Remote-First Deputy Chief Regulatory Officer

Coinbase, Inc.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Coinbase, Inc. is seeking a Deputy Chief Regulatory Officer to lead the Market Regulation Department as second-in-command, shaping compliance and regulatory posture for a regulated futures exchange.

You will partner across teams to ensure adherence to CFTC rules and apply core principles in governance and enforcement actions. The role requires deep CFTC experience, senior regulator engagement, and a track record managing multiple concurrent workstreams while responsibly leveraging AI to improve

Qualifications

• 7+ years providing compliance/regulatory support for CFTC-registered DCMs/DCOs.
• Experience interpreting CFTC Parts 38, 39, and 40 in DCM/DCO environments.
• Experience engaging with senior CFTC staff across divisions.
• Deep knowledge of CFTC Core Principles and applying them to ensure compliance.
• Strong grasp of market fundamentals, trading practices, and surveillance.
• Ability to synthesize regulatory observations into clear memoranda for stakeholders.
• Track record managing multiple regulatory workstreams across cross-functional teams.
• Use of generative AI with human oversight to improve workflows.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

CFTC compliance

DCM/DCO experience

Parts 38/39/40

Regulatory memoranda

Regulatory engagement

Regulatory audits

AI with oversight

Surveillance knowledge

Job description

Coinbase, Inc. is seeking a Deputy Chief Regulatory Officer to lead the Market Regulation Department as second-in-command, shaping compliance and regulatory posture for a regulated futures exchange.

You will partner across teams to ensure adherence to CFTC rules and apply core principles in governance and enforcement actions. The role requires deep CFTC experience, senior regulator engagement, and a track record managing multiple concurrent workstreams while responsibly leveraging AI to improve