AML Compliance Officer

Polymarket is the world's largest prediction market platform, enabling individuals to express views on real-world events by trading on outcomes across politics, economics, sports, culture, and current affairs. Built as a peer-to-peer marketplace with no centralized "house," Polymarket aggregates diverse opinions into transparent, market-based probabilities that reflect collective expectations about the future. The company is growing fast, with $21B traded in 2025, and aims to become a ubiquitous beacon of truth in global media. Polymarket is hiring an AML Compliance Officer to oversee and implement their Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) compliance program. This role ensures adherence to all applicable federal regulations, including the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA), CFTC rules, and FinCEN guidance, across their CFTC-registered Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO). The AML Compliance Officer will work closely with Legal, Risk, Operations, and Technology teams to maintain effective monitoring, reporting, and risk mitigation practices. Responsibilities include: developing, implementing, and maintaining AML/CTF policies, procedures, and internal controls for both the DCM and DCO, ensuring compliance with CFTC, FinCEN, and other relevant regulations; conducting periodic risk assessments to identify, assess, and mitigate potential money laundering or terrorist financing risks; overseeing transaction monitoring, suspicious activity detection, reporting, and proper documentation and retention of AML-related records; managing the KYC process and enhanced due diligence for high-risk participants, monitoring ongoing customer activity for unusual or suspicious behavior; developing and delivering AML/CTF training programs and promoting a culture of compliance across the organization; serving as the primary point of contact for AML inquiries from regulators and law enforcement, and coordinating regulatory examinations and audits; and staying current on regulatory changes and recommending updates to AML policies and procedures as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Business, or related field,2+ years of AML/CTF experience in financial services with exposure to derivatives, futures, or commodities markets,Knowledge of CFTC rules and regulations applicable to DCMs and DCOs,Strong understanding of the Bank Secrecy Act, FinCEN requirements, and U.S.

AML regulatory framework,Experience with AML transaction monitoring systems and KYC/CDD processes,Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills,Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with regulators, senior management, and operational teams