AML Compliance Officer

Polymarket•New York, NY

About The Position

Polymarket is the world's largest prediction market platform. We enable individuals to express views on real-world events by trading on outcomes across politics, economics, sports, culture, and current affairs. Built as a peer-to-peer marketplace with no centralized "house," Polymarket aggregates diverse opinions into transparent, market-based probabilities that reflect collective expectations about the future. We're growing fast – both in terms of volume ($21B traded in 2025) and adoption as an alternative news source. Our ambition is to become a ubiquitous beacon of truth in global media and we need your help adding fuel to the fire. Polymarket is hiring an AML Compliance Officer to oversee and implement our Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) compliance program. This role ensures adherence to all applicable federal regulations — including the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA), CFTC rules, and FinCEN guidance — across our CFTC-registered Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO). You'll work closely with Legal, Risk, Operations, and Technology teams to maintain effective monitoring, reporting, and risk mitigation practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred
2+ years of AML/CTF experience in financial services, with exposure to derivatives, futures, or commodities markets
Knowledge of CFTC rules and regulations applicable to DCMs and DCOs
Strong understanding of the Bank Secrecy Act, FinCEN requirements, and U.S. AML regulatory framework
Experience with AML transaction monitoring systems and KYC/CDD processes
Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with regulators, senior management, and operational teams

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain AML/CTF policies, procedures, and internal controls for both the DCM and DCO, ensuring compliance with CFTC, FinCEN, and other relevant regulations
Conduct periodic risk assessments to identify, assess, and mitigate potential money laundering or terrorist financing risks
Oversee transaction monitoring, suspicious activity detection, reporting, and proper documentation and retention of AML-related records
Manage the KYC process and enhanced due diligence for high-risk participants, monitoring ongoing customer activity for unusual or suspicious behavior
Develop and deliver AML/CTF training programs and promote a culture of compliance across the organization
Serve as the primary point of contact for AML inquiries from regulators and law enforcement, and coordinate regulatory examinations and audits
Stay current on regulatory changes and recommend updates to AML policies and procedures as required