US BSA/AML & OFAC Compliance Lead - Crypto Trading

Bullish; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Bullish US LLC is seeking a senior BSA/AML Officer to lead the US compliance program for the regulated digital currency trading business in New York City. The role requires driving BSA/AML and OFAC controls, coordinating with regulators, and maintaining compliance across spot, derivatives, and tokenized securities.

Responsibilities include advisory on deficiencies, regulatory examinations, risk assessments, and training to build a strong compliance culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial crime, BSA/AML, and risk management with exposure to digital assets.
• Experience managing regulatory examinations with entities such as NYDFS, FINRA, NFA, SEC, CFTC.
• Extensive knowledge of BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC, and related rules and requirements.
• Attention to detail with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-demand environment with multiple priorities.
• Bachelore2 s Degree required; advanced degree preferred; licenses desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the compliance program for fiat and crypto trading to meet regulatory requirements and manage risk.
• Implement and oversee domestic BSA/AML and OFAC compliance programs in line with US regulations.
• Maintain risk-based BSA/AML and OFAC policies; advise staff and management on deficiencies.
• Direct the BSA/AML and OFAC monitoring program to ensure effective controls.
• Coordinate with offshore affiliates to ensure US-standard controls are met.
• Oversee regulatory reporting to FinCEN, SEC, CFTC, FINRA, NFA, NYDFS and others; file SARs timely.
• Ensure adherence to FINRA Rule 3310 and NFA Rule 2-9(c) where applicable.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly BSA/AML metrics for management reporting.
• Identify, escalate, and remediate BSA/AML compliance issues.
• Lead risk assessments and use data to inform program improvements.
• Ensure timely filing of all BSA/AML and OFAC reports and maintain related records.
• Contribute to a culture of compliance through training and awareness.
• Refine alert thresholds and monitoring configurations to detect suspicious activity.
• Represent Bullish in regulator meetings and audits; coordinate examinations.

Skills

Financial crime

BSA/AML

AML program management

Regulatory compliance

Audits/regulatory examinations

Risk management

CIP/OFAC

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelore2 s Degree / University degree

Advanced degree (JD, MBA, etc.) preferred

Job description

Bullish US LLC is seeking a senior BSA/AML Officer to lead the US compliance program for the regulated digital currency trading business in New York City. The role requires driving BSA/AML and OFAC controls, coordinating with regulators, and maintaining compliance across spot, derivatives, and tokenized securities.

Responsibilities include advisory on deficiencies, regulatory examinations, risk assessments, and training to build a strong compliance culture.