Chief Compliance And Regulatory Officer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Chief Compliance and Regulatory Officer (Fintech): Ensuring adherence to the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA), CFTC Core Principles, and all applicable laws. Focus on managing regulatory inquiries, exams, and rule enforcement reviews (RERs).

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Salary: $200,000 - $265,000 a year, plus equity match of starting base salary

Company

hirify.global serves more than 150 million customers and is the world's fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the CFTC and other regulatory bodies; manage all regulatory inquiries and exams.
• Oversee the drafting and submission of rule filings, 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 trade practice surveillance program to detect and prevent manipulation and disruptive trading practices.
• Draft and certify the Annual Compliance Reports, detailing the firm’s compliance with Core Principles.
• Identify and manage potential conflicts of interest between commercial interests of the firm and self-regulatory obligations.

Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in compliance, legal or regulatory roles within the US derivatives industry.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing 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.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive annual leave entitlement including birthday and work anniversary.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Eligible for company-sponsored group health, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance.
• Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid or remote set-up.
• Internal mobility program that offers employees a new scope.