About the company
Wintermute is one of the largest crypto-native algorithmic trading companies in digital assets. We provide liquidity algorithmically across most cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms, a broad range of OTC trading products as well as support high profile blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions moving into crypto. We actively participate in the development of the blockchain ecosystem through investments, partnerships, and incubation of projects. Wintermute was founded in 2017 by industry leaders and has successfully navigated multiple crypto industry cycles. Culturally, we combine the best of the two worlds: the technology standards of high-frequency trading firms in traditional markets and the innovative and entrepreneurial culture of technology startups. Read more here.
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities:
šLead and advise the business on issues relating to US financial markets regulations, including securities law issues, as well as develop and implement solutions aligned with Wintermuteās business objectives and its global regulatory and compliance strategy. šMonitor and assess the cross-border implications of the evolving financial markets regulatory landscape in the US and outside the US as it applies to Wintermute, including emerging proposals from the legislature and the regulators such as the SEC, CFTC, FINRA and IRS. šLead on Wintermuteās digital assets policy with leading crypto associations, federal and state regulators, and analyse, consider and comment on proposed bills as they are promulgated. šDevelop regulatory and operational strategy for new products in multiple jurisdictions in coordination with the business and product teams. šWork independently and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsels to develop and maintain appropriate legal contracts and policies as suited for each business line. šCoordinate and lead Wintermuteās response to regulatory inquiries, examinations or investigations emanating from the US as well as other cross-border regulatory matters as may be required. šOther legal projects: get involved in a wide range of legal matters depending on skills, preferences and company needs, including trading negotiations, commercial disputes, employment, and corporate projects.
Skills Required:
š5-10 years (US-qualified) experience as a practising financial markets regulatory lawyer gained in a top-tier US law firm. Additional in-house experience is preferred but not mandatory. šExcellent knowledge of US securities laws, SEC / FINRA regulations and money transmission laws as it applies to proprietary trading firms as well as demonstrable experience dealing with regulatory agencies such as the SEC and FINRA. šA strong grasp of contractual and commercial issues relevant to proprietary trading firms is strongly preferred (for e.g. experience with drafting and negotiating trading agreements and lending agreements).
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