Fixed Income Compliance Officer

Madison-Davis, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison-Davis, LLC is seeking a seasoned compliance professional to advise and support investment teams engaged in global macro and multi-asset trading. The role focuses on providing practical compliance guidance, strengthening oversight programs, and helping the business navigate evolving regulatory expectations.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to portfolio managers, traders, and business leaders, delivering training and leading or participating in internal reviews, risk assessments, and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with active bar membership.
• At least three years of compliance experience supporting trading or investment businesses within an asset manager, hedge fund, broker-dealer, or similar financial institution.
• Strong understanding of global macro products (fixed income, rates, FX, credit, commodities, derivatives).
• Working knowledge of U.S. securities and commodities regulations, market abuse rules, insider trading considerations, and handling of material nonpublic information.

Responsibilities

• Advise investment teams on compliance matters related to global macro trading across asset classes.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers and traders to integrate compliance into daily activities.
• Perform ongoing reviews of trading activity and investigate potential policy or regulatory issues.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

About the Opportunity

Join a high-performing compliance team supporting a sophisticated global investment platform. This role works closely with investment professionals engaged in global macro and multi-asset trading strategies, helping ensure regulatory compliance while enabling efficient decision-making across the investment process. You will serve as a trusted advisor to portfolio managers, traders, and business leaders by providing practical compliance guidance, strengthening oversight programs, and helping the business navigate evolving regulatory expectations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advise investment teams on compliance matters related to global macro trading across fixed income, foreign exchange, credit, commodities, structured products, and derivatives.
• Work alongside portfolio managers and traders to integrate compliance considerations into day-to-day investment activities.
• Perform ongoing reviews of trading activity, investigate potential policy or regulatory issues, and recommend appropriate corrective actions when needed.
• Support the evaluation and approval of new investment products, counterparties, markets, and trading relationships while maintaining clear documentation.
• Lead or participate in internal compliance reviews, risk assessments, and investigations involving trading activity or market conduct.
• Partner with Legal, Risk, Operations, Technology, Finance, and other business functions to enhance compliance processes and controls.
• Assist with regulatory examinations, information requests, and other supervisory matters involving trading activities.
• Track regulatory developments affecting global financial markets and help update internal policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Deliver compliance education and training programs to investment professionals on regulatory obligations and internal standards.
• Participate in communications involving investment personnel and external market participants when compliance oversight is required.
• Act as a resource for colleagues by providing subject matter expertise on trading-related compliance issues and internal policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with active bar membership.
• At least three years of compliance experience supporting trading or investment businesses within an asset manager, hedge fund, broker-dealer, or similar financial institution.
• Strong understanding of global macro products, including fixed income, interest rate products, foreign exchange, credit instruments, structured products, commodities, and derivatives.
• Working knowledge of U.S. Securities and commodities regulations, market abuse rules, insider trading considerations, and the handling of material nonpublic information.
• Experience developing or overseeing trade surveillance, pre-trade controls, post-trade monitoring, and investigative processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, collaborate across departments, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to explain complex regulatory concepts in a clear and practical manner to business partners.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining sound judgment and high ethical standards.