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The Chief Compliance and Regulatory Officer (CCRO) will serve as the statutory CCO for both the exchange and clearinghouse at Crypto.com | Derivatives North America (“CDNA”), which is a CFTC dual-registered DCM/DCO.  You will be responsible for ensuring the firm’s adherence to the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA), CFTC Core Principles, and all applicable laws.  You will act as a primary liaison with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), serving as the guardian of market integrity and ensuring a culture of compliance within the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to make difficult, time-sensitive decisions.
• Familiarity with modern surveillance software (e.g., SMARTS, Scila, Eventus) and an understanding of electronic trading protocols (FIX API).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory jargon for business stakeholders.
• Unimpeachable Ethics and the fortitude to stand firm on regulatory obligations event when they conflict with short-term commercial goals.
• Comfortable working at the frontier of finance where products and services may require the development of new best practices drawing upon experience, market norms and standards, to enable innovation within the context of regulatory obligations.

$200,000 - $265,000 a yearPlus equity match of starting base salaryLife @ Crypto.comEmpowered to think big. Try new opportunities while working with a talented, ambitious and supportive team.Transformational and proactive working environment. Empower employees to find thoughtful and innovative solutions.Growth from within. We help to develop new skill-sets that would impact the shaping of your personal and professional growth.Work Culture. Our colleagues are some of the best in the industry; we are all here to help and support one another.One cohesive team. Engage stakeholders to achieve our ultimate goal - Cryptocurrency in every wallet. Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid or remote set-upAspire career alternatives through us - our internal mobility program offers employees a new scope.  Are you ready to kickstart your future with us? BenefitsCompetitive salaryAttractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversary401(k) plan with employer matchEligible for company-sponsored group health, dental, vision, and life/disability insuranceWork Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid or remote set-upAspire career alternatives through us. Our internal mobility program can offer employees a diverse scope.  Our Crypto.com benefits packages vary depending on region requirements, you can learn more from our talent acquisition team.About Crypto.com:Founded in 2016, Crypto.com serves more than 150 million customers and is the world's fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™. Built on a foundation of security, privacy, and compliance, Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem.Learn more at https://crypto.com. Crypto.com is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an environment where opportunities are presented to everyone in a fair and transparent way. Crypto.com values diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills that complement and strengthen our team.Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment purposes only.Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.We may use artificial intelligence tools to analyze the content of your Resume/CV against the specific requirements for the position. The purpose is to support our recruitment team in reviewing applications more effectively. These tools assist our recruitment team in their evaluation of your application by providing recommendations, but they do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans who consider the insights generated by the tools along with other relevant information. If you would like more details about how your personal information is processed, please contact us.