
This role is responsible for overseeing compliance across asset management and advisory activities outside the firm’s home market, including private funds, hedge fund strategies, managed accounts, and global trading activity. The Global Head of Compliance will own global trading compliance, regulatory reporting, policy development, monitoring and testing programs, and cross-border coordination of compliance standards. The role includes direct management of a small New York–based compliance team and close collaboration with international operations and senior management to foster a strong global compliance culture.
Role highlights:
Senior leadership role building and overseeing a global compliance framework
Multi-jurisdictional scope across U.S., U.K., and offshore fund regimes
Responsibility for global trading compliance, including pre- and post-trade controls
Exposure to private funds, hedge fund strategies, and managed accounts
Direct interaction with senior legal, investment, and operational leadership
Opportunity to shape compliance culture in a growing international platform
Key responsibilities
Design, maintain, and enhance a global compliance program aligned with U.S., U.K., and offshore regulatory frameworks
Serve as primary compliance authority for the firm’s asset management and advisory activities outside its home jurisdiction
Oversee regulatory filings, disclosures, and reporting obligations across applicable jurisdictions
Monitor global regulatory developments and advise senior management on impact and implementation
Own global trading compliance, including pre-trade and post-trade monitoring and surveillance
Partner with investment and trading teams to embed compliance controls into daily workflows
Develop, implement, and periodically review compliance policies and procedures to ensure consistency and best practices
Oversee compliance for private funds and investor-related regulatory obligations
Design and execute risk-based compliance monitoring and testing programs
Lead incident management, breach analysis, remediation, and reporting
Manage, mentor, and develop New York–based compliance staff
Coordinate cross-border compliance standards with international operations and leadership
Qualifications
12+ years of progressive compliance experience within asset management, hedge funds or private funds
Deep knowledge of U.S. investment adviser regulations and global compliance frameworks
Demonstrated experience leading multi-jurisdictional compliance programs for investment advisory businesses
Hands-on experience with trading compliance, surveillance, and monitoring systems
Familiarity with compliance technology and regulatory reporting tools
Experience working in international or cross-border investment environments preferred
Advanced degree (JD, MBA, or similar) a plus
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