Web3 Compliance Developer Jobs in New York, United States

Who We Are:Galaxy is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence. We believe that blockchain and digital asset innovation will transform how value moves through the world – and we’re building the products and services to make that future a reality. Our institutional digital assets platform spans trading, investment banking, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization technology. We also invest in and operate cutting-edge data center infrastructure to power AI and high-performance computing, addressing the growing demand for scalable energy and compute in the U.S. We work at the intersection of finance and technology, helping institutions, startups, and developers navigate a digitally native economy. Led by CEO and Founder Michael Novogratz, our team blends deep crypto expertise with institutional experience and a shared commitment to shaping the future of Web3 and AI. Galaxy is headquartered in New York City, with offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. To learn more about our businesses and products, visit www.galaxy.com.

What We Value:

We are a diverse team of free thinkers, and fast movers united to help investors and creators energize the global economy. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a culture of builders and overachievers and embrace high performance, transparent feedback, and a mission-first approach. Our culture shapes our way of working and gets us where we want to be.

• Seek Excellence.
• Be Selective To Be Effective.
• Be Highly Aligned, Loosely Coupled.
• Disagree Transparently.
• Encourage Independent Decision-Making.
• Build Dream Teams.

Who You Are:

The Legal & Compliance Vice President will be a Compliance Officer of both the Swap Dealer and the Commodity Pool Operator/Commodity Trade Advisor and will be responsible for establishing, maintaining and developing Galaxy’s related compliance program for the relevant activities. Both the swap dealer and the CPO/CTA are both direct subsidiaries of Galaxy Digital L.P. and both entities sit within the sales and trading team.

What You’ll Do:

• Be responsible for Galaxy’s CFTC compliance programs, covering swap activities and any related activities to the CPO/CTA.
• Provide advisory coverage to the swap dealer and CPO/CTA including sales and trading activity in the U.S. offices, other relevant global jurisdiction and any branch offices.
• Evaluate new products, programs, services and business initiatives to ensure compliance issues are identified and addressed.
• Create/maintain policies and procedures and administer training.
• Perform e-communication surveillance and Compliance testing for the Swap Dealer.
• Serve as a point of contact and manage relationships with the regulators (e.g. the NFA) with regards to swap dealer and CPO/CTA examinations, inquiries, and issues.
• Participate in and support governance activities.
• Help prepare both the CFTC annual report with regards to swap dealer’s compliance and the necessary filings regarding the CPO/CTA.
• Focus on developing supervisory procedures that manage potential conflicts of interest across the firm’s business lines.
• Laisse with other teams within Galaxy, such as Legal, Finance, Risk, Operations, and IT to ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
• Embrace and champion the thoughtful adoption of AI to improve team performance and business outcomes.
• Leverage AI tools (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, data copilots) to improve productivity, decision-making, and output quality in your day-to-day work.

What We’re Looking For:

• A minimum of 5 years of legal or compliance experience/background preferably with a U.S. sell-side firm.
• Strong product knowledge and regulatory experience within the OTC derivatives and swap dealer businesses.
• Demonstrated experience with the implementation and execution of swap dealer compliance program at a registered swap dealer.
• JD or MBA degree.

Bonus Points:

• Knowledge of the regulatory treatment of digital assets.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
• Hybrid/Flexible Working Arrangements 
• Flexible Time Off (paid)
• 3% 401(k) company contribution
• Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
• Generous paid Parental Leave
• Competitive family planning benefits for US employees 
• Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
• Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
• Free daily snacks and weekly breakfasts/lunches 
• Employee Resource Groups
• Free coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace

Apply now and join us on our mission to engineer a new economic paradigm.

The base salary ranges included below will be commensurate with candidate experience, expertise and local market. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise. At Galaxy, we maintain a total compensation philosophy which consists of a competitive base salary, annual bonus, and equity incentives.

Base Salary Range$180,000—$240,000 USD

Galaxy respects diversity and seeks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived age, race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital or partnership or caregiver status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the application process or to participate in an interview, please contact

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