Crypto.com

Chief Compliance and Regulatory Officer

Crypto.com

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $200,000 - $265,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the CFTC and other regulatory bodies. Manage all regulatory inquiries, exams, and Rule Enforcement Reviews (RERs).
  • Oversee the drafting and submission of all rule filings (self-certifications and approval requests) under Part 40 of CFTC regulations, ensuring new products and rules meet statutory standards.
  • Advise Executive Leadership and the Board on the regulatory implications of new business lines, products, and technologies.
  • Oversee a robust trade practice surveillance program to detect and prevent manipulation, wash trading, spoofing, and other disruptive trading practices.
  • Lead the market regulation function, conducting investigations into rule violations, and managing the disciplinary process.
  • Work closely with the Chief Risk Officer to ensure the risk management framework complies with Core Principles (fully funded and margin methodologies, financial resources, default management).
  • Oversee the due diligence and onboarding process for Clearing Members including Market Makers and Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs).
  • Prepare materials for and report quarterly to the ROC. Ensure the committee has sufficient information to fulfill its oversight duties.
  • Draft and certify the Annual Compliance Reports for both the DCM and DCO as required by the CEA, detailing the firm’s compliance with Core Principles.
  • Develop, maintain and enforce the firm’s Compliance Manual and Code of Ethics.
  • Identify and manage potential conflicts of interest between commercial interests of the firm and its self-regulatory obligations

Requirements

  • Minimum 10+ years of experience in compliance, legal or regulatory roles within the US derivatives industry (Exchange, Clearinghouse, FCM, or Regulator)
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing high-performing compliance teams and interaction with C-suite executives and Board Directors.
  • Expert-level knowledge of the Commodity Exchange Act, especially Parts 38, 39 and 40.
  • Bachelor’s Degree Required
  • J.D. or Master’s Degree in Finance/Business strongly preferred.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Attractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversary
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Eligible for company-sponsored group health, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance
  • Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid or remote set-up
  • Aspire career alternatives through us. Our internal mobility program can offer employees a diverse scope.
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Hard Skills & Tools
regulatory compliancerule draftingtrade practice surveillanceinvestigationsrisk managementdue diligencecompliance reportingcompliance manual developmentconflict of interest managementCFTC regulations
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationadvisoryteam managementstakeholder engagementanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingorganizational skillsstrategic thinkinginterpersonal skills
Certifications
J.D.Master’s Degree in FinanceMaster’s Degree in Business