Unknown Company

Director, 1940 Act Compliance

new york, ny • Posted 2 weeks ago
Onsite Full Time Management & Operations

My client, a leading asset management firm based in Midtown is looking for a Director, 1940 Act / 33 Act Compliance professional. This person will be responsible for overseeing the compliance framework for registered investment products, including mutual funds, ETFs, closed-end funds, and other Securities Act registered offerings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and enhance the compliance program for 1940 Act and 33 Act products, including policies, procedures, controls, and testing.
  • Advise on new fund launches, product changes, and regulatory filings, including ETFs and other registered products.
  • Partner with portfolio management, trading, capital markets, operations, and fund administration on day-to-day compliance matters.
  • Oversee review of marketing, disclosure, shareholder communications, and fund documentation for compliance issues.
  • Monitor regulatory developments and translate them into practical policies, controls, and training.
  • Support board materials, compliance reporting, and annual program reviews where applicable.
  • Identify and elevate compliance risks, remediation items, and control gaps.
  • Coordinate with internal and external counsel, auditors, administrators, and regulators as needed.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; JD, MBA, or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
  • 8–12+ years of compliance, legal, regulatory, or operational experience in asset management or financial services.
  • Strong knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Securities Act of 1933.

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Director, 1940 Act Compliance in new york at Unknown Company

This position is listed as full time and onsite.

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