Chief Risk Officer - Managing Director

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
• Professional certifications (FRM, CRCMP, CFA, CPA, CAMS) a plus

Benefits

• Base salary range: $350,000 to $400,000
• Compensation package includes salary, equity for all full-time employees, and an annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package includes an employer matched retirement plan, generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer-paid dental, vision, telemedicine, and virtual mental health counseling, parental leave, and unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• Employees work in the office Monday-Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday