Deputy Chief Regulatory Officer, Coinbase Derivatives

About the role

In this role, you will oversee the Market Regulation Department, acting as the second-in-command and ensuring compliance with CFTC regulations. You will lead internal and external audits while partnering with trade surveillance teams to address potential violations.

Coinbase fosters a remote-first culture, but you should be prepared for quarterly in-person sessions. Success in this position requires strong leadership in compliance, effective communication with regulators, and the ability to manage multiple regulatory projects simultaneously.

The base salary for this role ranges from $179,520 to $211,200, depending on location.

Who this role suits

• A candidate who has over seven years of compliance experience, particularly in CFTC-registered markets.
• Someone who can engage confidently with senior regulatory staff and convey complex regulatory concepts clearly.
• An individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple projects while maintaining high standards.

From the employer

• 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

• 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.

• Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)). Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $179,520—$211,200 USD
• Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 4 applications per 30-day period.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.