Are you a bold, seasoned compliance leader looking to make a significant impact in the trading industry? OANDA is looking for a Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to lead our US compliance strategy and champion a robust culture of integrity. How do we work? As a registered Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) and Retail Foreign Exchange Dealer (RFED) with the CFTC and Forex Dealer Member (FDM) with the NFA, OANDA operates at the highest regulatory standards. In this critical role, you will report directly to the Global Head of Compliance (with a dotted line to the CEO) and serve as the ultimate anchor for our US regulatory, AML, and operational risk management. This position can be based out of either our Chicago or New York locations.  Responsibilities: - Regulatory Liaison & Governance: Serve as the primary point of contact for the NFA and CFTC. You will lead audit readiness, manage regulatory examinations, and represent compliance as a member of the Risk Committee. - Strategic Oversight: Plan and execute a comprehensive Compliance and AML strategy that seamlessly aligns with OANDA’s commercial goals. - Program Ownership: Design, develop, and own our end-to-end Compliance Monitoring Program, policy management, and compliance training initiatives. - Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a dedicated team of three direct compliance and AML professionals. - Business Advisory: Act as the subject matter expert, balancing risk and opportunity to provide pragmatic, business-focused guidance on new initiatives, client onboarding, and marketing reviews. What we are looking for: - Experience: 10+ years of relevant regulatory and AML experience within a similar financial services environment, plus 6+ years in a leadership/management position. - Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, or a related discipline. - Expertise: Deep, practical knowledge of NFA and CFTC rules, regulations, and interpretive notices. - Leadership Style: A "hands-on" leader with gravitas who can seamlessly navigate complex information, drive change management, and communicate effectively with stakeholders across the firm. Collaborative & Compliant: A fast-paced, execution-oriented culture where common-sense business solutions meet strict regulatory excellence. ___ At OANDA, to help us efficiently process applications, we use AI-driven tools to help source and rank candidates based on professional experience and skills. While these tools provide recommendations, our recruitment process remains human-centric: all final shortlisting and hiring decisions are made by OANDA team. You have the right to request a human review of your application.