Chief Compliance Officer

OANDA • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Fancy helping to shape the future of FinTech? We have always been innovators. In 1996 we were the first company to share exchange rate information, free of charge on the internet. Today, we are a world leading online trading group. Join us to: Help build the future of online trading Be part of a culture driven by integrity and global impact Become part of an award-winning company - check out our full list of awards here We are only as good as our people. Luckily, our people are the best. Join us! Are you a bold, seasoned compliance leader looking to make a significant impact in the trading industry? OANDA is looking for a Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to lead our US compliance strategy and champion a robust culture of integrity. How do we work? As a registered Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) and Retail Foreign Exchange Dealer (RFED) with the CFTC and Forex Dealer Member (FDM) with the NFA, OANDA operates at the highest regulatory standards. In this critical role, you will report directly to the Global Head of Compliance (with a dotted line to the CEO) and serve as the ultimate anchor for our US regulatory, AML, and operational risk management. This position can be based out of either our Chicago or New York locations.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant regulatory and AML experience within a similar financial services environment
• 6+ years in a leadership/management position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, or a related discipline.
• Deep, practical knowledge of NFA and CFTC rules, regulations, and interpretive notices.
• A "hands-on" leader with gravitas who can seamlessly navigate complex information, drive change management, and communicate effectively with stakeholders across the firm.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the NFA and CFTC.
• Lead audit readiness, manage regulatory examinations, and represent compliance as a member of the Risk Committee.
• Plan and execute a comprehensive Compliance and AML strategy that seamlessly aligns with OANDA’s commercial goals.
• Design, develop, and own our end-to-end Compliance Monitoring Program, policy management, and compliance training initiatives.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a dedicated team of three direct compliance and AML professionals.
• Act as the subject matter expert, balancing risk and opportunity to provide pragmatic, business-focused guidance on new initiatives, client onboarding, and marketing reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior