Chief Risk & Compliance Officer

The Chief Risk & Compliance Officer will build and lead a unified risk and compliance capability. This position represents a critical leadership hire, responsible for developing a cohesive framework spanning regulatory compliance, enterprise risk, governance, and operational resilience. The role blends advisory and execution, requiring strong judgement, regulatory expertise, and the ability to scale systems and teams in a dynamic environment. Client Details Alternative investment platform based in Midtown. Description Regulatory Leadership & Compliance Oversight Define 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 Management Design 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 Risk Strengthen 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 & Resilience Establish 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 & Culture Build, 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 organisation Profile Extensive 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 Qualifications Degree required; advanced qualification (e.g., JD, MBA) preferred Relevant certifications in risk, compliance, or finance advantageous Job Offer Competitive annual salary ranging from $300,000 - $400,000. MPI 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.