Compliance Analyst

Compliance Analyst

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented Compliance Analyst to ensure our operations remain at the forefront of regulatory excellence. This dual-entity role is critical to maintaining the integrity of our regulated marketplace. You will support the day-to-day operationalization of our compliance programs, ensuring strict adherence to CFTC Core Principles and FCA standards (via CoinDesk). This is a unique opportunity to work across trading, clearing, and benchmark administration in the evolving digital asset space.

Responsibilities:

• General Regulatory Oversight
• DCM Operations (Designated Contract Market)
• DCO Operations (Derivatives Clearing Organization)
• Policies & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Experience & Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, ideally within a DCM, DCO, SEF, or FCM environment.
• Familiarity with CFTC Regulations (Parts 37, 38, and 39) and NFA rules. Knowledge of UK BMR and FCA regulations is a plus.
• Strong ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into actionable internal procedures.
• Excellent written communication skills, specifically for drafting rulebooks and investigation reports.
• Comfort working in the fast-paced digital asset industry; ability to learn the Financial Promotions regime and benchmark administration quickly.

Preferred:

• Experience with digital assets or blockchain technology and their regulatory implications is a significant plus.
• Experience with compliance monitoring systems (e.g., transaction monitoring, e-comm surveillance).
• Knowledge of relevant laws, legal codes, procedures, and regulatory standards (e.g., NY CRR Part 200 Virtual Currency Regulations, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC) and of federal regulations (e.g. FINRA and SEC rules) is a plus.

Bullish US LLC & CoinDesk Inc. are committed to offering competitive compensation and benefits. The anticipated base salary for this position is $130,000 - $150,000 + discretionary annual target bonus + performance incentives/benefits. Offered salary will be reflective of job related knowledge, skills and commensurate experience.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

In an effort to attract, retain, develop and promote the most qualified individuals, CoinDesk is committed to treating all applicants and employees in a nondiscriminatory manner with respect to the terms and conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status/service, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This mandate governs all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, promotion, training, education, social and recreation programs, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits.

ACCOMMODATION

CoinDesk is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application process, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request.