Chief Risk & Compliance Officer

Job TitleRegulatory Leadership & Compliance OversightJob DescriptionRegulatory Leadership & Compliance OversightDefine and manage a forward-looking compliance strategy across multiple jurisdictions

Oversee licensing, regulatory obligations, and adherence to evolving frameworks

Act as primary contact for supervisory bodies, including managing reviews, inspections, and enquiries

Establish and continuously enhance policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned to regulatory expectations

Provide subject-matter expertise across a broad range of investment products and structures

Enterprise Risk ManagementDesign and implement a firmwide risk management architecture, including governance, appetite setting, and reporting

Maintain a consistent approach to identifying, evaluating, and mitigating key risks

Develop scalable tools such as risk registers, self-assessments, and monitoring frameworks

Deliver clear insight to executive stakeholders on emerging risks and mitigation actions

Support governance forums and risk committees with structured reporting and recommendations

Controls, Assurance & Operational RiskStrengthen and oversee internal control environments across business functions

Partner with cross-functional leaders to embed robust controls within core processes

Lead assurance activities, including external audits and certification processes

Ensure appropriate oversight of technology, data governance, and information security risks

Drive continuous improvements in control effectiveness and operational integrity

Business Continuity & ResilienceEstablish and maintain resilience frameworks to ensure continuity of critical operations

Oversee incident management protocols, escalation pathways, and crisis response strategies

Coordinate regular testing and validation of recovery plans

Provide oversight of physical security and safety-related programmes where relevant

Leadership & CultureBuild, lead, and mentor distributed teams across risk and compliance disciplines

Foster a culture that balances commercial growth with disciplined risk awareness

Collaborate closely with legal, finance, technology, and commercial teams

Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and governance bodies

Promote transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organisationMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful ApplicantExtensive leadership experience within risk, compliance, or governance in regulated financial environments

Strong understanding of complex regulatory regimes and multi-regional operations

Proven ability to design and scale enterprise risk frameworks

Experience engaging directly with regulators and managing formal reviews or audits

Solid grasp of investment-related products and associated regulatory considerations

Credible communicator, capable of influencing senior stakeholders and Board-level audiences

Track record of building and leading high-performing teams in evolving organisations

QualificationsDegree required; advanced qualification (e.g., JD, MBA) preferred

Relevant certifications in risk, compliance, or finance advantageous

What's on OfferCompetitive annual salary ranging from $300,000 - $400,000.Contact Lauren Van Manen Quote job ref JN-072026-7061247Job SummarySector: Banking & Financial ServicesSub Sector: Risk ManagementIndustry: Financial ServicesLocation: New YorkContract Type: PermanentConsultant Name: Lauren Van ManenJob Reference: JN-072026-7061247