Senior Compliance Officer - Quantitative Trading

Position Details

•     Provide ongoing compliance support to WorldQuant Millennium Advisors (“WMA”)

• Conduct ongoing WMA compliance reviews
• Assist with transitional and structuring matters related to the expansion of WMA
• Assist with the launches of new WMA funds and separately managed accounts (“SMAs”)
• Monitor regulatory changes, updates and industry-wide compliance initiatives
• Assist with regulatory examinations, inquiries, investigations and projects, as necessary
• Assist with drafting and amending compliance related policies and procedures
• Prepare and conduct compliance trainings

Qualifications/Skills Required

• 10+ years of experience
• Experience at a regulatory authority, bank/broker or buy-side firm
• Investment Management Compliance experience, inclusive of addressing regulatory items related to SMAs and Funds
• Experience with addressing algorithmic/systematic trading matters is preferred, with an understanding of model-based trading and investment/execution algorithms
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, Economics or similar with a strong academic record is preferred
• An understanding of global financial markets, including market structure, is preferred 
• Strong analytical / conceptual problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Strong sense of ownership and personal responsibility
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage deadlines while successfully completing assignments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to coordinate efforts and projects across teams and departments
• Ability to create presentation materials for senior management
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
• Good team player with a strong willingness to participate and help others