US Compliance Lead

We are seeking a hands‑on US Compliance Lead to drive and support the build‑out of our US regulatory presence. This role is ideal for an experienced compliance professional who is comfortable operating at both strategic and execution levels.

You will play a key role in navigating US regulatory frameworks, designing and implementing compliance infrastructure, and supporting licensing efforts including potential.

• Digital asset licenses including: NYDFS Bit License application
• CFTC SEF (Swap Execution Facility) registration
• CFTC Digital Commodity Exchange framework (subject to legislative developments)

This is a hands‑on role, requiring a willingness to roll up sleeves across policy drafting, regulatory engagement, operational implementation, and ongoing compliance execution.

• Lead and support US regulatory strategy across derivatives and digital assets
• Manage and contribute to licensing processes, including:
  • CFTC SEF registration
  • NYDFS Bit License application
  • Potential CFTC Digital Commodity Exchange authorization
• Act as a key point of contact with US regulators (CFTC, NFA, NYDFS and others)

• Draft, implement, and maintain compliance policies and procedures including:
  • Market conduct and surveillance
  • AML/KYC and financial crime controls
  • Trade and transaction reporting
  • Governance and internal controls
• Ensure alignment with both US frameworks and existing UK/Singapore regulatory obligations

• Support day‑to‑day compliance operations across US‑related activities
• Build and implement regulatory reporting processes (CFTC, NFA, state regulators)
• Establish and oversee monitoring, surveillance, and control frameworks
• Assist with onboarding processes and client due diligence

• Work closely with compliance, legal, and operations teams in the UK and Singapore
• Ensure consistency in global compliance standards while adapting to US regulatory requirements

• Monitor US regulatory developments (including digital asset legislation)
• Advise senior management on regulatory risks and strategic opportunities
• Translate regulatory developments into actionable internal changes

$150,000 - $250,000

• 5–12+ years of experience in financial services compliance, preferably within:
  • Digital Assets, trading venues (SEF, MTF, exchanges), FX or derivatives
  • Direct experience with US regulators (CFTC, NFA, NYDFS strongly preferred)
  • Experience in licensing processes (SEF, Bit License, ATS, or similar)

• Strong understanding of:
  • CFTC regulatory framework (especially SEFs and swaps)
  • US market structure for derivatives and/or digital assets
  • Trade reporting, market surveillance, and compliance controls
  • Familiarity with cross‑border regulatory frameworks (UK FCA, MAS) is a plus

• Highly hands‑on and execution‑oriented
• Comfortable working in a lean, entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to move between strategy and detailed implementation
• Strong drafting skills (policies, procedures, regulatory submissions)

• Proactive, pragmatic, and solutions‑oriented
• Strong communicator with ability to engage regulators and internal stakeholders
• Comfortable building from scratch in a developing regulatory environment

• 25 days of holiday (PTO)
• Bonus
• Pension: 401K
• Private medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Tri Net Platform
• Wellness contribution program with access to Class Pass
• Plumm Platform
• Five volunteering days