Compliance Director

Responsibilities:

•    Assist the CCO in the ongoing development and monitoring of the compliance program for its SEC registered investment advisers.
•    Support launch of new funds and assist with ongoing maintenance of existing funds-including, establishing or updating processes and identifying areas of risk.
•    Lead Core Compliance function, with oversight to include employee related compliance (e.g. conflicts of interest, personal trading, OBAs), registration and employee training. 
•    Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements. 
•    Provide guidance to business leaders and employees on compliance-related matters and regulations.
•    Collaborate closely with global compliance teams to ensure alignment of key initiatives and best practices such as wall crossings, trade surveillance and monitoring.
•    Prepare and review SEC and NFA regulatory filings including Form 13F, Form ADVs, Form PFs and Form CPO-PQR.
•    Review marketing materials, due diligence questionnaires, and other client communications sometimes under tight deadlines.
•    Support regulatory exams, inquiries and audits.
•    Conduct periodic reviews and monitoring to assess the effectiveness of compliance controls.
•    Carry out reviews (business process reviews and compliance audits) to ensure that the Company complies with rules and regulations as well as with the company’s policies and internal control procedures.
•    Facilitate the compliance annual review process (206(4)-7) alongside external compliance consultants.
•    Prepare materials for various oversight committees such as best execution and valuation.

Requirements:

•    Bachelor’s degree in law, finance, business management, or a related field.
•    5+ years’ proven experience in a compliance officer role at an SEC registered investment adviser or hedge fund.
•    Strong knowledge of SEC investment advisor requirements and filings, as well as NFA requirements and filings. 
•    Experience managing or overseeing compliance programs.
•    Demonstrated strength in time management and prioritization to meet key deadlines.
•    Proactively identifies opportunities to enhance efficiency and performance. 
•    Ability to work with and consult individuals at all levels of an organization required.
•    Adept at interfacing with external constituents including regulators and other representatives.
•    Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, sound judgment and decision-making skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Base Salary Pay Range

US$150K - US$180K + Discretionary Bonus 

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