Director, Compliance Consulting

Total Compensation is targeted at $225K - $300K. To be determined based on candidate's credentials, experiences, and potential value to the department / firm.

Director — Compliance Consulting

Position Overview:

Our client is a globally recognized provider of integrated compliance, risk, and performance solutions to the financial services industry, including hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, and other asset managers to help them navigate evolving regulatory requirements and operational challenges.  Currently, they seek to hire a Director to join its growing U.S. advisory practice.

Combining regulatory expertise with proprietary technology and data-driven insights, the firm delivers practical, scalable solutions across compliance, ESG, cyber, and operational risk. The Director will act as a senior subject matter expert and client lead, providing high-level advisory services without formal staff management responsibilities, operating as an individual contributor within a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

• Serve as the lead advisor to a portfolio of U.S.-based alternative investment clients, providing strategic and practical compliance guidance.
• Deliver high-quality advice on SEC, CFTC/NFA, and other regulatory requirements, including marketing rule reviews, risk assessments, and exam preparation.
• Lead and execute client engagements such as mock examinations, gap analyses, and ongoing advisory support.
• Monitor regulatory developments and help translate emerging rules into actionable recommendations for clients.
• Collaborate with internal colleagues on knowledge sharing, best practices, and client service improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to thought leadership, internal training, and occasional business development efforts (e.g., proposal support, industry events).

Qualifications:

• 8–12+ years of experience in regulatory compliance within the alternative investment industry — gained at a consultancy, in-house at a private fund, or with a regulator.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. regulatory regimes applicable to private fund advisers, including SEC Advisers Act, CFTC/NFA, Form ADV, and Marketing Rule.
• Proven ability to work independently with clients, delivering complex projects and providing actionable recommendations.
• Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with senior client stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree required; JD, MBA, or certifications (e.g., IACCP) preferred.
• Collaborative and adaptable mindset, comfortable operating as an individual contributor within a team-oriented firm.