Chief Compliance Officer

$275k – $325k • meaningful equity

About Novig

Novig is building America's #1 sports prediction market. Our mission is to financialize and democratize sports trading - taking a closed system run by casinos and turning it into a fair, efficient, two-sided market where the power sits with users.

With CFTC approval on the horizon, we're poised to go live across all 50 states as the leading sports-focused, federally regulated market built on trust, transparency, and real user protection.

We're backed by some of Silicon Valley's top investors — Pantera, Forerunner, Lux, NFX, Paul Graham, and Joe Montana — who have collectively invested over $100M behind this vision.

About the Role

You'll design the CFTC DCM compliance program from the ground up and continue refining it as the business grows. You'll be the one regulators hear from when they have questions, and you'll sit alongside Engineering and Product as new features take shape — not reviewing them after the fact. We're looking for someone who knows the Core Principles inside and out, wants real decision-making authority, and gets more excited about building something than inheriting it.

Who you are and what you will do

Excited to build and lead a best-in-class compliance framework that brings institutional-grade regulatory rigor to the future of sports prediction markets
Motivated to apply deep expertise in CFTC DCM Core Principles to design, implement, test, monitor, document, and continuously enhance a scalable compliance program as the business evolves
Prepared to serve as the primary internal owner of the compliance framework, with the authority and judgment to identify issues, recommend solutions, and escalate matters to the Chief Regulatory Officer when appropriate
Experienced in directly managing regulatory examinations, audits, and inquiries — including preparation of materials, coordination of responses, and engagement with regulators
Energized by partnering cross-functionally with Information Security (cybersecurity and systems controls), Surveillance (market monitoring and abuse prevention), Finance and Regulatory Finance (financial resource requirements and reporting), Legal (regulatory interpretation and external counsel coordination), and Engineering and Product to embed regulatory requirements directly into systems and workflows
Interested in supporting regulatory initiatives and future expansion, including preparation for potential DCO Core Principle compliance
Confident representing the organization externally with regulators, policymakers, trade associations, and industry participants in coordination with the Chief Regulatory Officer
Thrive in a hands-on leadership role where seniority means thoughtful execution, ownership, and close collaboration with a high-performing team

Why work here, in the words of the people who do

“I work with extremely stellar people, I own real systems, and decisions happen fast. No politics, no waiting for needless red tape. If something's broken, I fix it. If I build something good, it ships.”

“The people! They're smart, thoughtful, fun to work with and passionate about their craft.”

“I'm having the most fun I've had in my entire career.”

If you want responsibility, trust, and the chance to help build the future of sports prediction markets - take your shot, we’d love to connect.

Not for everyone

Our work is tied to live sports - that means potential nights, weekends, and pressure included.
If you need clear swim lanes, a heavy process, or someone to tell you what to do, this won’t be the right environment.

Compensation & benefits

$275k – $325k base, benchmarked at top-tier tech companies
Meaningful equity for every employee, regardless of role
100% health premiums covered
99% dental & vision covered
401(k) with 4% company match
HSA + $1,080 annual company contribution
$27/day lunch stipend when working from our NYC office
$35/day dinner stipend when working from the NYC office after 6:30pm

Homebase

Union Square, NYC or Remote

Chief Compliance Officer