Compliance Analyst, Bullish Exchange

About Bullish
Bullish is an institutionally focused global digital asset platform that provides market infrastructure and information services. These include:
Bullish

Exchange
– a regulated and institutionally focused digital assets spot and derivatives exchange, integrating a high-performance central limit order book matching engine with automated market making to provide deep and predictable liquidity. Bullish Exchange is regulated in Germany, Hong Kong, and Gibraltar.
CoinDesk

Indices
– a collection of tradable proprietary and single-asset benchmarks and indices that track the performance of digital assets for global institutions in the digital assets and traditional finance industries.
CoinDesk

Data
- a broad suite of digital assets market data and analytics, providing real-time insights into prices, trends, and market dynamics.
CoinDesk

Insights
– a digital asset media and events provider and operator of Coindesk.com, a digital media platform that covers news and insights about digital assets, the underlying markets, policy, and blockchain technology.
Reports To
Director, US Compliance & BSA/AML Officer
Position Overview
Bullish is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Compliance Analyst to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be a core implementer and resource, executing key compliance functions essential to maintaining a robust regulatory environment across our futures and digital asset trading operations. This role is critical in ensuring the firm's adherence to relevant CFTC, NFA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
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Assist in implementing practical regulatory guidance on issues related to futures and trading, options, and margin requirements, specifically considering the integration of digital assets.
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Review and investigate alerts related to potential market abuse, AML/KYC, and other compliance risks, completing appropriate resolutions and documentation.
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Conduct ongoing monitoring of customer risk ratings, including PEP and sanctions screening results, and promptly address incoming customer complaints.
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Complete electronic communication reviews, ensuring adherence to record-keeping requirements and identifying potential compliance violations.
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Coordinate and prepare internal responses for regulatory inquiries, examinations (e.g., NFA audits), and investigations.
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Maintain and update the firm's compliance policies and procedures manual, ensuring alignment with current regulations and business practices.
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Monitor new and amended industry rules (CFTC, NFA, etc.), assess their immediate impact on the Bullish FCM business model, and contribute to implementing necessary compliance changes.
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Responsible for ensuring ongoing compliance filings, notifications and reportings are done in accordance with applicable State and Federal laws and regulations, including all required filings on the NMLS.
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Work with both Regulatory Affairs and US Compliance to support the US state by state MTL/virtual currency licensing process by ensuring that all filings are made via the NMLS to the state regulators.
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Participate in internal working groups and governance forums, providing necessary compliance advice and documentary support.
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Assist in the development and delivery of compliance training programs for relevant staff.
Experience & Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
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3+ years of experience in a compliance, regulatory, or risk management function at a financial institution, preferably an FCM.
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Solid understanding of the regulatory framework governing U.S. futures markets (e.g., CFTC Regulations, NFA Rules).
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Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory texts.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred
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Experience with digital assets or blockchain technology and their regulatory implications is a significant plus.
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Experience with compliance monitoring systems (e.g., transaction monitoring, e-comm surveillance).
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Knowledge of relevant laws, legal codes, procedures, and regulatory standards (e.g., NY CRR Part 200 Virtual Currency Regulations, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC) and of federal regulations (e.g. FINRA and SEC rules) is a plus.
Bullish US LLC & CoinDesk Inc. are committed to offering competitive compensation and benefits. The anticipated base salary for this position is $120,000 - $150,000 + discretionary annual target bonus + performance incentives/benefits. Offered salary will be reflective of job related knowledge, skills and commensurate experience.
Bullish is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are fast evolving and striving towards being a globally-diverse community. With integrity at our core, our success is driven by a talented team of individuals and the different perspectives they are encouraged to bring to work every day.