Chief Compliance Officer, Derivatives Exchange

Job Description: • Develop, Implement, and enforce a comprehensive and effective compliance program designed to meet all federal and state regulatory requirements applicable to CFTC-registered Designated Contract Markets, including the Commodity Exchange Act, Bank Secrecy Act, and emerging regulations applicable to digital assets. • Coordinate the timely preparation and submission of required regulatory filings; prepare Annual CCO Report. • Conduct and document compliance and operational risk assessments; identify potential areas of vulnerability and implement corrective action plans. • Create, update, and enforce the firm's compliance policies and procedures, ensuring they are well-documented and reflect best practices. • Investigate and document compliance-related inquiries and issues, escalating to CRO when necessary. • Develop and maintain a system for tracking and reporting compliance-related requirements; ensure the timely preparation and completion of requisite regulatory filings and reports, risk assessments, and updates to policies and procedures. • Train and supervise Market Surveillance employees conducting real time and T+1 market surveillance. • Develop and deliver compliance training for all personnel. Requirements: • Bachelor's degree • 7+ years of experience in a financial services regulatory and compliance environment, such as at an exchange/MTF, trading firm, or regulator, with significant exposure to derivatives. • Deep understanding of the Commodity Exchange Act, related CFTC regulations, the Bank Secrecy Act (AML/KYC), and compliance best practices. Experience with compliance requirements of foreign jurisdictions is a plus. • Knowledge of exchange traded financial products and markets, understanding of trading strategies and market surveillance systems, and digital assets. • Proven ability to manage compliance functions. • Must be initiative-taking, flexible, innovative, and adaptive. Benefits: • Offers Equity • Offers Bonus Apply tot his job