Macro Compliance Specialist—Trading Policy & Controls

Point72 Asset Management; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully-paid health care benefits

Parental and family leave

Volunteer opportunities

Affinity groups support

Mental and physical wellness programs

Tuition assistance

401(k) savings with employer match

Job summary

Point72 Compliance is an industry-leading team supporting global investment and trading by establishing and enforcing the firm’s policies, giving real-time guidance, and overseeing surveillance. This role offers mentorship, a growth path, and a long-term career.

As a Compliance professional in Global Macro, you will advise on rates, FX, and derivatives, lead cross‑functional projects, and ensure timely regulatory readiness while upholding the highest ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and bar admission.
• Minimum of 3 years of compliance experience supporting macro or trading businesses at a hedge fund, asset manager, or broker-dealer.
• Experience overseeing compliance for macro products (rates, FX, commodities, derivatives).
• Experience analyzing laws related to commodity interests and securities (SEC Rule 10b-5, CFTC Rule 180.1, MNPI).
• Experience designing and operating surveillance, pre-trade controls, and post-trade investigations.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and engage senior stakeholders under time pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to explain complex concepts to non-legal audiences.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance to the Global Macro business covering rates, FX, emerging markets, credit, ABS, and macro derivatives strategies
• Partner with macro portfolio managers and trading teams to embed and enforce practical, real-time compliance controls
• Support pre-trade and post-trade monitoring programs and investigative processes to detect and resolve trading, market conduct, and policy breaches
• Assist with diligence reviews and the approvals process for new products, markets, brokers, and counterparties, driving timely decisions and clear documentation
• Conduct complex compliance reviews and investigations, produce concise findings and remediation plans, and manage escalations to senior compliance leaders
• Manage cross-functional coordination with legal, risk, operations, finance, technology, and third-party vendors to implement and enhance compliance solutions
• Assist with regulatory readiness efforts and contribute to responses to regulatory inquiries or examinations related to macro trading activities
• Monitor global regulatory developments affecting macro markets and translate those changes into actionable policy updates and process improvements
• Conduct new-hire and annual macro-based compliance training for macro teams to translate regulatory and firm requirements into day-to-day practices
• Chaperone calls and meetings between macro investment professionals and third parties
• Collaborate with macro management and colleagues across the firm to support oversight and Compliance initiatives
• Serve as a subject-matter expert to both the broader Compliance team and investment professionals regarding adherence to firm policies and procedures

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Judgment

Independent worker

Time management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Job description

Point72 Compliance is an industry-leading team supporting global investment and trading by establishing and enforcing the firm’s policies, giving real-time guidance, and overseeing surveillance. This role offers mentorship, a growth path, and a long-term career.

As a Compliance professional in Global Macro, you will advise on rates, FX, and derivatives, lead cross‑functional projects, and ensure timely regulatory readiness while upholding the highest ethical standards.