Director of Global Compliance & Regulatory Strategy

JW Michaels & Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

JW Michaels & Co. is seeking an Associate Director or Director to join its Global Compliance team in New York. The role reports to the Global Chief Compliance Officer and focuses on identifying, assessing and managing regulatory risk across jurisdictions and business lines.

You will help build and run the firm's global compliance program, draft policies, and provide practical guidance to multiple teams including fund structures, marketing and operations.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in compliance, legal, regulatory, consulting or related function.
• Strong working knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act and investment management regulation.
• Ability to translate complex legal and regulatory issues into clear, practical business guidance.
• Excellent analytical, writing and communication skills, and close attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze regulatory developments affecting investment advisers and alternative managers worldwide.
• Help build and run the firm's global compliance program, including annual reviews and risk assessments.
• Provide practical compliance guidance to internal teams and evaluate regulatory considerations for new products and markets.
• Support regulatory filings, registrations, audits and information requests from regulators and investors.
• Use data analytics, automation or AI to strengthen monitoring and risk assessment and modernize compliance infrastructure.

Skills

Regulatory analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Job description

JW Michaels & Co. is seeking an Associate Director or Director to join its Global Compliance team in New York. The role reports to the Global Chief Compliance Officer and focuses on identifying, assessing and managing regulatory risk across jurisdictions and business lines.

You will help build and run the firm's global compliance program, draft policies, and provide practical guidance to multiple teams including fund structures, marketing and operations.