Compliance Analyst

Bullish•New York, NY

About The Position

CoinDesk is seeking a highly detail-oriented Compliance Analyst to ensure its operations remain at the forefront of regulatory excellence. This dual-entity role is critical to maintaining the integrity of its regulated marketplace. The analyst will support the day-to-day operationalization of 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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of UK BMR and FCA regulations is a plus.
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.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing, maintaining, and operationalizing compliance programs for the DCM and DCO in accordance with CFTC Core Principles and regulations.
Monitor global regulatory developments (specifically CFTC) and assess their operational impact on both entities.
Support the preparation and submission of regulatory filings, rule amendments, and required notices to the CFTC.
Assist in responding to regulatory examinations, formal inquiries, and information requests.
Help maintain and update DCM rulebooks, trading rules, and market integrity policies.
Coordinate ongoing compliance matters pertaining to our Designated SRO agreement.
In coordination with our DSRO, review position limit hedge exception requests as required.
Attend weekly and monthly meetings to review Market Regulation updates and surveillance findings with our DSRO.
Assist in monitoring DCO compliance with Part 39 requirements, including financial resource standards, risk management, and customer protection.
Support the compliance-driven development and testing of default management procedures, stress testing frameworks, and margin methodologies.
Ensure cross-departmental compliance with System Safeguard requirements (monthly, quarterly, and annual updates).
Prepare detailed investigation reports when potential rule violations or reporting breaches are identified.
Serve as an integral part of the CoinDesk Indices & Data benchmark oversight and administration function, specifically maintaining the UK BMR license and managing FCA notifications.
Draft, review, and update internal compliance policies, procedures, and controls.
Facilitate the integration of new products and business initiatives through rigorous compliance review.