[Remote] Chief Compliance Officer, Derivatives Exchange

Key Details • Compensation: $146,000 – $234,000 per year • Experience Level: Expert & Leadership (9+ years) • Job Type: Full Time • Visa Sponsorship: Unknown • Industries: Cryptocurrency, Financial Services, Blockchain Responsibilities 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 Extraordinary attention to detail Strong analytical skills Genuine interest in derivatives, digital assets, and regulatory frameworks Specialized understanding of US regulatory frameworks Skills • Regulatory Compliance • Market Surveillance • Investigations • Disciplinary Proceedings • Regulatory Audits • Cybersecurity • System Safeguards • Regulatory Filings • Crypto Regulation • Blockchain • Exchange Policies • AML • KYC