Manager, Derivatives Compliance

Coinbase; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-person surge sessions (quarterly)

Remote-first, hybrid-friendly work

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Coinbase is seeking a senior regulatory leader to guide the Market Regulation function. You will operate as second-in-command, ensuring continuous compliance with CFTC Parts 38/39/40, coordinating audits, and driving actions across the firm.

You will work with surveillance and policy teams to assess cases, issue clear memoranda, and align on core principles. The role blends leadership with rigorous regulatory execution in a hybrid, remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of compliance/regulatory experience with CFTC-regulated markets.
• Experience interpreting Parts 38, 39, 40 in DCM/DC0 environments with practical application.
• Experience engaging directly with senior CFTC staff and divisions.
• Deep knowledge of CFTC Core Principles and applicable regulations for exchange operations.
• Strong grasp of market fundamentals and surveillance techniques.
• Ability to synthesize regulatory observations into clear memoranda and reports.
• Proven track record managing multiple concurrent regulatory workstreams with deadlines.
• Usage of generative AI with human oversight to improve workflow efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day leadership of CDE's Market Regulation Department as second-in-command.
• Drive compliance posture across CFTC requirements and implement corrective actions.
• Lead internal and external examinations and audits with timely resolutions.
• Partner with trade surveillance to review cases and determine enforcement actions.
• Advise cross-functional teams on Core Principles and policy interpretations.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

CFTC rules

Audits & exams

Regulator interaction

Cross-functional teamwork

AI in workflows

Market knowledge

Job description

Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? At Coinbase, we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom. The bar is high, the environment is intense, and we like it that way. This isn't a place for complacency, it’s a place to be pushed past your perceived limits. If you're ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for "good enough," you belong here. Coinbase is a remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges.” learn more about working at Coinbase.

What you'll do:

• 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 including, but not limited to, Part 38, 39, 40 of the Commodity Exchange Act, 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

Required Skills and Experience:

• 7+ years of experience providing compliance and regulatory support for CFTC-registered designated contract markets (DCMs) or derivatives clearing organizations (DCOs)

• Demonstrated hands-on experience interpreting and applying CFTC Parts 38, 39, and 40 in a DCM and/or DCO environment, with the ability to discuss specific regulatory requirements and their practical application to exchange operations, rulebook governance, and compliance programs.

• 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.

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*Pay Transparency Notice:** *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

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