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Job description
Shape global risk strategy in a high-growth platform
Executive visibility with Board & senior leadership
About Our Client
Alternative investment platform based in Midtown.
Job Description
Regulatory Leadership & Compliance Oversight
Define and manage a forward-looking compliance strategy across multiple jurisdictions
Oversee licensing, regulatory obligations, and adherence to evolving frameworks
Act as primary contact for supervisory bodies, including managing reviews, inspections, and enquiries
Establish and continuously enhance policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned to regulatory expectations
Provide subject-matter expertise across a broad range of investment products and structures
Enterprise Risk Management
Design and implement a firmwide risk management architecture, including governance, appetite setting, and reporting
Maintain a consistent approach to identifying, evaluating, and mitigating key risks
Develop scalable tools such as risk registers, self-assessments, and monitoring frameworks
Deliver clear insight to executive stakeholders on emerging risks and mitigation actions
Support governance forums and risk committees with structured reporting and recommendations
Controls, Assurance & Operational Risk
Strengthen and oversee internal control environments across business functions
Partner with cross-functional leaders to embed robust controls within core processes
Lead assurance activities, including external audits and certification processes
Ensure appropriate oversight of technology, data governance, and information security risks
Drive continuous improvements in control effectiveness and operational integrity
Business Continuity & Resilience
Establish and maintain resilience frameworks to ensure continuity of critical operations
Oversee incident management protocols, escalation pathways, and crisis response strategies
Coordinate regular testing and validation of recovery plans
Provide oversight of physical security and safety-related programmes where relevant
Leadership & Culture
Build, lead, and mentor distributed teams across risk and compliance disciplines
Foster a culture that balances commercial growth with disciplined risk awareness
Collaborate closely with legal, finance, technology, and commercial teams
Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and governance bodies
Promote transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organisation
The Successful Applicant
Extensive leadership experience within risk, compliance, or governance in regulated financial environments
Strong understanding of complex regulatory regimes and multi-regional operations
Proven ability to design and scale enterprise risk frameworks
Experience engaging directly with regulators and managing formal reviews or audits
Solid grasp of investment-related products and associated regulatory considerations
Credible communicator, capable of influencing senior stakeholders and Board-level audiences
Track record of building and leading high-performing teams in evolving organisations
Qualifications
Degree required; advanced qualification (e.g., JD, MBA) preferred
Relevant certifications in risk, compliance, or finance advantageous
What's on Offer
Competitive annual salary ranging from $300,000 - $400,000.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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