Description:

Our Team:
The A Stock Market Index Company Investigations and Enforcement Team is part of A Stock Market Index Company Regulation. Our mission is to protect investors and market integrity by investigating instances of possible misconduct and enforcing the rules of A Stock Market Index Company three equities markets, six options markets, and the federal securities laws. A Stock Market Index Company I&E Team focuses on the regulation of A Stock Market Index Company member firms and associated persons.

Your role and responsibilities:
  • Commit to our core investor protection mission by investigating potential violations of exchange and SEC rules and taking enforcement action when the facts warrant it.
  • Collaborate closely with Nasdaq enforcement team members to plan and conduct investigations and develop the factual record.
  • Plan for and conduct effective on-the-record testimony of witnesses
  • Research and understand the legal requirements for charges and sanctions.
  • Recommend fair and meaningful outcomes, accurately assessing the evidence and applying a well-reasoned legal framework to support case resolution.
  • Develop and implement settlement strategy and advance settlement negotiations with member firms and associated persons.
  • Draft clear and organized settlement documents including reasoned analysis of applicable rules, case precedent and recommended sanctions.
  • Collaborate effectively with managers and incorporate feedback into planning, documents and execution.
  • Collaborate effectively with other Nasdaq departments including options and equities surveillance teams, with self-regulatory organizations such as FINRA, and with the SEC.
  • Other tasks that may arise from time to time.

You will need the following skills and experience:
  • 4+ years working as a securities enforcement and/or litigation attorney at a financial industry regulator and/or top law firm
  • Knowledge of securities regulation and the rules that govern equities and options markets
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal guidance and as a part of a high performing team.
  • Excellent communication skills and academic credentials, including a J.D. from an accredited law school.

And it would be great if you have experience with:
  • Proficiency in e-discovery tools and databases
  • Equities or options trading industry experience