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Compliance Officer

Tastytrade
Location
Chicago, IL
Posted
23 days ago
Department
tt - Compliance
Salary
$100,000-$140,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelors degree in Finance, Business, Law, or related field
  • 5+ years of compliance experience in the retail forex, futures, or broader derivatives/securities industry
  • Working knowledge of CFTC Regulations and NFA rules applicable to RFEDs, FCMs and Forex Dealer Members
  • Strong understanding of AML/BSA requirements as applied to financial services
  • Excellent written and verbal communication for regulatory correspondence and internal policy drafting
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with trading desk, operations, IT and legal teams
Nice to have
  • Prior experience at an NFA-regulated FCM or RFED, or regulatory agency
  • Licensure: Series 3 and Series 34 strongly preferred
What the job really is

As a Compliance Officer at tastyfx, you will support the compliance program by ensuring adherence to CFTC Regulations and NFA rules related to retail forex operations. Your responsibilities will include monitoring compliance, providing guidance on products, maintaining firm registration, assisting with audits, reviewing marketing materials, delivering training, and supervising customer due diligence processes.

Benefits
  • Performance Bonuses
  • Stock Purchase Options
  • Medical/Vision/Dental Benefits
  • 401k Plan
  • 20 Paid Vacation Days (plus an additional paid vacation day the month of your birthday!)
  • 10 Paid Sick Days
Things to weigh
  • In-office work required 3 days a week
  • No remote work mentioned
  • Salary range provided but may vary based on experience
  • Role involves significant regulatory compliance responsibilities which can be high-pressure
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