Manager, Derivatives Compliance

CryptoproNetwork; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Coinbase is seeking a Manager, Derivatives Compliance, to serve as second-in-command in the Market Regulation Department for a CFTC-registered DCM. You will shape the compliance posture, oversee examinations, and coordinate with regulators and internal teams.

Responsibilities include leading the department, addressing gaps in Part 38/39/40, and enforcing rulebooks while partnering with surveillance and policy teams. Strong regulatory writing and cross-functional leadership are required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of regulatory compliance experience for CFTC-registered markets (DCMs or DCOs).
• Hands-on interpretation of CFTC Parts 38, 39, 40 in DCM/DCO settings.
• Experience engaging with senior CFTC staff across divisions.
• Deep knowledge of CFTC Core Principles and applying them to compliance programs.
• Ability to synthesize regulatory findings into written memos and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of Market Regulation as second-in-command.
• Drive compliance posture across applicable CFTC requirements and act on gaps.
• Oversee internal and external examinations and audits, coordinate responses.
• Review escalated cases with trade surveillance to assess violations and enforcement actions.
• Advise on Core Principles, regulations, and rulebooks to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

CFTC Rules interpretation

Audits & examinations

Regulatory writing

Cross-functional collaboration

AI usage with human oversight

Job description

As the Manager, Derivatives Compliance, 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.

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.

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