The Deputy Chief Compliance Officer (Deputy CCO) works alongside the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) and local leadership to strategically manage and oversee the compliance and risk management program.
As a co-owner of the compliance and risk management program, the Deputy CCO is involved in all aspects of assessing, revising, developing, implementing, and monitoring various policies, procedures, and controls that mitigate compliance risk to our clients and the Company. The Deputy CCO will routinely lead and/or support various compliance and risk management projects, as well as interface with all levels of Company personnel, affiliates, clients, and other external parties.
The Deputy CCO will be a mentor and peer to other members of the Compliance Team and will functionally report to the CCO and the CFO/COO.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Compliance and Risk Management Program
The Deputy CCO is responsible for designing, maintaining, administering, and monitoring the firm s compliance and risk management framework, including compliance-related requirements and risks and operational risks.
Strategic responsibilities include but are not limited to: (a) compliance policies and procedures; (b) code of ethics and personal conduct related policies; (c) monitoring, testing, escalation, and reporting procedures; (d) business continuity, disaster recovery, and information security related procedures; applicable regulations, filings, and disclosures.
Client Support Responsibilities
The Deputy CCO is responsible for overseeing client mandate compliance, including review
investment guidelines, amendments with respect to portfolio restrictions, and due diligence
procedures.
The Deputy CCO will also support clients, fund service providers, and internal departments with respect to regulatory compliance matters.
Further, the Deputy CCO will participate and/or advise on new client engagements and prospects as necessary, including reviewing requests for proposals, due diligence questionnaires, and marketing presentations, and new account on-boarding.
Internal Support Responsibilities
The Deputy CCO is an ambassador of the firm s culture and demonstrates a model degree of integrity and strength of character commensurate with their standing and leadership within the firm.
The Deputy CCO will provide compliance training to educate staff on policies, procedures, and
regulatory requirements.
The Deputy CCO will also serve as a contact person for regulators (including examination teams), as well as internal and external stakeholders.
The Deputy CCO will advise and oversee the compliance programs for global subsidiaries.
The Deputy CCO will participate in additional projects as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities
As a leader within the Compliance Team and the broader firm, the Deputy CCO will provide
mentorship and supervision for the Compliance Analysts.