Deputy Chief Regulatory Officer, Coinbase
Coinbase Derivatives
$179.5-211.2k
Digital currency exchange
Open for applications
Digital currency exchange
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$179.5-211.2k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To increase economic freedom for more than 1 billion people.
Role
Who you are
- 7+ years of experience providing compliance and regulatory support for CFTC-registered designated contract markets (DCMs) or derivatives clearing organizations (DCOs)
- 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
- Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality
What the job involves
- As the Deputy Chief Regulatory Officer of Coinbase Derivatives, LLC (CDE), you'll serve as the second-in-command of the Market Regulation Department for Coinbase's CFTC-registered designated contract market
- Working closely with CDE's Chief Regulatory Officer, you'll help ensure CDE 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 our customers and our licenses
- 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, 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
Our take
Coinbase has built a reputation as one of the most accessible entry points into the world of cryptocurrency. With features like crypto wallets, direct bank account linking, and merchant payment tools, it's helping bring crypto into the mainstream. But the company isn't just relying on its early success, it's evolving fast to stay relevant in a rapidly changing market.
For example, its doubled down on institutional clients, now serving as the custodian for the majority of approved Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. Its Prime platform also offers a full suite of services for hedge funds, asset managers, and financial institutions. As demand for regulated crypto products rise globally (particularly in Asia), Coinbase is ready to expand.
Its also making moves to engage with younger audiences, by partnering with Riot Games to sponsor global eSports events for League of Legends and Valorant. This partnership highlights Coinbase's strategy to integrate Web 3.0 technologies into mainstream entertainment, aiming to bridge the gap between gaming and cryptocurrency for a new generation of users.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-24% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Oct 2018
$300m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Aug 2017
$108.1m
SERIES D
Total funding: $528.5m
Leadership
Brian Armstrong
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously founded UniversityTutor.com, also worked as a Software Engineer at AirBnb
Alessia Haas
(CFO)Previously held various head positions, including VP at GE Healthcare, Director at Merrill Lynch and CFO at CIT Bank and Oz Management
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