Polymarket

Polymarket

Compliance Technology Associate

New York · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 days ago
ExpressCybersecurityPenetration TestingComplianceLogistics

About the role

  • Polymarket operates as a CFTC-registered Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO).
  • That registration comes with real regulatory obligations, and we take them seriously.
  • The Compliance team is responsible for making sure we meet those obligations without slowing down a product that moves fast and operates at scale.

Responsibilities

  • Support responses to CFTC examinations, inquiries, and requests for information related to technology and system safeguards matters.
  • Monitor CFTC regulatory developments related to technology and system safeguards requirements and flag material changes to the Compliance Technology Lead with a summary of what they mean for our programs.
  • Proven ability to own compliance workflows end-to-end, including audits, gap analyses, and remediation tracking, without significant hand-holding from senior staff.
  • You will own the day-to-day execution of our system safeguards compliance programs under CFTC Regulations 38.1051 and 39.18.

Requirements

  • Direct experience with CFTC regulatory compliance, including familiarity with the filing and documentation requirements imposed on registered DCMs and DCOs.
  • Working knowledge of CFTC Regulations 38.1051 and 39.18, including what each regulation requires in terms of documentation, testing schedules, and notification obligations.
  • You can produce clean, precise compliance documentation and regulatory filings without a heavy editing pass from your manager.
  • Ability to communicate regulatory requirements clearly to engineering and product teams.
  • You can turn a CFTC rule into a concrete ask for a technical audience.
  • Comfort working in a fast-moving environment where priorities shift and timelines are tight.
  • Maintain all documentation required under CFTC Regulations 38.1051 and 39.18, including enterprise risk management, information security, and business continuity program records.

Nice to have

  • (Plus) Prior experience working at a DCM or DCO.
  • (Plus) Direct experience coordinating third-party system safeguards audits, including managing independent contractor relationships and CFTC correspondence related to audit findings.

Compensation

  • Coordinate annual and special system safeguards reviews and audits conducted by independent third parties, managing logistics, information requests, and follow-up correspondence.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary & equity
  • Full Health, Vision, & Dental coverage

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