Fanatics Markets is the Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) subsidiary of Fanatics, operating in the event contracts space with binary and outcome-based products listed on Designated Contract Markets (DCMs) and cleared through Designated Clearing Organizations (DCOs). We're building the compliance infrastructure to support a growing customer base and an evolving regulatory landscape.
The Compliance Analyst will support day-to-day compliance operations for Fanatics Markets FCM, reporting to the FCM Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). This is an executional role — translating regulatory requirements into clear, actionable processes — with broad exposure across regulatory monitoring, transaction surveillance, marketing review, and customer onboarding. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of compliance or regulatory experience in a futures, derivatives, or financial services environment, a working knowledge of CFTC and NFA rules, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-moving, early-stage setting
• Assist in implementing practical regulatory guidance on event contracts, futures, and swaps trading, including retail customer requirements, options, and margin obligations
• Monitor new and amended CFTC/NFA rules and DCM/DCO rulebook changes; assess impact and support necessary compliance changes
• Review transaction monitoring alerts and complete resolutions in a timely manner
• Monitor customer risk ratings and incoming complaints; escalate as appropriate
• Complete electronic communication reviews in accordance with supervisory procedures
• Maintain and update compliance policies, procedures, and written supervisory procedures (WSPs)
• Coordinate and prepare responses for regulatory inquiries, examinations, and investigations from the NFA, CFTC, DCMs, and DCOs; maintain records for exam readiness and track remediation items
• Monitor DCM/DCO bulletins and rule updates; summarize and distribute to the compliance team; support related filings and inquiries
• Review marketing materials, promotional content, and customer communications for compliance under NFA Rule 2-29 and applicable CFTC standards; maintain a review log
• Partner with marketing and product teams to flag compliance issues early
• Support the compliance aspects of new product development and rollout
• Assist with AML/KYC reviews, including onboarding documentation and periodic account reviews
• Identify compliance issues proactively and contribute to remedial enhancements to forms, policies, and controls
• Participate in internal working groups and governance forums
Required
• 1-3 years of experience in regulatory compliance and/or risk management within a futures, derivatives, or FCM environment, at a financial services firm, regulatory agency, or SRO
• Foundational knowledge of the Commodity Exchange Act, CFTC regulations, and NFA/exchange rules
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to summarize complex regulatory issues clearly and concisely
• Effective organizational and time management skills; able to prioritize independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work cross-functionally with colleagues and external counterparties
• Willingness to obtain Series 3 and/or the NFA Swaps Proficiency Exam as applicable
Preferred
• Experience at a registered FCM, NFA member firm, or regulatory agency (CFTC, NFA, or exchange)
• Exposure to event contracts, DCM/DCO relationships, or marketing review under NFA Rule 2-29
• Familiarity with transaction monitoring systems and surveillance tools used in futures markets
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law, or a related field
For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/
Ranges will change based on country and state of residence, which are reflected in Geographical Zones defined by Fanatics Betting and Gaming. The range incorporates all of our Geographical Compensation Zones and is subject to change as the Zone associated with the actual offer is confirmed. In addition to the base and bonus, full-time employment, and more. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/
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Skills Required
- 1-3 years of regulatory compliance and/or risk management experience in futures, derivatives, FCM, financial services, regulatory agency, or SRO environments
- Foundational knowledge of the Commodity Exchange Act, CFTC regulations, and NFA/exchange rules
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to summarize complex regulatory issues clearly and concisely
- Effective organizational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritize independently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Willingness to obtain Series 3 and/or the NFA Swaps Proficiency Exam as applicable
- Experience at a registered FCM, NFA member firm, or regulatory agency
- Exposure to event contracts, DCM/DCO relationships, or marketing review under NFA Rule 2-29
- Familiarity with transaction monitoring systems and futures-market surveillance tools
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law, or a related field
Fanatics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fanatics and has not been reviewed or approved by Fanatics.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentives like annual bonuses and overtime opportunities are common, supporting higher total compensation especially in corporate roles. Seasonal premiums and performance bonuses are also cited across roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options, mental-health services, and wellness programs are highlighted as core offerings. Additional supports like HSAs/FSAs and condition management further strengthen the health package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave, fertility benefits, adoption assistance, and gender-affirmation coverage are explicitly included. Childcare support and backup care resources are also referenced.
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What We Do
Transforming the licensed sports industry through an innovative vertical e-commerce model that allows Fanatics to quickly design, manufacture and distribute high-quality fan gear across retail channels, better serving the real-time expectations of leagues, teams, fans and retailers in today’s mobile-first, on-demand culture.
Why Work With Us
You don't have to love sports to work here (though we love sports fanatics as well!). Fanatics is an industry leading, multi-billion dollar, international, privately held company with a casual, lofty space in the heart of Downtown Boulder. We have the advantages of a startup, without the pitfalls.
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