Deputy Chief Compliance Officer & Associate General Counsel

Deputy Chief Compliance Officer & Associate General Counsel (New York, NY): A growing alternative investment manager is seeking a highly motivated and commercially minded Deputy Chief Compliance Officer & Associate General Counsel to join its lean, entrepreneurial legal and compliance team. This individual will work closely with senior leadership, including the GC/CCO, President, CFO, and investment professionals, and will play a key role in helping scale the firm’s compliance and legal infrastructure amid significant business growth and product expansion.
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Key PointsPotential progression into the Chief Compliance Officer functionBroad legal and compliance scope across hedge fund and private equity strategiesOpportunity to help build AI governance and compliance infrastructureLean, collaborative culture with minimal bureaucracy in a highly visible, senior leadership roleResponsibilitiesPartner closely with the CCO and senior management on all aspects of the firm’s compliance and regulatory frameworkAssist in preparing the firm for future SEC examinations and ongoing regulatory readinessLead and enhance the firm’s compliance program across multiple investment strategies and productsAdvise on the implementation and governance of AI and emerging technology tools across the organization, including helping to develop thoughtful and secure firmwide AI usage policies and frameworksSupport the integration of new investment products and private markets strategies into the firm’s existing compliance infrastructureProvide legal and regulatory support on fund-related matters, including fund formation, investor onboarding, side letters, and broader business initiativesWork cross-functionally with operations, investor relations, finance, HR, and investment teams on strategic and day-to-day mattersHelp foster a proactive, solutions-oriented compliance culture within a fast-paced investment environmentTake ownership of projects and operate with a high degree of autonomy in a lean organizational structureQualificationsThe firm is open to a range of profiles but xzbcwsv is particularly interested in candidates with a blend of legal, regulatory, and in-house compliance experience within the alternative investment management industry – ideal profile is big law + in-house experienceExperience supporting multi-strategy or complex investment platformsFamiliarity with private markets products and related regulatory considerationsDemonstrate intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn the business deeplyEnjoy operating in a non-siloed environment where responsibilities span multiple functionsEntrepreneurial, adaptable, and willing to “roll up their sleeves”Compensation: $250K - 350K base; $500K-725K all-inJob Reference: #3599635