Director - Futures Commission Merchant (FCM)
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As Director of Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) Compliance at Crypto.com, you lead the compliance function for a registered FCM navigating the emerging prediction markets and event contracts asset class. You report to the Chief Compliance Officer for Crypto Derivatives North America and the Board of Directors, serving as the primary liaison to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and National Futures Association (NFA) while building and maintaining a regulatory compliance program aligned with their requirements.
What you'll do
- Design, implement, and maintain a compliance program meeting all requirements under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA), CFTC regulations (17 CFR Parts 1, 3, and 166), and NFA rules.
- Author and submit the mandatory Annual Report to the CFTC and Board of Directors pursuant to 17 CFR § 3.3.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the CFTC and NFA during examinations, audits, inquiries, and regulatory filings.
- Advise executive leadership and the Board of Directors on regulatory developments, rule changes, and compliance risks related to event contracts and prediction markets.
- Establish and oversee a comprehensive market surveillance program to detect, investigate, and prevent market manipulation, spoofing, wash trading, insider trading, and abusive trading practices in event contract markets.
- Establish protocols to manage novel regulatory issues unique to prediction markets, including contract outcome settlement verification, governance on event determination, and restrictions on trading by prohibited insiders or conflicted parties.
- Monitor order flow, account activities, and position limits across customer accounts in real time.
- Oversee the FCM's Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), and Customer Identification Program (CIP) policies in accordance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and NFA Rule 2-9.
- Direct transaction monitoring, sanctions rescreening (OFAC), risk rating methodologies, and suspicious activity reporting (SARs).
- Maintain customer protection frameworks, including rules governing the segregation of customer funds (CFTC § 1.20) and capital adequacy monitoring.
- Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to embed automated compliance and surveillance controls into platform workflows.
- Review and approve promotional materials, marketing collateral, website content, and disclosures in compliance with NFA Rule 2-29.
- Oversee complaint handling, customer communications, recordkeeping, and supervisory controls under NFA Rule 2-9.
What you bring
- 5+ years of senior compliance experience within a CFTC-regulated entity (FCM, DCM, DCO, or Swap Dealer) or financial regulatory agency (CFTC, NFA, SEC, FINRA).
- Deep understanding of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA), CFTC regulations, NFA rules, and standard derivatives market structures.
- Hands-on experience designing and operating compliance monitoring, AML/KYC workflows, and market surveillance programs.
- A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Law, or a related field.
Nice to have
- Prior registration or qualification to serve as an FCM Chief Compliance Officer under 17 CFR § 3.3
- A J.D. or Master's degree.
What we offer
- Competitive salary.
- Attractive annual leave entitlement including birthday and work anniversary.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Company-sponsored group health, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance eligibility.
- Flexible work hours and hybrid setup.
- Internal mobility program offering diverse career alternatives.
About Crypto.com
Founded in 2016, Crypto.com serves more than 150 million customers and is the world's fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform. Built on a foundation of security, privacy, and compliance, Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem.
