GK8 by Galaxy

GK8 by Galaxy

Vice President, Legal and Compliance - CFTC Compliance

New York, NY · Exec

Sponsorship not specified$180k-$240kDetected 69 days ago
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About the role

  • Led by CEO and Founder Michael Novogratz, our team blends deep crypto expertise with institutional experience and a shared commitment to shaping the future of Web3 and AI.
  • Galaxy is headquartered in New York City, with offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
  • To learn more about our businesses and products, visit www.galaxy.com.

Responsibilities

  • Create/maintain policies and procedures and administer training.
  • Perform e-communication surveillance and Compliance testing for the Swap Dealer.
  • Serve as a point of contact and manage relationships with the regulators (e.g. the NFA) with regards to swap dealer and CPO/CTA examinations, inquiries, and issues.
  • Participate in and support governance activities.
  • Focus on developing supervisory procedures that manage potential conflicts of interest across the firm's business lines.
  • Build Dream Teams.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 5 years of legal or compliance experience/background preferably with a U.S. sell-side firm.
  • Demonstrated experience with the implementation and execution of swap dealer compliance program at a registered swap dealer.
  • JD or MBA degree.

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of the regulatory treatment of digital assets.

Compensation

  • $180,000 - $240,000 USD
  • Help prepare both the CFTC annual report with regards to swap dealer's compliance and the necessary filings regarding the CPO/CTA.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
  • Flexible Time Off (paid)
  • Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
  • Generous paid Parental Leave
  • Competitive family planning benefits for US employees
  • Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
  • Hybrid/Flexible Working Arrangements

Company info

  • Galaxy is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence. We believe that blockchain and digital asset innovation will transform how value moves through the world - and we're building the products and services to make that future a reality.
  • Our institutional digital assets platform spans trading, investment banking, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization technology. We also invest in and operate cutting-edge data center infrastructure to power AI and high-performance computing, addressing the growing demand for scalable energy and compute in the U.S.
  • We work at the intersection of finance and technology, helping institutions, startups, and developers navigate a digitally native economy. Led by CEO and Founder Michael Novogratz, our team blends deep crypto expertise with institutional experience and a shared commitment to shaping the future of Web3 and AI.
  • Galaxy is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence.
  • We believe that blockchain and digital asset innovation will transform how value moves through the world - and we're building the products and services to make that future a reality.
  • Our institutional digital assets platform spans trading, investment banking, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization technology.
  • We also invest in and operate cutting-edge data center infrastructure to power AI and high-performance computing, addressing the growing demand for scalable energy and compute in the U.S.
  • We work at the intersection of finance and technology, helping institutions, startups, and developers navigate a digitally native economy.
  • What We Value:
  • We are a diverse team of free thinkers, and fast movers united to help investors and creators energize the global economy.
  • We are looking for individuals who thrive in a culture of builders and overachievers and embrace high performance, transparent feedback, and a mission-first approach.

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