Chief Compliance Officer: Crypto Exchange US Launch Lead

MEXC Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MEXC Group is seeking a compliance leader to build and run the U.S. compliance program from the ground up. You will own day-to-day compliance, act as the primary contact with NFA, the CFTC, and our guarantor FCM, and help shape the firm’s regulatory strategy.

In your early months you will set up access to NFA’s ORS, coordinate with legal on pre-launch documents, and align responsibilities with the guarantor FCM. You will build a growing team to support ongoing regulatory risk management.

Qualifications

• Active Series 3 that qualifies for NFA registration.
• 5+ years of compliance/registration experience in a financial services setting (FCM/IB/CTA/CPO/exchange) preferred.
• Ability to register as AP and be publicly listed as a principal.
• Strong knowledge of CFTC regulations and NFA rules.

Responsibilities

• Register as listed principal and AP; manage NFA accounts and registrations.
• Own and periodically review WSP, AML program, ISSP, BCP/DR, and ethics training procedures.
• Coordinate with guarantor FCM and regulators (NFA, CFTC).
• Lead training and supervision of registered staff and communications with the public.

Skills

Active Series 3

NFA registration

Compliance leadership

English proficiency

Startup building

Tools

ORS (NFA Online Registration System)

Job description

MEXC Group is seeking a compliance leader to build and run the U.S. compliance program from the ground up. You will own day-to-day compliance, act as the primary contact with NFA, the CFTC, and our guarantor FCM, and help shape the firm’s regulatory strategy.

In your early months you will set up access to NFA’s ORS, coordinate with legal on pre-launch documents, and align responsibilities with the guarantor FCM. You will build a growing team to support ongoing regulatory risk management.