Chief Compliance Officer, US Regulated Entities (Web3)

TL;DR

Chief Compliance Officer, US Regulated Entities (Web3): Overseeing the full US compliance program across digital-asset exchange, futures/derivatives, and securities business lines with an accent on regulatory framework development and scaling infrastructure. Focus on managing relationships with the SEC, FINRA, CFTC, and NFA, and ensuring adherence to AML/BSA/OFAC obligations.

Location: New York

Salary: $225,000 - $265,000 + discretionary annual target bonus

Company

hirify.global is an institutionally focused global digital asset platform providing market infrastructure, including the hirify.global Exchange and CoinDesk indices and data services.

What you will do

• Maintain and enhance the compliance program, policies, and procedures for hirify.global US Operations, LLC in accordance with federal and state laws.
• Build and lead the US broker-dealer compliance program from the ground up, including WSPs, supervisory controls, and FINRA procedures.
• Establish and administer a CFTC- and NFA-compliant program for derivatives trading and manage NFA registration requirements.
• Oversee AML/BSA/OFAC programs, including KYC onboarding, transaction monitoring, and SAR filing obligations.
• Serve as the primary compliance liaison for regulatory examinations and inquiries from the SEC, FINRA, CFTC, and NFA.
• Build and mentor a high-performing US compliance team while reporting directly to the Global Head of Compliance.

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive compliance experience in US financial services, with significant senior or CCO-level responsibility.
• Deep knowledge of SEC and FINRA rules for broker-dealers and working knowledge of CFTC and NFA requirements for FCMs.
• Proven experience managing regulatory examinations and enforcement inquiries with CFTC, NFA, SEC, FINRA, or FinCEN.
• Strong understanding of AML/BSA obligations and FinCEN regulatory requirements.
• Must be based in New York.
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain FINRA Series 7, 14, 24 and NFA Series 3 licenses.

Nice to have

• Experience in or deep familiarity with digital-asset or cryptocurrency exchange compliance.
• Active NFA Series 3 and/or FINRA Series 7, 14, 24 licenses.
• Experience supporting initial registration or licensing applications with the CFTC, NFA, SEC, or FINRA.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including base salary, discretionary annual target bonus, and performance incentives.
• Opportunity to hold a senior leadership role in a fast-evolving global digital asset community.
• Commitment to diversity, integrity, and equal opportunity employment.