US Compliance Lead

About the role

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. You will play a key role in navigating US regulatory frameworks, designing and implementing compliance infrastructure, and supporting licensing efforts including potential:

• NYDFS BitLicense application
• CFTC SEF (Swap Execution Facility) registration
• CFTC Digital Commodity Exchange framework (subject to legislative developments)

This is a hands-on role, requiring a willingness to roll up sleeves across policy drafting, regulatory engagement, operational implementation, and ongoing compliance execution.

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 BitLicense application
    • Potential CFTC Digital Commodity Exchange authorization
  • 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
  • Assist 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)
  • Advise 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)
  • Experience in licensing processes (SEF, BitLicense, ATS, or similar)
• 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

Pay

Salary Range: $150,000 - $250,000

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