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FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting-edge technology, FalconX addresses the industry's foremost challenges: Navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented, with limited products and services that support trading strategies, structures, and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale, FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever-evolving cryptocurrency landscape.
Location: Hybrid-Based (New York City, NY or San Mateo, CA)
Chief Compliance Officer, U.S. Swap Dealer
FalconX is the most advanced digital asset platform for institutions. We provide trade execution, credit & treasury management, prime offering and market making services. Given our global operations, industry-leading technology and deep liquidity, we have facilitated client transactions of $1 trillion in volume. Our products & services are regulated, compliant and trusted.
We are a team of financial professionals focused on capital markets comprised of compliance, institutional sales and trading leaders, operations experts, business strategists, engineers, and product builders. We prioritize learning. Outcomes are mission-critical, but we also believe that learning in success and in failure will drive our continued success. Our industry is emergent - there's no shortage of experiments to get involved with and to continue growing and learning together.
Impact
FalconX Bravo, Inc. is a registered Swap Dealer. We are seeking an experienced Chief Compliance Officer for our registered Swap Dealer. This person will advise internal stakeholders on implementation and development of CFTC, and NFA swap dealer requirements, including day-to-day oversight and program enhancements relating to policies and procedures, employee training, risk assessments, issues management, governance and management reporting, and metrics.
Our department prevents, detects and mitigates compliance and regulatory risks across the firm and helps to strengthen our culture of compliance. As a company involved in digital assets, this role will also be relied on for training and knowledge sharing. The team monitors existing and new rules and regulations; designs and implements controls, policies, procedures and training to all colleagues. We look for those who possess sound judgment, curiosity, and are able to adapt to a changing regulatory digital asset landscape.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 10+ years of legal or compliance experience/background preferably with investment or commercial bank, law firm, consulting firm or regulatory organization.
- Demonstrated experience with the implementation and execution of swap dealer compliance program at a registered swap dealer.
- Demonstrated understanding of the requirements of the Dodd-Frank Act and associated regulations relating to swap dealers, including applicable CFTC, NFA and FRB rules and regulations.
- Experience interacting with regulators, in particular, CFTC, NFA, and FRB.
- Experience reporting to senior management.
- Experience managing teams across geographical regions.
- Familiarity with sales and trading of over-the-counter derivatives, with particular focus on foreign exchange and interest rate derivatives.
- Outstanding written (drafting & editing) and spoken communication abilities.
- Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
- Highly organized and capable of dealing with multiple, complex projects simultaneously.
Responsibilities:
- Advise and implement enhancements to the overall Swap Dealer Compliance Program, including oversight of policies and procedures.
- Respond to regulatory inquiries, audits, examinations and investigations, and liaison with the CFTC and NFA.
- Manage and report on any incidents of non compliance, maintaining a non compliance issue log and monitor remediation of open items, reporting to the CCO on a regular basis.
- Manage and resolve any conflicts of interest that may arise by determining reasonable steps that should be taken to resolve or mitigate the conflict of interest.
- Provide reporting to management and Board of Directors. Escalate reporting when relevant.
- Developing and conducting periodic testing to monitor whether internal controls are operating effectively and in compliance with the swap dealer requirements.
- Develop swap dealer compliance training to all relevant personnel including swap associated persons, compliance team and other relevant groups.
Education & Additional Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; experience in compliance, legal or other control-related function in the financial services firm, regulatory organization, or consulting firm, or a combination thereof.
- Experience in area of focus; strong working knowledge of Swap Dealers and the related operations and financial requirements.
- Strong willingness to train and provide proactive guidance to colleagues on Swap Dealer requirements and impact of regulatory compliance.
- Preparing or contributing annual compliance reports and other compliance materials for executive management, boards of directors and regulators.
Compensation:
This is a full-time position with an expected annual compensation of $191,000 - 252,000 in the New York City Metro area. The actual compensation for a successful candidate may vary based on factors such as skill set, relevant experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors. This position also offers other forms of compensation and benefits consisting of overtime compensation (when applicable), relocation assistance (if applicable), performance-linked bonus, paid time off (including sick time) benefits, paid Company holidays, participation in the Company's equity and 401k retirement plan, competitive employee health, dental, and vision benefits each subject to the terms and conditions of the governing plan documents and Company policies.
Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy
Applicants located in California and/or applying to a role based in California, please refer to our Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy here.
Inclusivity Statement
FalconX is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workspace for all people. Our roles are intended for people from all walks of life. We encourage all those interested in applying to our organization to submit an application regardless if you are missing some of the listed background requirements, skills, or experiences!
As part of our commitment to inclusivity, FalconX would like to acknowledge that the EEOC survey has limited potential responses that you can select. For legal reasons, FalconX must use this language to align with federal requirements, however, we want to ensure that you are able to provide a response to our own voluntary survey questions about your identity that best aligns with your most true self.
FalconX is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on FalconX. Please inform FalconX's People team at recruiting@falconx.io, if you need assistance with participating in the application process.
Who are we?
FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting-edge technology, FalconX addresses the industry's foremost challenges: Navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented, with limited products and services that support trading strategies, structures, and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale, FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever-evolving cryptocurrency landscape.
Location: Hybrid-Based (New York City, NY or San Mateo, CA)
Chief Compliance Officer, U.S. Swap Dealer
FalconX is the most advanced digital asset platform for institutions. We provide trade execution, credit & treasury management, prime offering and market making services. Given our global operations, industry-leading technology and deep liquidity, we have facilitated client transactions of $1 trillion in volume. Our products & services are regulated, compliant and trusted.
We are a team of financial professionals focused on capital markets comprised of compliance, institutional sales and trading leaders, operations experts, business strategists, engineers, and product builders. We prioritize learning. Outcomes are mission-critical, but we also believe that learning in success and in failure will drive our continued success. Our industry is emergent - there's no shortage of experiments to get involved with and to continue growing and learning together.
Impact
FalconX Bravo, Inc. is a registered Swap Dealer. We are seeking an experienced Chief Compliance Officer for our registered Swap Dealer. This person will advise internal stakeholders on implementation and development of CFTC, and NFA swap dealer requirements, including day-to-day oversight and program enhancements relating to policies and procedures, employee training, risk assessments, issues management, governance and management reporting, and metrics.
Our department prevents, detects and mitigates compliance and regulatory risks across the firm and helps to strengthen our culture of compliance. As a company involved in digital assets, this role will also be relied on for training and knowledge sharing. The team monitors existing and new rules and regulations; designs and implements controls, policies, procedures and training to all colleagues. We look for those who possess sound judgment, curiosity, and are able to adapt to a changing regulatory digital asset landscape.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 10+ years of legal or compliance experience/background preferably with investment or commercial bank, law firm, consulting firm or regulatory organization.
- Demonstrated experience with the implementation and execution of swap dealer compliance program at a registered swap dealer.
- Demonstrated understanding of the requirements of the Dodd-Frank Act and associated regulations relating to swap dealers, including applicable CFTC, NFA and FRB rules and regulations.
- Experience interacting with regulators, in particular, CFTC, NFA, and FRB.
- Experience reporting to senior management.
- Experience managing teams across geographical regions.
- Familiarity with sales and trading of over-the-counter derivatives, with particular focus on foreign exchange and interest rate derivatives.
- Outstanding written (drafting & editing) and spoken communication abilities.
- Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
- Highly organized and capable of dealing with multiple, complex projects simultaneously.
Responsibilities:
- Advise and implement enhancements to the overall Swap Dealer Compliance Program, including oversight of policies and procedures.
- Respond to regulatory inquiries, audits, examinations and investigations, and liaison with the CFTC and NFA.
- Manage and report on any incidents of non compliance, maintaining a non compliance issue log and monitor remediation of open items, reporting to the CCO on a regular basis.
- Manage and resolve any conflicts of interest that may arise by determining reasonable steps that should be taken to resolve or mitigate the conflict of interest.
- Provide reporting to management and Board of Directors. Escalate reporting when relevant.
- Developing and conducting periodic testing to monitor whether internal controls are operating effectively and in compliance with the swap dealer requirements.
- Develop swap dealer compliance training to all relevant personnel including swap associated persons, compliance team and other relevant groups.
Education & Additional Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; experience in compliance, legal or other control-related function in the financial services firm, regulatory organization, or consulting firm, or a combination thereof.
- Experience in area of focus; strong working knowledge of Swap Dealers and the related operations and financial requirements.
- Strong willingness to train and provide proactive guidance to colleagues on Swap Dealer requirements and impact of regulatory compliance.
- Preparing or contributing annual compliance reports and other compliance materials for executive management, boards of directors and regulators.
Compensation:
This is a full-time position with an expected annual compensation of $191,000 - 252,000 in the New York City Metro area. The actual compensation for a successful candidate may vary based on factors such as skill set, relevant experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors. This position also offers other forms of compensation and benefits consisting of overtime compensation (when applicable), relocation assistance (if applicable), performance-linked bonus, paid time off (including sick time) benefits, paid Company holidays, participation in the Company's equity and 401k retirement plan, competitive employee health, dental, and vision benefits each subject to the terms and conditions of the governing plan documents and Company policies.
Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy
Applicants located in California and/or applying to a role based in California, please refer to our Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy here.
Inclusivity Statement
FalconX is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workspace for all people. Our roles are intended for people from all walks of life. We encourage all those interested in applying to our organization to submit an application regardless if you are missing some of the listed background requirements, skills, or experiences!
As part of our commitment to inclusivity, FalconX would like to acknowledge that the EEOC survey has limited potential responses that you can select. For legal reasons, FalconX must use this language to align with federal requirements, however, we want to ensure that you are able to provide a response to our own voluntary survey questions about your identity that best aligns with your most true self.
FalconX is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on FalconX. Please inform FalconX's People team at recruiting@falconx.io, if you need assistance with participating in the application process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Chief Compliance Officer
Audit your credentials before applying
CCO roles almost always require a J.D., M.B.A., or advanced compliance credential like a CCEP or CRCM. Confirm your degree equivalency for U.S. PERM purposes before targeting employers, since a credential gap can stall your I-140 petition later.
Target employers with dedicated legal or compliance departments
Publicly traded companies, financial institutions, and healthcare systems file PERM most reliably for CCO-level hires because they have in-house legal counsel to manage the process. Mid-size firms often lack that infrastructure and may offer the role without green card sponsorship.
Find sponsoring employers using Migrate Mate
Search for CCO and senior compliance roles with green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate. It surfaces employers who have filed for similar positions before, saving you from outreach to companies that haven't sponsored at this seniority level.
Understand the PERM prevailing wage for your target market
The DOL sets a prevailing wage for your specific job duties and location before your employer files PERM. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level III or Level IV wage for compliance officer roles in your target city, so your offer letter won't trigger a PERM rejection.
Negotiate green card sponsorship terms before signing
Ask the employer to include a PERM filing commitment and timeline in your offer letter or employment agreement. Many CCO candidates assume sponsorship is implied; without written terms, employers can delay filing indefinitely after you've already started.
Plan for PERM's supervised recruitment phase
Your employer must run a DOL-required recruitment campaign advertising the CCO role to U.S. workers before PERM is certified. This adds 60 to 90 days to the timeline before the I-140 can even be filed, so build that window into your start-date negotiation.
Green Card Chief Compliance Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Chief Compliance Officer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
CCO positions typically qualify under EB-2 because they require an advanced degree or its equivalent in law, business, or a compliance-related field. If the role requires only a bachelor's degree plus experience, EB-3 applies instead. Your employer's PERM application will specify the minimum requirements, which locks the category, so the job description language matters.
How does the green card process differ from an H-1B for a CCO role?
The H-1B visa is a temporary status with a two- to three-year initial term and annual lottery exposure, while the EB-2 or EB-3 green card leads to permanent residency with no recurring renewals. PERM takes longer upfront, usually 12 to 24 months before an I-140 is even filed, but there's no annual numerical cap at the petition stage for most countries and the outcome is permanent.
How long does the full EB-2 or EB-3 green card process take for a CCO?
From PERM filing to receiving a green card, most cases take two to five years depending on your birth country and whether a priority date backlog applies. PERM certification alone averages 12 to 18 months under current DOL processing times. Indian and Chinese nationals face significantly longer waits due to per-country annual limits on immigrant visa numbers.
How do I find Chief Compliance Officer jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Most standard job boards don't filter by green card sponsorship history, so you can waste months applying to employers who won't file PERM at the CCO level. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search and surfaces roles with documented sponsorship history, letting you focus outreach on employers who have already sponsored comparable positions.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm working in H-1B status?
Yes, and this is the standard approach. You can work on H-1B status while your employer simultaneously pursues PERM and then I-140 approval. Once the I-140 is approved and a visa number is available, you file I-485 for adjustment of status without leaving the U.S. USCIS allows you to extend H-1B status in one-year increments once the I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 365 days old.