Role overview

As Deputy Chief Regulatory Officer, you’ll be the second-in-command of the Market Regulation Department for Coinbase’s CFTC-registered designated contract market. Working closely with the Chief Regulatory Officer, you’ll shape the compliance and regulatory posture that protects customers and maintains the company’s licenses as a highly regulated futures exchange and self-regulatory organization.

Key responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day operations of the Market Regulation Department and provide continuity by making key decisions when the Chief Regulatory Officer is absent.
Drive compliance across all applicable CFTC regulatory requirements under Parts 38, 39, and 40 of the Commodity Exchange Act, identifying regulatory gaps and implementing corrective measures.
Manage internal and external examinations and audits by coordinating responses and ensuring timely resolution of all findings.
Partner with trade surveillance personnel to review escalated cases, assess potential rulebook violations, and determine appropriate enforcement actions.
Advise CDE personnel and partner teams on DCM Core Principles, CFTC regulations, and the organization’s rulebook and policies to strengthen cross-functional alignment.
Synthesize regulatory observations into clear written memoranda, reports, and information requests for stakeholders at all levels, including regulators.
Manage multiple concurrent regulatory workstreams across cross-functional stakeholders while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.

Requirements

Minimum seven years of experience providing compliance and regulatory support for CFTC-registered designated contract markets or derivatives clearing organizations.
Demonstrated hands-on experience interpreting and applying CFTC Parts 38, 39, and 40 in a DCM or DCO environment, with the ability to discuss specific regulatory requirements and their practical application to exchange operations, rulebook governance, and compliance programs.
Proven experience engaging directly with senior CFTC staff, including the Division of Market Oversight, Division of Clearing and Risk, and Market Participants Division.
Deep knowledge of CFTC Core Principles with proven ability to analyze and apply them to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Strong grasp of market fundamentals, trading practices, investigative and surveillance techniques sufficient to evaluate complex potential violations.
Track record of managing multiple concurrent regulatory workstreams across cross-functional stakeholders while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
Ability to utilize generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

What makes this role worth considering

Coinbase operates as a remote-first organization with quarterly in-person working sessions designed for intensive collaboration. This position offers the opportunity to shape regulatory strategy and compliance at a leading cryptocurrency exchange during a pivotal time for the industry’s evolution.