US Compliance Lead

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on US Compliance Lead to drive and support the build-out of our US regulatory presence. This role is ideal for an experienced compliance professional who is comfortable operating at both strategic and execution levels.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Strategy & Licensing Lead and support US regulatory strategy across derivatives and digital assets

• Manage and contribute to licensing processes, including: CFTC SEF registration, NYDFS Bit License application, Potential CFTC Digital Commodity Exchange authorisation

• Act as a key point of contact with US regulators (CFTC, NFA, NYDFS and others)

• Policy & Framework Development

• Draft, implement, and maintain compliance policies and procedures including: Market conduct and surveillance

• AML/KYC and financial crime controls

• Trade and transaction reporting

• Governance and internal controls

• Ensure alignment with both US frameworks and existing UK/Singapore regulatory obligations

• Execution & Operations

• Support day-to-day compliance operations across US-related activities

• Build and implement regulatory reporting processes (CFTC, NFA, state regulators)

• Establish and oversee monitoring, surveillance, and control frameworks

• Aid with onboarding processes and client due diligence

• Cross-Border Coordination

• Work closely with compliance, legal, and operations teams in the UK and Singapore

• Ensure consistency in global compliance standards while adapting to US regulatory requirements

• Regulatory Change & Advisory

• Monitor US regulatory developments (including digital asset legislation)

• Advisory senior management on regulatory risks and strategic opportunities

• Translate regulatory developments into actionable internal changes

Requirements

• Experience: 5 -12+ years of experience in financial services compliance, preferably within: Digital Assets, trading venues (SEF, MTF, exchanges), FX or derivatives, Direct experience with US regulators (CFTC, NFA, NYDFS strongly preferred)

• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of: CFTC regulatory framework (especially SEFs and swaps), US market structure for derivatives and/or digital assets, trade reporting, market surveillance, and compliance controls

• Familiarity with cross-border regulatory frameworks (UK FCA, MAS) is a plus

• Working Style: Highly hands-on and execution-oriented, Comfortable working in a lean, entrepreneurial environment, Ability to move between strategy and detailed implementation, Strong drafting skills (policies, procedures, regulatory submissions)

• Personal Attributes: Proactive, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented, Strong communicator with ability to engage regulators and internal stakeholders, Comfortable building from scratch in a developing regulatory environment

Benefits

• 25 days of holiday (PTO)

• Bonus Pension: 401K

• Private medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Life insurance

• TriNet Platform Wellness contribution program with access to ClassPass Plumm Platform

• Five volunteering days