Chief Compliance and Regulatory Officer
This is a top-tier executive mandate for a derivatives expert to lead the compliance and regulatory strategy for a CFTC-registered exchange and clearinghouse. The role combines high-level federal liaison duties with the technical oversight of market surveillance and rule-making. It is a rare opportunity to hold a statutory CCO title in a firm that is actively redefining the derivatives landscape.
Crypto.com | Derivatives North America (CDNA)
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Posted 26 April 2026
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About Crypto.com | Derivatives North America (CDNA)
Crypto.com | Derivatives North America (CDNA) is a large employer working in financial services / fintech, based in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Financial Services / Fintech
Large
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary liaison for the CFTC and manage all regulatory examinations and reviews
- Oversee the drafting and submission of rule filings and self-certifications under Part 40
- Direct the market regulation function and lead investigations into potential rule violations
- Collaborate with the Chief Risk Officer to ensure margin and default management meet Core Principles
- Certify Annual Compliance Reports for both the DCM and DCO entities
- Advise the Board on the regulatory impact of new business lines and emerging technologies
Essential
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory functions
- Extensive background within the US derivatives sector (Exchange, Clearinghouse, FCM, or Regulatory body)
- Expertise in the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA), specifically Parts 38, 39, and 40
- Proven track record of managing high-performing teams and reporting to C-suite/Board levels
- Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
- Master’s Degree in Finance or Business Administration
- Experience with digital asset derivatives or fintech-forward platforms
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Opportunity to work at the frontier of finance and digital assets
- High-level executive and board exposure
- Leadership of a critical statutory function
- Hybrid work flexibility in a major financial hub
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