Deputy Chief Regulatory Officer, Coinbase Derivatives

About the role

This role involves significant leadership within Coinbase Derivatives' Market Regulation Department, acting as the second-in-command. The Deputy Chief Regulatory Officer will ensure continuity in leadership and decision-making, particularly in the absence of the Chief Regulatory Officer. A core responsibility is to drive the company's compliance with all relevant CFTC regulatory requirements, which includes identifying and addressing any compliance gaps through corrective actions.

A key part of the position is managing both internal and external examinations and audits. This includes coordinating responses to findings and ensuring timely resolution of any issues that arise. The role also requires close collaboration with trade surveillance personnel, reviewing escalated cases, and assessing potential rulebook violations to determine appropriate enforcement actions. This ensures the integrity of trading practices and adherence to regulatory standards.

Success in this role means strengthening cross-functional alignment across Coinbase Derivatives. This involves advising various personnel and partner teams on DCM Core Principles, CFTC regulations, and the company's own rulebook and policies. The individual will need to synthesize complex regulatory observations into clear written communications for various stakeholders, including regulators, demonstrating a strong ability to manage multiple regulatory workstreams concurrently while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.

The listed annual base salary range for this position is between $179,520 and $211,200 USD, which does not include potential equity or bonus compensation.

Skills that matter here

• CFTC regulations: This role requires deep knowledge of CFTC Core Principles to ensure compliance and advise internal teams.
• Market Regulation: The role involves leading the Market Regulation Department and managing compliance within a derivatives context.
• Compliance: A primary responsibility is driving compliance posture and identifying/implementing corrective actions for regulatory gaps.
• Trade Surveillance: The individual will partner with trade surveillance personnel to review violations and determine enforcement actions.
• Generative AI: The role expects responsible utilization of generative AI to improve workflow efficiency and output quality.

Who this role suits

• Someone who thrives in a high-intensity environment and is driven to achieve impactful results.
• An individual with a strong commitment to regulatory compliance and a meticulous approach to identifying and resolving gaps.
• A leader capable of managing multiple complex regulatory workstreams and collaborating effectively across different teams.
• A person who can clearly communicate complex regulatory information to diverse audiences, including senior regulators.

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.