Chief Compliance Officer

Arootah (Client); United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Arootah seeks a seasoned Chief Compliance Officer to lead compliance programs for alternative investment clients. You will design, implement, and oversee regulatory frameworks, governance processes, and risk monitoring across hedge funds, private equity, and family offices.

The role requires deep regulatory knowledge, a proven track record building robust programs, and strong leadership to partner with C-suite peers while guiding teams through audits and examinations.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Chief Compliance Officer or equivalent senior compliance leadership role within hedge funds, private equity firms, or family offices.
• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks within alternative investments.
• Proven track record of building and managing effective compliance programs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate strategically and hands-on in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and enhance compliance programs for alternative investment firms
• Advise on SEC regulations, regulatory reporting, marketing rules, and governance best practices
• Conduct compliance reviews, risk assessments, and internal policy evaluations
• Support regulatory examinations, audits, and institutional due diligence processes
• Partner with leadership teams to strengthen governance and operational controls
• Manage compliance infrastructure, service providers, and ongoing monitoring frameworks

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Hands-on

Job description

About the Company

Arootah is a talent solutions firm purpose-built for the alternative investment industry. We advise and we execute, covering the full talent spectrum from entry to exit across five services: Talent Acquisition, Fractional Leadership, Talent Development, Retention & Compensation, and Transition.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and enhance compliance programs for alternative investment firms
• Advise on SEC regulations, regulatory reporting, marketing rules, and governance best practices
• Conduct compliance reviews, risk assessments, and internal policy evaluations
• Support regulatory examinations, audits, and institutional due diligence processes
• Partner with leadership teams to strengthen governance and operational controls
• Manage compliance infrastructure, service providers, and ongoing monitoring frameworks

Requirements

• Prior experience as a Chief Compliance Officer or equivalent senior compliance leadership role within a hedge fund, private equity firm, or family office
• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks within alternative investments
• Proven track record of building and managing effective compliance programs
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in dynamic environments