A rapidly growing alternative investment firm operating at the intersection of financial services and digital assets is seeking an experienced Chief Compliance Officer to lead its enterprise-wide compliance function. This executive will oversee regulatory compliance across multiple registered entities and investment products while helping the business scale responsibly in a dynamic regulatory environment. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the Chief Compliance Officer will establish and enhance a comprehensive compliance framework, provide strategic guidance to senior leadership, and build a high-performing team. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who combines deep regulatory knowledge with a collaborative, business-oriented approach.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the firm's compliance program across registered investment advisory, broker-dealer, and registered fund operations, ensuring policies, controls, testing, and supervisory processes remain effective and current.
- Evaluate regulatory developments and emerging requirements, translating changes into practical policies, procedures, and business guidance.
- Review new investment products, business initiatives, and strategic offerings to identify regulatory risks and recommend appropriate controls before launch.
- Direct regulatory examinations and ongoing interactions with federal and self-regulatory agencies, coordinating responses, documentation, and remediation efforts.
- Maintain strong regulatory readiness by ensuring documentation, controls, and compliance processes are consistently audit-ready.
- Oversee compliance programs supporting marketing activities, third-party oversight, and vendor risk management.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership by providing practical guidance on complex regulatory matters while supporting business growth and innovation.
- Partner with Legal, Product, Finance, Distribution, and other business functions to integrate compliance considerations into strategic initiatives from inception through execution.
- Foster a culture of ethics, accountability, and regulatory awareness through training, communication, and proactive engagement across the organization.
- Recruit, mentor, and lead a growing compliance organization, establishing scalable processes and developing future leaders within the team.
Ideal Background
- Extensive experience leading compliance programs within regulated financial services organizations.
- Strong working knowledge of investment adviser, broker-dealer, and registered investment company regulatory frameworks.
- Experience interacting with regulatory agencies, managing examinations, and overseeing remediation initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and enhance enterprise compliance programs in evolving regulatory environments.
- Proven success partnering with senior executives and business leaders to balance regulatory obligations with commercial objectives.
- Hands-on leadership style with experience building, developing, and managing high-performing compliance teams.
- Excellent judgment, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to simplify complex regulatory issues into practical business solutions.