US Compliance Officer
$150,000–$250,000 year
On-site · New York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Hands-on US Compliance Officer to drive and support the build-out of the US regulatory presence. Lead regulatory strategy across derivatives and digital assets, manage licensing processes (SEF registration, BitLicense, Digital Commodity Exchange authorisation), act as a key contact with US regulators (CFTC, NFA, NYDFS), and develop and implement policies, controls, and governance. Responsibilities include AML/KYC and financial crime controls, market conduct surveillance, trade reporting, cross-border coordination with UK/Singapore teams, and regulatory change advisory to senior management. Requires a highly hands-on, execution-oriented approach in a lean environment with strong drafting and stakeholder engagement skills.
Required Qualifications
- 5 –12+ years of experience in financial services compliance (preferred with trading venues, 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
- Strong drafting skills (policies, procedures, regulatory submissions)
- Ability to move between strategy and detailed implementation
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