Chief Risk Officer - Managing Director
iCapital · New York, NY · 2 wk ago
Business Development$350k–$400k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Regulatory & Compliance Oversight and Execution
- Global Regulatory Strategy
- Alternatives & Structured Products
- Licensing & Registrations
- Policies & Controls
- Regulatory Engagement
- Enterprise Risk & Governance Leadership
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Risk Governance
- Risk Assessment & Monitoring
- Executive & Board Engagement
- Risk Controls, Assurance & Audits
- Controls Framework
- SOC 2 & Assurance
- Technology & Data Risk
- Business & Technology Resilience
- Incident Management
- Life Safety & Physical Security
- Leadership & Team Development
- People Leadership
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Culture of Risk Awareness
Qualifications
- 15+ years of senior leadership experience in risk management, compliance, or governance within financial services, fintech, asset management, broker-dealer, or investment advisory environments
- Deep, hands-on experience with alternative investments, including regulatory treatment, product structure, and distribution considerations
- Proven ownership of regulatory compliance in highly regulated environments, including direct interaction with regulators and responsibility for examinations and audits
- Demonstrated success designing and operating enterprise risk management frameworks in complex, multi-jurisdictional organizations
- Strong knowledge of U.S. securities regulation (SEC, FINRA, Advisers Act, Investment Company Act, AML/KYC) and familiar with international frameworks such as AIFMD and MiFID
- Credible, confident leader with the judgment and independence to challenge constructively and advise senior leadership and the Board
- Able to translate complex regulatory and risk concepts into practical, scalable solutions aligned with business strategy
- Experience leading and scaling specialized global teams
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (JD, MBA, or equivalent) strongly preferred