Fractional Chief Compliance Officer (Advisor Network)

The Fractional Chief Compliance Officer (Advisor Network) is a project-based advisory role for experienced compliance executives in the alternative investment industry.

About the role

This opportunity allows for flexible, project-based work alongside existing commitments, supporting hedge funds, private equity firms, and family offices with complex compliance and governance needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational compliance expertise to alternative investment organizations through project-based advisory engagements.
• Help clients strengthen regulatory frameworks, enhance governance practices, and address complex compliance challenges.
• Design, implement, and enhance compliance programs for hedge funds, private equity firms, family offices, and other alternative investment organizations.
• Conduct compliance assessments, risk reviews, policy evaluations, and operational control analyses.
• Support regulatory examinations, audits, investor due diligence processes, and compliance readiness initiatives.
• Advise leadership teams on governance structures, compliance strategy, and risk management best practices.
• Evaluate and improve compliance infrastructure, monitoring programs, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal teams, executives, and external service providers to strengthen compliance operations.
• Deliver strategic recommendations while remaining hands-on in implementing practical solutions.
• Provide expertise across a range of client engagements based on business needs and individual experience.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate is a senior compliance professional with extensive experience in alternative investments and a proven ability to build, manage, and improve compliance functions.
• This role requires strong regulatory knowledge, executive communication skills, and the ability to operate effectively in dynamic environments.
• Prior experience serving as a Chief Compliance Officer or equivalent senior compliance leader.
• Deep understanding of compliance frameworks, regulatory expectations, and governance practices within the alternatives industry.
• Proven experience developing and managing effective compliance programs.
• Strong knowledge of SEC regulations, compliance monitoring, reporting, and risk management processes.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Able to provide both strategic direction and hands-on execution support.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex, evolving compliance challenges.
• Able to work independently and adapt quickly across different client environments.

Benefits

• Flexible, project-based advisory work designed to fit alongside existing professional commitments.
• Opportunity to support leading organizations within the alternative investment industry.
• Access to a network of senior professionals and specialized client engagements.
• Client sourcing, engagement management, and administrative support handled by the network team.
• Ability to leverage deep compliance expertise across a variety of strategic projects.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Competitive compensation ranging from $200-$325 per hour.
• Opportunity to contribute at a senior leadership level without requiring a full-time commitment.