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Compliance & Risk in Boston

BostonFull-timeCompliance
HIRING INAmericas
BOSTON · US
CRYPTO · STOCKS · INDICES · FOREX · COMMODITIES · PRE-IPO
LAT +30.8° LON -83.8°15 ROLES · 14 TEAMS

CoinUnited.io has been building a crypto-powered gateway to global markets since 2018. Our Boston office is hiring a Compliance and Risk professional to help us operate responsibly across crypto and traditional assets as we scale. You will sit close to the business, translating regulatory requirements into controls that operate across 24/7 markets.

This role is based in our Boston office and forms part of our operations across Americas. You will work to Boston market hours and support the international order flow connected to the USA market. Boston is one of our engineering hubs, where the team builds and runs the platform that keeps markets open around the clock.

About CoinUnited.io

CoinUnited.io is a crypto-powered trading platform, building since 2018, with teams across 19 countries. We give traders one account to reach global markets around the clock: crypto, stocks, indices, forex, commodities and pre-IPO.

What you'll do

  • Support day-to-day compliance and risk processes across trading, onboarding and transaction monitoring.
  • Monitor key controls, flag exceptions, and follow them through to resolution with the relevant teams.
  • Track regulatory developments across the markets we operate in and translate them into clear internal actions.
  • Maintain accurate records, policies and procedures so the business has a reliable audit trail.
  • Review activity across our 24/7 markets and escalate unusual patterns or potential risks promptly.
  • Work with product, engineering and operations to build compliance considerations into new features early.

What success looks like

In your first six months

  • You understand our core compliance and risk controls and can run routine monitoring independently.
  • You have built a working view of the regulations that affect our products and surface changes that matter.
  • You have improved at least one process or control so reviews are faster and findings are easier to act on.

What you'll bring

Must-have

  • Solid grasp of compliance or risk concepts, ideally in financial services, trading or crypto.
  • Careful, detail-driven approach to monitoring, documentation and follow-up.
  • Clear written and verbal communication that works across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Comfort working in a fast-moving environment where priorities shift as the business grows.

Nice-to-have

  • Exposure to AML, KYC, transaction monitoring or regulatory reporting workflows.
  • Familiarity with crypto markets or multi-asset trading products.
  • Experience using data or basic queries to investigate and evidence findings.

Why join us

  • Real ownership from day one, with small teams and fast decisions.
  • Front-row exposure to 24/7 global markets at a fast-growing platform.
  • An international team across 19 countries.
  • Pay benchmarked to your local market, reviewed as you grow.

The essentials

  • In-office in Boston. Full-time. Compliance team.
  • We hire for potential. If this role excites you and you meet most of the requirements, we want to hear from you.
  • Our process: apply, a short intro call, a practical task or interview, and a final conversation with the team.
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Interested?

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

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FAQ

Questions about this role

What does a Compliance & Risk at CoinUnited.io in Boston do?

As a Compliance & Risk on the Compliance team in Boston, you support day-to-day compliance and risk processes across trading, onboarding and transaction monitoring. The role is based in the Boston office, at a crypto trading platform we have been running since 2018.

Is the Boston Compliance & Risk role remote or in office?

It is an in office role, based in the Boston office. If you are relocating to Boston, we support a work visa and relocation, subject to eligibility and local immigration rules.

Does CoinUnited.io sponsor a work visa for this role in Boston?

Yes. For international hires moving to Boston, we sponsor a work visa and relocation to the USA, subject to eligibility and the local immigration rules that apply.

How do I apply for the Compliance & Risk role in Boston?

Apply directly on this page. After you apply, expect a short intro call, then a role specific task or interview, and a final conversation with the team. We keep the process fast and clear.

What other roles are open in Boston?

Alongside Compliance & Risk, we are currently hiring for Customer Support, Community Manager, Business Development, Growth Marketing Manager, Content Writer, Internship Programme, Global Management Trainee, Software Engineer, Crypto Research Analyst, Trading Analyst, Operations Officer, HR Officer, Graphic Designer and PR & Communications in Boston, all based in the same office.

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