CCO/CFO/GC – OPs recruitment
Hedge fund manager seeking General Counsel//Chief Compliance Officer with finance some operations experience to be based in New York. Firm was launched in 1999 and employs approximately 20 people across its New York and European offices.
This individual will be responsible for running the New York office, overseeing all operational, financial, legal and compliance matters and will report directly to the founder of the firm. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of alternative investment management from an operational, regulatory, accounting and financial perspective. The candidate should have knowledge of SEC and CFTC rules and regulations governing private funds, experience with asset management compliance and familiarity with accounting principles. The individual will have strong organizational and communication skills. J.D. is required.
Responsibilities will include:
-Running operations of New York office, including managing employees, office administration and coordinating with and overseeing operations in other offices;
-Directing back office, reporting, finance, tax, audit functions of investment manager and funds;
-implementing and maintaining SEC and CFTC registrations, maintaining and monitoring a compliance program, preparing regulatory filings including Form ADV, monitoring new legislation, and serving as point person for regulatory matters;
-covering daily legal issues such as reviewing contracts and drafting agreements;
-supervising third party relationship with prime brokers, outside counsel, accountants, compliance consultants, fund administrators; and
-working with investment, marketing and technology teams on all aspects of business
We can offer you the opportunity to work with a multinational team of professionals in a dynamic and informal environment. Compensation package includes competitive salary and bonus commensurate with experience and full benefits.