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.

Key Points

Potential progression into the Chief Compliance Officer function

Broad legal and compliance scope across hedge fund and private equity strategies

Opportunity to help build AI governance and compliance infrastructure

Lean, collaborative culture with minimal bureaucracy in a highly visible, senior leadership role

Responsibilities

Partner closely with the CCO and senior management on all aspects of the firm’s compliance and regulatory framework

Assist in preparing the firm for future SEC examinations and ongoing regulatory readiness

Lead and enhance the firm’s compliance program across multiple investment strategies and products

Advise 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 frameworks

Support the integration of new investment products and private markets strategies into the firm’s existing compliance infrastructure

Provide legal and regulatory support on fund-related matters, including fund formation, investor onboarding, side letters, and broader business initiatives

Work cross-functionally with operations, investor relations, finance, HR, and investment teams on strategic and day-to-day matters

Help foster a proactive, solutions-oriented compliance culture within a fast-paced investment environment

Take ownership of projects and operate with a high degree of autonomy in a lean organizational structure

Qualifications

The firm is open to a range of profiles but 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 experience

Experience supporting multi-strategy or complex investment platforms

Familiarity with private markets products and related regulatory considerations

Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn the business deeply

Enjoy operating in a non-siloed environment where responsibilities span multiple functions

Entrepreneurial, adaptable, and willing to “roll up their sleeves”

Compensation: $250K - 350K base; $500K-725K all-in

Job Reference: #3599635