Deputy Chief Regulatory Officer

As Deputy Chief Regulatory Officer at Coinbase, you serve as second-in-command of the Market Regulation Department for Coinbase's CFTC-registered designated contract market (CDE). Working closely with CDE's Chief Regulatory Officer, you help ensure the exchange impartially and effectively meets its obligations as a highly regulated futures exchange and self-regulatory organization, directly shaping the compliance and regulatory posture that protects customers and licenses.

What you'll do

• Own the day-to-day leadership of CDE's Market Regulation Department as second-in-command, providing continuity and decision-making in the Chief Regulatory Officer's absence
• Drive CDE's compliance posture across all applicable CFTC regulatory requirements including Part 38, 39, and 40 of the Commodity Exchange Act, identifying gaps and implementing corrective actions
• Lead the management of internal and external examinations and audits, coordinating responses and ensuring timely resolution of findings
• Partner with CDE trade surveillance personnel to review escalated cases, assess potential rulebook violations, and determine appropriate enforcement actions
• Strengthen cross-functional alignment by advising CDE personnel and partner teams on DCM Core Principles, CFTC regulations, and CDE's rulebook and policies

What you bring

• 7+ years of experience providing compliance and regulatory support for CFTC-registered designated contract markets (DCMs) or derivatives clearing organizations (DCOs)
• Demonstrated hands-on experience interpreting and applying CFTC Parts 38, 39, and 40 in a DCM and/or DCO environment, with the ability to discuss specific regulatory requirements and their practical application to exchange operations, rulebook governance, and compliance programs
• 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
• Proven ability to synthesize regulatory observations into clear written memoranda, reports, and information requests for stakeholders at all levels, including regulators
• Track record of managing multiple concurrent regulatory workstreams across cross-functional stakeholders while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines
• Ability to utilize generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality

What we offer

• Annual base salary of $179,520-$211,200 USD (varies by location)
• Equity and bonus eligibility
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Remote-first work environment with quarterly in-person working sessions

About Coinbase

Coinbase is a platform committed to increasing economic freedom. The company operates on a mission to build the future of finance, with a remote-first working model that brings teams together quarterly for intensive in-person sessions.