US Compliance Officer
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- New York City, United States
- New York, United States
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USD 150,000 - 250,000 / yearlySalary published on this job listing.
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US Compliance Officer at LMAX Group: New York City, United States, New York, United States; Hybrid; Lead; Finance, Legal & Compliance; USD 150,000 - 250,000 / yearly. JobGrid adds normalized role facts, source context, and a path to the employer application page so candidates can compare the listing before applying.
- Location and workplace: New York City, United States, New York, United States, Hybrid
- Role classification: Finance, Legal & Compliance, Lead
- Employer salary shown on the listing: USD 150,000 - 250,000 / yearly
- Source freshness: checked by JobGrid on 2026-06-08.
We are seeking a hands-on US Compliance Officer to drive and support the build-out of our US regulatory presence. This role is ideal for an experienced compliance professional who is comfortable operating at both strategic and execution levels.
You will play a key role in navigating US regulatory frameworks, designing and implementing compliance infrastructure, and supporting licensing efforts including potential:
- Digital asset licenses including: NYDFS BitLicense application
- CFTC SEF (Swap Execution Facility) registration
- CFTC Digital Commodity Exchange framework (subject to legislative developments)
This is a hands on role, requiring a willingness to roll up sleeves across policy drafting, regulatory engagement, operational implementation, and ongoing compliance execution.
The US Compliance Person is responsible for:
Regulatory Strategy & Licensing
- Lead and support US regulatory strategy across derivatives and digital assets
- Manage and contribute to licensing processes, including:
CFTC SEF registration
NYDFS Bit License application
Potential CFTC Digital Commodity Exchange authorisation
- Act as a key point of contact with US regulators (CFTC, NFA, NYDFS and others)
Policy & Framework Development
- Draft, implement, and maintain compliance policies and procedures including:
Market conduct and surveillance
AML/KYC and financial crime controls
Trade and transaction reporting
Governance and internal controls
- Ensure alignment with both US frameworks and existing UK/Singapore regulatory obligations
Execution & Operations
- Support day-to-day compliance operations across US-related activities
- Build and implement regulatory reporting processes (CFTC, NFA, state regulators)
- Establish and oversee monitoring, surveillance, and control frameworks
- Assist with onboarding processes and client due diligence
Cross-Border Coordination
- Work closely with compliance, legal, and operations teams in the UK and Singapore
- Ensure consistency in global compliance standards while adapting to US regulatory requirements
Regulatory Change & Advisory
- Monitor US regulatory developments (including digital asset legislation)
- Advise senior management on regulatory risks and strategic opportunities
- Translate regulatory developments into actionable internal changes
Salary Range: $150,000 - $250,000