Opportunity Details
A banking institution in Midtown Manhattan is seeking a Compliance Counsel to join their dynamic Compliance and Legal team. Reporting directly to the COO, the Counsel will serve as the point person for corporate compliance matters, advising internal stakeholders on risk assessment, new product approval processes, compliance monitoring, and training. They will also spearhead the regulatory change management process, advise on conduct risk, review outside business activity requests, and manage the firm's corporate compliance program by implementing policies and procedures concerning various compliance areas.
The successful candidate must have a JD from a top US Law School, be admitted to the NY State Bar, and have 4-6 years of experience working at a law firm, in-house at a financial services institution, and/or regulatory agency. They should have experience with corporate compliance, advising on financial services compliance and regulations, writing policies and procedures, and counseling/advising business teams. This role offers a competitive base salary and bonus, providing an opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding environment within the financial services industry.