US Compliance Officer

Description:

We are seeking a hands-on US Compliance Officer 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:

• CFTC SEF (Swap Execution Facility) registration
• CFTC Digital Commodity Exchange framework (subject to legislative developments)
• NYDFS BitLicense application

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

The US Compliance Person is responsible for:

Regulatory Strategy & Licensing

• 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 authorisation

• Act as a key point of contact with US regulators (CFTC, NFA, NYDFS and others)

Policy & Framework Development

• 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

Execution & Operations

• 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

Cross-Border Coordination

• 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

Regulatory Change & Advisory

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

Salary Range: $150,000 - $250,000

Requirements:

Experience

• 5 -12+ years of experience in financial services compliance, preferably within:
• Trading venues (SEF, MTF, exchanges)
• FX, derivatives, or digital assets
• Direct experience with US regulators (CFTC, NFA, NYDFS strongly preferred)
• Experience in licensing processes (SEF, BitLicense, ATS, or similar) highly desirable

Technical Knowledge

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

Working Style

• 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)

Personal Attributes

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

Benefits:

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