Chief Compliance Officer

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the NFA and CFTC.
• Lead audit readiness, manage regulatory examinations, and represent compliance as a member of the Risk Committee.
• Plan and execute a comprehensive Compliance and AML strategy that seamlessly aligns with OANDA’s commercial goals.
• Design, develop, and own our end-to-end Compliance Monitoring Program, policy management, and compliance training initiatives.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a dedicated team of three direct compliance and AML professionals.
• Act as the subject matter expert, balancing risk and opportunity to provide pragmatic, business-focused guidance on new initiatives, client onboarding, and marketing reviews.

Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years of relevant regulatory and AML experience within a similar financial services environment, plus 6+ years in a leadership/management position.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, or a related discipline.
• Expertise: Deep, practical knowledge of NFA and CFTC rules, regulations, and interpretive notices.
• Leadership Style: A "hands-on" leader with gravitas who can seamlessly navigate complex information, drive change management, and communicate effectively with stakeholders across the firm.
• Collaborative & Compliant: A fast-paced, execution-oriented culture where common-sense business solutions meet strict regulatory excellence.

Qualifications

At OANDA, to help us efficiently process applications, we use AI-driven tools to help source and rank candidates based on professional experience and skills. While these tools provide recommendations, our recruitment process remains human-centric: all final shortlisting and hiring decisions are made by OANDA team. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We will work with you to provide as seamless a recruitment experience as possible.