Chief Compliance Officer

## **Chief Compliance Officer** _$275K – $325K • meaningful equity_ ## **About Novig** Novig is building America's #1 sports prediction market. Founded by Jacob Fortinsky and Kelechi Ukah, we are the only platform to offer commission-free sports trading. We deliver better pricing, full transparency, and a more efficient market structure for users by eliminating the traditional sportsbook model. Backed by the best - Novig has raised over $100M from some of Silicon Valley’s top investors including Pantera, Forerunner, Lux, NFX, Paul Graham, and Joe Montana. ## **Who we are** We’re here to fix a rigged system where the house always wins and sports fans always lose. Novig is building the future of sports betting. Our mission is to financialize and democratize sports betting - transforming it from a closed, casino-controlled system into a two-sided, fair, efficient market where users have the power. ## **Who you are and why this role will excite you** - 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! So smart, thoughtful, fun to work with, passionate about their craft, etc”_ _“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