Compliance Technology Associate

Polymarket

Compliance Technology Associate overseeing regulatory compliance and technical documentation at Polymarket. Liaising between Compliance and Engineering to maintain system safeguards under CFTC regulations.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in CFTC regulatory compliance, including documentation and testing requirements, while effectively managing compliance workflows and audits. Strong written communication skills facilitate clear documentation and collaboration with technical teams.

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CFTC Regulatory ComplianceDocumentation ManagementAudit CoordinationCompliance Workflow OwnershipRegulatory Communication

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Hard Skills

CFTC Regulations 38.1051CFTC Regulations 39.18Compliance Policy DraftingVulnerability TestingPenetration TestingRemediation TrackingGap AnalysisSelf-Certification FilingsSystem Safeguards ReviewsBusiness Continuity Program Records

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationAdaptability in Fast-Moving Environments

Industry Keywords

DCMDCOCompliance DocumentationIndependent Third-Party AuditsCFTC ExaminationsInformation SecurityEnterprise Risk Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, update, and version-control compliance policies, procedures, and self-certification filings related to system safeguards and electronic trading controls.
Maintain all documentation required under CFTC Regulations 38.1051 and 39.18, including enterprise risk management, information security, and business continuity program records.
Track penetration testing, vulnerability testing, and controls testing schedules. Coordinate with engineering to ensure tests are completed on time and findings are documented with clear remediation plans.
Coordinate annual and special system safeguards reviews and audits conducted by independent third parties, managing logistics, information requests, and follow-up correspondence.
Act as the primary liaison between Compliance and Technology teams to ensure safeguards documentation accurately reflects current infrastructure and controls.
Support responses to CFTC examinations, inquiries, and requests for information related to technology and system safeguards matters.
Monitor CFTC regulatory developments related to technology and system safeguards requirements and flag material changes to the Compliance Technology Lead with a summary of what they mean for our programs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Direct experience with CFTC regulatory compliance, including familiarity with the filing and documentation requirements imposed on registered DCMs and DCOs.
Working knowledge of CFTC Regulations 38.1051 and 39.18, including what each regulation requires in terms of documentation, testing schedules, and notification obligations.
Proven ability to own compliance workflows end-to-end, including audits, gap analyses, and remediation tracking, without significant hand-holding from senior staff.
Strong written skills. You can produce clean, precise compliance documentation and regulatory filings without a heavy editing pass from your manager.
Ability to communicate regulatory requirements clearly to engineering and product teams. You can turn a CFTC rule into a concrete ask for a technical audience.
Comfort working in a fast-moving environment where priorities shift and timelines are tight.
(Plus) Prior experience working at a DCM or DCO.
(Plus) Direct experience coordinating third-party system safeguards audits, including managing independent contractor relationships and CFTC correspondence related to audit findings.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary & equity
Unlimited PTO
Full Health, Vision, & Dental coverage
401k match
Hardware setup: new MacBook Pro, big display, & accessories