Deputy Chief Regulatory Officer, Coinbase Derivatives
About the role
The Deputy Chief Regulatory Officer of Coinbase Derivatives, LLC (CDE) plays a critical role in ensuring CDE's compliance with CFTC regulations and maintaining a strong regulatory posture. Reporting to the Chief Regulatory Officer, this position oversees the Market Regulation Department and works closely with senior CFTC staff.
Responsibilities
Owns the day-to-day leadership of CDE's Market Regulation Department, providing continuity and decision-making in the Chief Regulatory Officer's absence.
Drives CDE's compliance posture across all applicable CFTC regulatory requirements, identifying gaps and implementing corrective actions.
Manages internal and external examinations and audits, coordinating responses and ensuring timely resolution of findings.
Partners with CDE trade surveillance personnel to review escalated cases, assess potential rulebook violations, and determine appropriate enforcement actions.
Strengthens cross-functional alignment by advising CDE personnel and partner teams on DCM Core Principles, CFTC regulations, and CDE's rulebook and policies.
Requirements
7+ years of experience providing compliance and regulatory support for CFTC-registered designated contract markets (DCMs) or derivatives clearing organizations (DCOs).
Demonstrated experience engaging directly with senior CFTC staff, including the Division of Market Oversight, Division of Clearing and Risk, and Market Participants Division.
Deep knowledge of CFTC Core Principles with proven ability to analyze and apply to ensure DCM maintains compliance with applicable regulations.
Strong grasp of market fundamentals, trading practices, investigative and surveillance techniques, sufficient to evaluate complex potential violations.
Prioritizes managing multiple concurrent regulatory workstreams across cross-functional stakeholders while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
Uses generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.
Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include:
Track record of managing multiple concurrent regulatory workstreams across cross-functional stakeholders while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
Uses generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.
Skills
Essential skills include:
Deep knowledge of CFTC Core Principles with proven ability to analyze and apply to ensure DCM maintains compliance with applicable regulations.
Strong grasp of market fundamentals, trading practices, investigative and surveillance techniques, sufficient to evaluate complex potential violations.
Uses generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.
Benefits
Coinbase offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and respected.
Pay
Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility.
Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $179,520 USD - $211,200 USD
Schedule
Coinbase operates on a remote-first model, with quarterly in-person working sessions called “surges”.