Chief Compliance Officer & General Counsel

Cardea Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardea Group in New York, NY is hiring a Chief Compliance Officer & General Counsel to lead a standalone compliance program in a multi-strategy hedge fund environment. You will work closely with senior leadership and external counsel to ensure regulatory alignment and robust governance.

The role requires a J.D. with 10+ years of hedge fund compliance experience, strong leadership, and a hands-on approach to policy development, training, and regulatory liaison.

Qualifications

• J.D. required with 10+ years of compliance experience within a hedge fund.
• Ability to operate independently and build/manage a compliance program.
• Strong communication skills and sound judgment.
• Familiarity with global regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the firm’s compliance program across funds and strategies.
• Maintain policies, procedures, and key compliance documentation.
• Oversee regulatory filings and reporting.
• Manage core compliance functions (e.g., trade surveillance, AML/KYC, best execution).
• Conduct testing, audits, and ongoing program enhancements.
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement updates.
• Support legal matters including fund formation, offering materials, and agreements.
• Assist with transactional work and coordinate with external counsel.
• Review and negotiate various agreements.
• Partner with internal teams and deliver compliance training.
• Support regulatory inquiries and governance matters.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Independent work capability

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Chief Compliance Officer & General Counsel (New York, NY):

A multi-strategy investment firm is seeking a senior compliance and legal professional to oversee its compliance program in a standalone position. This is a hands-on role working closely with senior leadership and external counsel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the firm’s compliance program across funds and strategies


• Maintain policies, procedures, and key compliance documentation


• Oversee regulatory filings and reporting


• Manage core compliance functions (e.g., trade surveillance, communications monitoring, AML/KYC, best execution)


• Conduct testing, audits, and ongoing program enhancements


• Monitor regulatory developments and implement updates


• Support legal matters including fund formation, offering materials, and agreements


• Assist with transactional work and coordinate with external counsel


• Review and negotiate various agreements


• Partner with internal teams and deliver compliance training


• Support regulatory inquiries and governance matters

Qualifications

• J.D. required with 10+ years of compliance experience within a hedge fund


• Ability to operate independently and build/manage a compliance program


• Strong communication skills and sound judgment


• Familiarity with global regulations