g., SEC, FCA, MAS, NYDFS) that could impact surveillance logic or reporting obligations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a quantitative field such as Financial Engineering or Quantitative Economics (or equivalent practical experience).

1–2 years of experience in trade surveillance, regulatory reporting, data analysis, or a related role.

Working knowledge of Python (Pandas, NumPy, scikit‑learn, etc.) and SQL.

Strong analytical skills with proven ability to work with large, complex datasets.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly document processes and findings.

Detail‑oriented with a structured problem‑solving mindset.

The annual base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $150,000 depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits, including group medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with discretionary employer match; short- and long-term disability; life and AD&D insurance; health savings accounts; and flexible spending accounts.

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