Institutional Fabric for the Digital Asset Market
Founded in 2018, Talos provides institutional-grade trading technology for the global digital asset market, powering many of the major players in the crypto ecosystem.
Our mission at Talos is clear: to advance the mass adoption of digital assets by seamlessly connecting institutions to the digital asset ecosystem. We are committed to building the most innovative and trusted platform in the world, supporting the entire trading lifecycle.
At Talos, you'll find an environment that champions kindness and respect, values diverse perspectives, and upholds inclusivity at every turn. We believe that every member of our team adds invaluable insights and abilities that drive Talos forward. In our pursuit of excellence, we foster a culture of trust and integrity, collaboration, and mutual growth. Together, we are ambitiously building something extraordinary. Your unique talents and insights will play a crucial role in our shared success.
We are a tight-knit but decentralized team of highly-experienced engineers and businesspeople. We have a hybrid-friendly work environment, with physical hubs in New York, London, Singapore, Sweden and Cyprus.
About the Role
As a Compliance Manager at Talos, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and scaling a forward-thinking compliance function that aligns with our growth and innovation. This is a high-impact position where you will not only develop and implement compliance frameworks but also influence product roadmaps and international expansion strategies.
You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—ranging from product and engineering to legal and client services—helping embed compliance into cutting-edge fintech and crypto solutions. Talos fosters an environment of innovation, where your expertise will be valued in driving regulatory strategy and best practices.
Beyond day-to-day responsibilities, this role offers significant opportunities for professional growth. You’ll stay at the forefront of fintech and crypto regulations, engage with global regulators, and attend leading industry events—positioning yourself as a key voice in shaping compliance policies in an evolving market.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Strategic Compliance Operations: Design and scale the compliance department, aligning staffing, processes, and technologies with Talos’s growth.
- Compliance Framework & Training: Develop policies, procedures, and accountability measures while delivering training programs to foster a strong compliance culture.
- Regulatory Strategy & Guidance: Work with leadership to anticipate regulatory changes (SEC, CFTC, ESMA, etc.) and position compliance as a strategic advantage.
- Compliance Controls & Trade Surveillance: Oversee trade surveillance, market manipulation controls, and integrate broader compliance measures like data protection and conflict-of-interest policies.
- Vendor & Client Engagement: Manage relationships with third-party compliance vendors and serve as a key compliance advisor to clients, reinforcing trust and credibility.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Embed compliance into product design, service offerings, and enterprise risk management through partnerships with internal teams.
- Global Compliance & Industry Engagement: Participate in industry forums, network with regulators, and shape Talos’s regulatory strategy with a global perspective.
Qualifications
- Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, or related field; advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM) are a plus.
- Regulatory Knowledge: FINRA licenses (Series 24, 27) or broker-dealer framework expertise is beneficial but not required.
- Industry Experience: 5–10+ years in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles within financial services, fintech, or crypto industries.
- Compliance Leadership: Proven ability to build or scale compliance teams, systems, and strategic programs.
- Global Regulatory Expertise: Familiarity with SEC, CIMA, MiCA, and crypto-focused regulatory environments is highly preferred.
- Strategic & Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to develop compliance frameworks that drive long-term business success and regulatory alignment.
- Project & Stakeholder Management: Skilled at handling multiple initiatives, mentoring junior staff, and influencing cross-functional teams.
- Communication & Diplomacy: Exceptional ability to educate, negotiate, and collaborate with internal teams and external regulators.
- Local to NYC HQ
Benefits
You will also enjoy a comprehensive array of competitive benefits, regardless of your location, within our warm, welcoming, and ambitious company culture. Our offerings include a monthly wellness credit for personal use, such as gym memberships, massages, or even a ski pass for your next holiday. Additionally, we provide paid lunches in the office, monthly fitness and evening socials to foster connections with colleagues, and annual offsite events to engage with the wider team.
Get In Touch!
Sounds compelling? We’d love to hear from you. Contact us directly.
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Talos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Talos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at careers@talos.com.
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Talos will NOT pay fees, commissions or compensation of any kind (“Fees”) for any placement or hire resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Talos will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees and Talos reserves the right to contact, interview, and hire the candidate directly.
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Compensation Range: $125K - $160K
