AML Compliance Officer
Role Overview
This mid-level AML Compliance Officer role involves developing and maintaining AML/CTF policies and procedures for a CFTC-registered derivatives platform, ensuring compliance with regulations like the CEA and FinCEN. Day-to-day tasks include conducting risk assessments, overseeing transaction monitoring and KYC processes, and serving as the primary contact for regulatory inquiries. The hire will work closely with Legal, Risk, and Technology teams to mitigate financial risks and support the company's growth in a fast-paced environment.
Perks & Benefits
The role offers a fully remote setup with a hardware package including a MacBook Pro and accessories, along with competitive salary, equity, and 401k match. Benefits include unlimited PTO, health, vision, and dental coverage, promoting work-life balance. While time zone expectations are not specified, remote flexibility is implied, with opportunities for career growth in a compliance-focused culture at a rapidly expanding fintech company.
Full Job Description
About Polymarket
Polymarket is the world's largest prediction market platform. We enable individuals to express views on real-world events by trading on outcomes across politics, economics, sports, culture, and current affairs. Built as a peer-to-peer marketplace with no centralized "house," Polymarket aggregates diverse opinions into transparent, market-based probabilities that reflect collective expectations about the future.
We're growing fast – both in terms of volume ($21B traded in 2025) and adoption as an alternative news source. Our ambition is to become a ubiquitous beacon of truth in global media and we need your help adding fuel to the fire.
About the role
Polymarket is hiring an AML Compliance Officer to oversee and implement our Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) compliance program. This role ensures adherence to all applicable federal regulations — including the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA), CFTC rules, and FinCEN guidance — across our CFTC-registered Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO). You'll work closely with Legal, Risk, Operations, and Technology teams to maintain effective monitoring, reporting, and risk mitigation practices.
What you'll do
Develop, implement, and maintain AML/CTF policies, procedures, and internal controls for both the DCM and DCO, ensuring compliance with CFTC, FinCEN, and other relevant regulations
Conduct periodic risk assessments to identify, assess, and mitigate potential money laundering or terrorist financing risks
Oversee transaction monitoring, suspicious activity detection, reporting, and proper documentation and retention of AML-related records
Manage the KYC process and enhanced due diligence for high-risk participants, monitoring ongoing customer activity for unusual or suspicious behavior
Develop and deliver AML/CTF training programs and promote a culture of compliance across the organization
Serve as the primary point of contact for AML inquiries from regulators and law enforcement, and coordinate regulatory examinations and audits
Stay current on regulatory changes and recommend updates to AML policies and procedures as required
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred
2+ years of AML/CTF experience in financial services, with exposure to derivatives, futures, or commodities markets
Knowledge of CFTC rules and regulations applicable to DCMs and DCOs
Strong understanding of the Bank Secrecy Act, FinCEN requirements, and U.S. AML regulatory framework
Experience with AML transaction monitoring systems and KYC/CDD processes
Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with regulators, senior management, and operational teams
Benefits
Competitive salary & equity
Unlimited PTO, Health, Vision, & Dental coverage
401k match
Hardware setup — new MacBook Pro, big display, & accessories
Similar jobs
Found 6 similar jobs