Compliance Officer

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing the Global Compliance Program
• Drafting compliance policies and procedures
• Conduct research with respect to compliance and regulatory issues; develop new compliance initiatives
• Interact with the business and global compliance teams to provide advice and guidance to firm personnel on compliance matters
• Provide training to employees during induction, annual and ad hoc compliance trainings, including the preparation and updating of materials
• Assist with regulatory examinations, inquiries, investigations, internal audits and projects, as necessary
• Prepare and submit regulatory filings (i.e., Form ADV, 13H, N-PX)
• Undertake and lead special compliance related projects involving various inter-department stakeholders
• Conduct reviews as part of the Firm’s overall compliance program as required under the Investment Advisers Act Rule 206(4)-7
• Organize and administer the Firm’s committee governance program and documentation
• Monitor regulatory changes, updates and industry-wide compliance initiatives
• Review and analyze reports generated by the Firm’s surveillance systems
• Improve internal compliance reports by identifying/closing any potential gaps, automating workflows/processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with a strong academic record; JD is a plus
• 7+ years of experience in compliance experience, including at a global financial institution, asset manager or regulator
• Superior verbal and written communication, as well as analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience with Form ADV; a solid understanding of regulatory/self-regulatory agencies (e.g.,  SEC,  CFTC, NFA) and the requirements of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Securities Act of 1933 preferred
• Detail oriented; critical thinker, demonstrates thoroughness and strong ownership of work
• Entrepreneurial inclination; ability to work self-sufficiently and act as a project manager
• Highly motivated, proactive, results-oriented, able to multitask and prioritize in a fast moving, high pressure, constantly changing environment; strong sense of urgency
• Experience in working with different technology applications such as MS PowerPoint, Excel VBA Macros, Tableau, any other relevant data analytics tools preferred
• Good team player with a strong willingness to participate and help others
• Experience in a compliance position at a registered investment advisor preferred
• Broad product and financial services industry knowledge

The estimated base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $160,000, which is specific to New York and may change in the future. Millennium pays a total compensation package which includes a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. When finalizing an offer, we take into consideration an individual’s experience level and the qualifications they bring to the role to formulate a competitive total compensation package.