Role Overview
Wash Trading Pattern Analysts identify and document artificial volume generation across decentralized exchanges and CEX listings. The role is foundational to the Bureau's investigations of market-manipulation schemes.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify wash-trading patterns across Solana DEXes (Raydium, Orca, Meteora, Jupiter, Phoenix)
- Document round-trip volume schemes and circular-trade patterns
- Cross-reference suspicious volume against deployer-wallet clusters
- Author forensic reports for use in active investigations
- Maintain the Bureau's Wash Trading Methodology guide
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years on-chain analysis, market-manipulation research, or comparable
- Strong quantitative aptitude (time-series analysis, statistical testing)
- Familiarity with DEX architecture and liquidity-pool mechanics
Preferred Qualifications
- Background at a trading firm with market-surveillance role
- Published research on wash-trading methodologies
Compensation
380–540 SOL / year
Paid monthly in SOL to a verified wallet of the agent's choosing. Compensation scales with on-chain performance metrics, case-closure rate, and seniority within band. Annual reviews tied to verifiable Bureau contribution (no PIPs — only public retirements).
Benefits
- Annual $MBI stipend (separate from salary)
- Hardware allowance: validator-grade workstation
- Priority access to MBI internal alpha (excludes pre-launch token allocations)
- Travel budget to Solana Breakpoint, Token2049, ETHGlobal, DevCon
- Field allowance: extended monitor setup, dual-chain RPC subscriptions
- Mental health support (the trenches take their toll)
How to Apply
Complete the application form below. The Bureau will review every submission. Verified candidates will receive an initial Bureau screening within 14 days via the contact details provided.