Director of Operations and U.S. Compliance Officer

About the role

Improve and maintain the coverage and capability of the US Compliance function. Design, maintain, and implement a Compliance Monitoring Plan for the company's US Regulatory Framework. Improve the monitoring suite, assess resourcing requirements, and provide analysis to Senior Management. Ensure the US-based businesses meet their ongoing reporting and submission requirements. Ensure coverage for all relevant areas and develop the knowledge and progress of the US-based Compliance team. Ensure that risk-based monitoring is performed at the appropriate standard and improvements are standardized for use in other regions. Provide regulatory support and advice on trading activities. Manage and assist with ad hoc or structured requests for information or analysis from the business. Detail and document the advice provided. Ensure that policies and procedures remain fit for purpose and are implemented in practice. Provide regulatory training. Develop processes for compliance workflows across the Compliance team. Manage US-based compliance staff. Manage Chicago office employee engagement and budgets. Ensure functional workflows are coordinated and executed. Perform resource planning and new joiner integration. Foster an effective and collaborative environment, promoting company values and adherence to policies and procedures. Coordinate the efforts of functional teams to ensure adequate coverage and meet regulatory and other filing requirements. Set policy for the Chicago operation. Manage relationships with third party banks and exchanges. Participate in Local Management Board. Oversee strategic business planning and implementation. Salary: $200,000 - $245,000 per annum.