Compliance Officer – Quant Hedge Fund – Market-leading Compensation

Mondrian Alpha; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mondrian Alpha in New York seeks a Compliance Officer to lead the compliance program for its equities trading desk. You will design, implement and oversee trade surveillance, regulatory controls and monitoring in a high-performance, autonomous environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in equities compliance, a strong track record building programs, excellent communication, and the ability to work with top-tier teams in a fast-paced hedge fund setting. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in equities trading compliance.
• Experience in trade surveillance, technology and building out compliance programs.
• Strong communication is essential in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary point of contact for the equities trading desk.
• Lead design, implementation and oversight of surveillance and regulatory controls.
• Collaborate with technology, legal and risk teams to ensure robust compliance.

Skills

Trade surveillance

Compliance programs

Equities trading

Communication

Tech

Job description

A leading global quant hedge fund is looking to hire a Compliance Officer in its New York office.

Since inception they have been one of the world’s foremost leaders in the space. They are a premium name, with exceptional performance, and rock bottom attrition. Their rapid expansion creates need for an expert on their newly specialized compliance teams.

They are looking to hire a Compliance Officer to be the key point of contact for their new equities trading desk. Having recently hired 2 PMs, this a huge area of growth for the business.

The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience, with an elite background in the equities trading space. Experience in trade surveillance, tech, and building out compliance programs is also beneficial. Communication is an absolute necessity in this role and is needed as you’re surrounded by the smartest in the field.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an industry-leading business in a highly visible, autonomous role. My client is renowned for paying some of the most lucrative compensation packages in the hedge fund space.