Regulatory Compliance Strategy Director, Private Funds

Optima Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima Partners seeks a Director in New York to lead regulatory consulting for alternative investment managers, advising on compliance programs and risk governance. This senior client-facing position partners with leadership to deliver high-impact guidance across private funds frameworks and SEC-related matters.

The role combines client advisory, engagement leadership, and business development in a hybrid, full-time setting with a competitive annual salary.

Qualifications

• Senior-level compliance and regulatory leadership experience in private funds or alternative investment managers.
• Ability to design and implement robust compliance programs and governance frameworks.
• Strong client-facing advisory skills with demonstrated engagement leadership.

Responsibilities

• Advise a portfolio of alternative investment managers on regulatory obligations and compliance programs.
• Lead multiple engagements, oversee client relationships and project delivery to senior stakeholders.
• Support business development, proposals, and expansion of services with firm leadership.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Client advisory

Policy design

Private funds expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree required; J.D. preferred

Job description

Optima Partners seeks a Director in New York to lead regulatory consulting for alternative investment managers, advising on compliance programs and risk governance. This senior client-facing position partners with leadership to deliver high-impact guidance across private funds frameworks and SEC-related matters.

The role combines client advisory, engagement leadership, and business development in a hybrid, full-time setting with a competitive annual salary.