Drivewealth
VP, FCM, Tokenization & Stablecoin Compliance Officer
Office - Chicago; Office - NYC. Posted 2 months ago
The role
You will lead the compliance program for the firm's expansion into event-based prediction markets and stablecoin/tokenization initiatives. This involves building and leading the compliance function, providing regulatory advisory, and managing monitoring and surveillance workflows.
What you will do
- Build and lead the compliance function supporting FCM registration, NFA membership, and stablecoin/tokenization initiatives
- Manage and re-prioritize team workloads across multiple workstreams
- Review and approve detailed reports and surveillance investigations
- Advise business units on CFTC, NFA, and digital asset regulatory obligations
- Design, implement, and maintain effective compliance frameworks
- Oversee the development and maintenance of Written Supervisory Procedures (WSPs)
- Partner with prediction market venues, technology partners, and internal teams
- Perform Level 2 compliance reviews of prediction market and stablecoin/tokenization activity
- Enhance surveillance and monitoring frameworks by refining detection logic
- Lead the firm's response to regulatory exams and inquiries
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 12+ years of Compliance, Legal, Regulatory, or Financial Services experience
- 5+ years focused directly on futures/derivatives (FCM) compliance and/or stablecoin, tokenization, or digital asset regulatory compliance
- Deep understanding of CFTC and NFA rules governing futures commission merchants, prediction and event contract markets, and derivatives clearing
- Direct, hands-on experience with stablecoin issuance, tokenization, digital asset custody, and related regulatory frameworks
- Series 3 (National Commodity Futures Examination)
- Proven build experience standing up or scaling a compliance program for a new product line
- Ability to work with large trade and transaction datasets
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Nice to have
- J.D. or other advanced degree
- Series 30 (NFA Branch Manager)
- FINRA Series 7 and 24
- NFA Swaps Proficiency Requirements (Swaps Certificate)
- AML certification (e.g., CAMS)
Benefits
- Equity
- 401(k) match
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness reimbursement
- Company-provided phone
- Personal development allowance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Observed holidays
Before you apply
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
- DriveWealth does not provide visa sponsorship or support for employment authorization
About the company
DriveWealth is a global B2B financial technology organization dedicated to democratizing access to financial independence. Their API-based platform empowers partners to offer seamless investing and trading experiences to clients worldwide.