About Figure
Figure (NASDAQ: FIGR) is transforming capital markets through blockchain. We’re proving that blockchain isn’t just theory - it’s powering real products used by hundreds of thousands of consumers and institutions.
By combining blockchain’s transparency and efficiency with AI-driven automation, we’ve reimagined how loans are originated, funded, and traded in secondary markets. From faster processing times to lower costs and reduced bias, our technology is helping borrowers, investors, and financial institutions achieve better outcomes.
Together with our 170+ partners, we’ve originated over $17 billion in home equity loans (HELOCs) on our blockchain-native platform, making Figure the largest non-bank provider of home equity financing in the U.S. Figure’s ecosystem also includes YLDS, an SEC-registered yield-bearing stablecoin that operates as a tokenized money market fund, and several other products and platforms that are reshaping consumer finance and capital markets.
We’re proud to be recognized as one of Forbes’ Most Innovative Fintech Startups in 2025 and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Finance and Personal Finance.
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced, senior cryptocurrency professional to serve as a Compliance Officer for Figure Markets’s US and potentially foreign jurisdictions which includes oversight over several entities, such as a registered MSB, a licensed broker dealer and an investment advisor. As the Crypto Compliance Officer you’ll be responsible for building and maintaining Figure Markets’ US Crypto Compliance Program to ensure the company complies with state, federal and international regulatory requirements.
What You’ll Do
- Assisting the CCO in ensuring that the cryptocurrency exchange complies with all applicable laws and regulations
- Assist with documentation of risk reporting procedures and ensure in line with models and methodology documentation
- Assist in the daily risk reporting and monitoring of the markets and measuring the risk exposure of user portfolios
- Proactively identify, report and ensure transparency of risks, and immediate escalation of material issues to risk managers
- Analyze market microstructure on crypto derivative markets, periodically review and calibrate risk models according to market conditions
- Monitor compliance with regulation and perform both qualitative and quantitative analysis, independent testing, automating the monitoring and challenging of data and models.
- Monitor the development of crypto exchange industry and identify industry trends and risks for further business development
- Conducting investigations into potential Exchange rule violations, performing various compliance-related audits and monitoring, and handling other compliance-related functions
- Conduct compliance ad-hoc monitoring for potential rule violations or concerning activities related to trading activity, money laundering and fraud;
- Routinely communicate with market participants regarding compliance-related functions and investigative responsibilities;
- Communicate compliance analysis and findings to department management, staff, and other business members
- Assesses the organization’s cryptocurrency activities to identify any potential areas of non-compliance, and makes sure that all related procedures and controls are properly implemented
- Assist in the implementation and documentation of standard operational processes related to new product listing, product parameters and model parameters calibration
What We Look For
- Deep knowledge of global regulations and mandates pertaining to cryptocurrency and other digital assets
- 3+years experience with various cryptocurrency exchange platforms and their risk management protocols.
- Familiarity with blockchain technology, from its underlying concepts to its architecture and protocols.
- 3+ years experience coordinating money transmitter licenses with states.
- 2+ years experience coordinating regulatory approvals with FINRA, SEC, CFTC or NFA.
- FINRA Series 7/24 a plus but not required.
- Knowledge of global AML/CTF and Sanctions risks and regulations (e.g., BSA, FinCEN CDD Rule, Sanctions, USA PATRIOT Act, 4MLD, etc.).
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the innate ability to work unsupervised in a structured manner.
- Easily able to develop, foster and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of people.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced remote environment.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Salary
- Compensation Range: $93,500-$110,000/yr
- 25% annual bonus target, paid quarterly
- Company equity in the form of RSUs
- This is the compensation range for the United States, actual compensation may vary based on individual candidate experience, location, or evolving business needs
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and their dependents on select plans
- Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, 401k, and commuter benefits
- Employer-funded life and disability insurance coverage
- 11 Observed Holidays & PTO plan
- Up to 12 weeks paid family leave
- Continuing education reimbursement
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Figure will not sponsor work visas for this position. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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