Global Chief Compliance Officer

Job Description

FalconX is seeking a Global Chief Compliance Officer to lead the global compliance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preventing, detecting, and mitigating compliance and regulatory risks across the company and helping to strengthen the culture of compliance.

The Global Chief Compliance Officer will work with product, legal and other departments to ensure successful launches of new products, apply for and maintain licenses for business growth, respond to regulatory inquiries, audits, examinations and investigations, and manage any conflicts of interest that may arise.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop and implement the global compliance programs.
• Advise and implement enhancements to the overall Compliance Program.
• Oversee policies and procedures.
• Communicate with regulators globally on behalf of the company.
• Strengthen and maintain the compliance framework through the development and implementation of comprehensive policies and procedures
• Apply for and maintain licenses that are important for business growth, and work closely with legal team to identify gaps in our regulatory license structure
• Respond to regulatory inquiries, audits, examinations and investigations, and liaison with regulators around the world

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of relevant compliance and regulatory experience in finance, fintech, or crypto exchanges (experience in AML/BSA compliance is a must)
• Experience advising on compliance programs involving institutional financial products such as swaps and other derivatives
• Prior Head of Compliance or Chief Compliance Officer experience in finance, fintech, or crypto exchanges (prior experience scaling a global compliance program preferred)
• Robust leadership abilities with team management skills
• Well-developed presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex problems and solutions through concise and clear messaging

FalconX role offers:

• Full-time position with competitive annual compensation
• Performance-linked bonus
• Paid time off and Company holidays
• Participation in the Company’s equity and 401k retirement plan
• Competitive employee health, dental, and vision benefits