Senior Compliance Officer - Broker Dealer
About Wintermute
Wintermute is a technology unicorn and a prominent global player in digital asset markets, specializing in crypto-native algorithmic trading. As the largest of its kind, Wintermute provides liquidity across major exchanges and platforms, offering a diverse range of spot and derivatives products on its OTC desk. With a broad client base of over 2,000 counterparties spanning both crypto natives and traditional financial institutions, Wintermute actively contributes to the blockchain ecosystem through its involvement in DeFi, investments, partnerships, and incubations.
Founded in 2017 by industry experts, Wintermute has successfully navigated various cycles in the crypto space. The company blends the technological rigor of high-frequency trading firms in traditional markets with the innovative and entrepreneurial culture typical of tech startups.
Nature of the Role:
Wintermute seeks a Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) responsible for ensuring broker-dealer compliance with SEC, FINRA, and state rules and regulations. The primary focus of this role is to establish, implement, and maintain the broker-dealer compliance program while collaborating with Wintermute’s global compliance team to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and enforce standards, policies, and procedures for the broker-dealer compliance program.
- Manage FINRA Gateway filings, regulatory reporting submissions, and broker-dealer audits.
- Supervise trade-related compliance, including equity securities reporting.
- Lead responses to regulatory inquiries and oversee the US firm’s AML compliance program.
- Collaborate with various functions to address regulatory issues that may affect business operations.
- Assist in creating compliance materials and training resources based on regulatory standards.
- Review and approve marketing materials to ensure compliance with financial promotion rules.
- Support compliance projects such as authorizations and transaction monitoring.
- Stay abreast of regulatory changes, interpreting and implementing new regulations.
- Analyze regulator publications and communicate their implications to stakeholders.
Hard Skills Requirements:
- Must hold Series 7 and 24 licenses.
- Minimum 8 years of compliance experience, ideally in a senior broker-dealer support role.
- Proficient in SEC and FINRA rules and regulations.
- Experience in proprietary trading, financial services, and/or crypto.
- Ability to interpret and implement changes in broker-dealer compliance regulations.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Other Requirements:
- Experience with ATS and TRACE reporting and a background in securities trading.
- Interest in algorithmic trading and decentralized finance.
- Ownership mentality, focusing on company growth and compliance risk mitigation.
- Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution.
- Aligned with Wintermute culture values, demonstrating determination, ambition, and humility.
- Thrive in a non-hierarchical, entrepreneurial work environment with a focus on results.
- Flexible to work non-traditional hours and collaborate within a team environment in London or Singapore.
Join our dynamic team and benefit from:
- Opportunity to be part of an innovative global trading firm.
- Enjoy engaging projects with accelerated responsibilities.
- Vibrant working culture with team events, outings, and a unique office space.
- Competitive performance-based compensation.
Note:
- This is a fully remote role with eligibility to work in the US.
- Preferences for candidates in New York or the East Coast region.
