Deputy Chief Regulatory Officer, Coinbase Derivatives

Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? At a and utm_source=coinbase 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.” a learn more about working at Coinbase. As the Deputy Chief Regulatory Officer of Coinbase Derivatives, LLC (CDE), 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, 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 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