Deputy Chief Compliance Officer

Senior Compliance Officer/Deputy Chief Compliance Officer:

Note: This role is based full‑time in San Diego. The firm offers relocation assistance for candidates moving to the area.

About the Opportunity

Our client is a private equity firm specializing in investments across energy, infrastructure, and industrial markets. Backed by significant institutional capital, the firm has built a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where compliance is viewed as a strategic partner to the business. As the platform continues to grow, the firm is seeking a senior compliance professional to serve as #2 to the GC/CCO with a direct path to take on the CCO role.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior management in the oversight and enhancement of the firm's comprehensive compliance program.
• Lead ongoing monitoring, testing, and risk assessment initiatives across the organization.
• Advise investment professionals, operating partners, investor relations, finance, and operations teams on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Oversee compliance policies, procedures, and controls to ensure alignment with evolving regulatory requirements and business objectives.
• Manage regulatory filings, reporting obligations, and examination readiness.
• Review and approve marketing materials, fundraising documents, investor communications, and public‑facing content.
• Lead employee compliance initiatives, including code of ethics administration, personal trading reviews, certifications, and training programs.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting private fund managers and assess potential business impact.
• Support compliance aspects of fundraising activities, new product launches, strategic initiatives, and vendor oversight.
• Prepare materials and reporting for senior management and governance committees.
• Serve as a key contributor to the long‑term strategic development of the compliance function.

Qualifications

• 7-12+ years of compliance, legal, regulatory, or risk experience within private equity or private credit.
• Strong knowledge of SEC investment adviser regulations and private fund compliance requirements.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders and partnering across investment, finance, operations, and investor‑facing teams.
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands‑on in a lean, collaborative environment.
• Strong judgment, discretion, communication skills, and executive presence.
• Bachelor's degree required; JD preferred.