Role RoadmapAs a Compliance team member, you'll be an integral part of Kalshi's compliance function, supporting both the DCM and DCO entities in maintaining a robust, regulator-ready compliance program. You will own day-to-day compliance operations, including policy drafting and maintenance, controls monitoring, and GRC platform administration. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in ambiguity, communicates clearly across teams, and takes genuine pride in building compliance infrastructure from the ground up.
What You'll Do- Draft, maintain, and version-control compliance policies, procedures, and controls documentation across Kalshi's DCM and DCO entities, incorporating regulatory changes from the CFTC and other applicable bodies
- Administer Kalshi's compliance monitoring platform (Vanta), including controls mapping, evidence collection, gap remediation, and audit readiness tracking
- Support CFTC exam preparation and internal audit cycles - organizing evidence, coordinating across stakeholders, and serving as a point of contact for auditor requests
- Maintain documentation linking regulatory obligations to internal controls and procedural documents
- Partner with Legal, Risk, Operations, and Product to surface compliance considerations on new initiatives and product launches
- Support third-party and vendor compliance reviews, respond to internal compliance inquiries, and assist in employee training on compliance policies
What You Bring- 2-4 years of experience in a compliance, GRC, or regulatory operations role, ideally at a regulated financial institution, exchange, or fintech
- Familiarity with CFTC-regulated entities (DCM, DCO, FCM) strongly preferred
- Strong policy writing skills: able to produce clear, well-structured documentation with minimal oversight
- Hands-on experience with a compliance or GRC platform (Vanta, OneTrust, ServiceNow, or similar)
- Highly organized with a track record of managing multiple workstreams and deadlines
- Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-moving, high-compliance environment
- Bachelor's degree required; compliance certifications (CRCM, CIPP, or similar) a plus
NYC Pay Transparency Disclosure:Salary Range: $100,000 to $130,000 annually plus equity and benefits.
This range reflects current market data for this role. Kalshi has minimal hierarchy and broad variance in experience levels within each title; if your compensation expectations exceed this range, we encourage you to reach out - we're always happy to discuss.
