Compliance, Regulatory Operations

About the role

You will own the end-to-end lifecycle of Kalshi's compliance operations, ensuring that our regulated exchange and clearinghouse functions run smoothly and remain regulator-ready. You will design and execute monitoring and testing programs that provide clear assurance on regulatory adherence. You will own the administration of policies and procedures, ensuring they are current, accessible, and aligned with CFTC expectations. You will serve as the primary reviewer for all external-facing materials to prevent regulatory risk before publication. You will manage the integrity of employee training and attestations to maintain a culture of compliance across the team. You will build and maintain meticulous records and audit trails that support examinations and reporting. You will partner closely with Legal, Product, and Operations to interpret complex rules into practical internal controls. You will track and drive remediation of compliance gaps to ensure timely resolution and accountability. You will proactively support regulators during CFTC examinations and Rule Enforcement Reviews. You will evolve and create new compliance procedures as Kalshi's products and regulatory landscape grow.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Own ongoing compliance monitoring and testing across Kalshi's DCM and DCO regulatory obligations, documenting findings and driving remediation where necessary.
• Administer Kalshi's compliance policies and procedures, including version control, periodic reviews, governance tracking, and documentation of updates.
• Build and manage employee compliance training, certification, and attestation processes across the company.
• Review marketing, partnership, affiliate, and other external-facing materials for compliance with applicable policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support audit trail reviews, transaction and regulatory reporting processes, recordkeeping obligations, and other requirements under the CFTC's DCM and DCO regulatory frameworks.
• Administer compliance controls and evidence within Vanta and maintain clear, regulator-ready documentation.
• Partner with Legal, Product, Operations, Marketing, and other teams to translate regulatory requirements into practical controls and operating processes.
• Track compliance gaps and remediation workstreams and ensure issues are resolved accurately and on time.
• Support CFTC examinations, Rule Enforcement Reviews, internal audits, and other regulatory or compliance reviews.
• Help develop new trainings, controls, reports, and procedures as Kalshi's products and regulatory obligations evolve.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of relevant compliance, regulatory operations, or risk experience, ideally within a regulated exchange, clearinghouse, financial institution, fintech, or consulting environment.
• Experience working with CFTC-regulated entities and familiarity with DCM and/or DCO Core Principles and related regulatory requirements strongly preferred.
• Experience with compliance monitoring and testing, policy and procedure administration, regulatory reporting, recordkeeping, or similar compliance operations.
• Strong writing skills and comfort drafting and maintaining policies, procedures, controls documentation, and compliance records.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage recurring processes, deadlines, attestations, and remediation workstreams.
• Comfortable working through high volumes of detail-oriented work without sacrificing accuracy or follow-through.
• Strong judgment and curiosity; willing to ask questions, investigate gaps, and develop a detailed understanding of how the business operates.
• Able to work effectively with business teams to translate regulatory requirements into practical processes, controls, and training.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment where processes are still being built and refined.
• Genuine interest in building a career in financial services compliance, particularly within the exchange, derivatives, or clearinghouse ecosystem.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States for the duration of employment.
• Authorized to work in New York or eligible to relocate to New York within 1 month of start date.

Nice to have

• Experience with compliance or risk roles in regulated exchanges, clearinghouses, or futures markets.
• Familiarity with Vanta or similar compliance automation and evidence management platforms.
• Knowledge of CFTC regulations, including Rules 1.5, 2.3, 11.1, and 11.7, and the regulatory framework around designated contract markets and clearinghouses.
• Experience supporting audit readiness and internal control documentation.
• Background in training development or change management within a regulated environment.

Practical notes

New York Office.

Full-time engagement.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Candidates must be eligible to relocate to New York within 1 month of start date if not currently located in New York.