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Consulting Director at Cardea Group

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Job Description

Our client, a dynamic and growing regulatory consulting firm, is seeking an experienced and strategic compliance professional to join their New York Regulatory Consulting team. This Consulting Director will play a critical role in advising clients across investment management, ensuring compliance with SEC and NFA regulatory requirements.Key Points:

  • This newly created position is open due to the firm's continued expansion and increased client demand.
  • Team is collaborative, high-performing, and committed to delivering high-touch, high-value service.
  • Firm has a strong industry reputation and operates across both New York and London, offering global exposure.
  • Opportunity to join their growing NYC office on a hybrid schedule (2 days in the office per week) and make an impact.Responsibilities:
    • Act as the lead compliance resource for retained client relationships.
    • Partner with the Managing Director to drive business development and sales efforts.
    • Provide strategic compliance advice and solutions for complex multi-regulator issues.
    • Draft and implement client policies and procedures.
    • Lead client registration projects for the SEC and CFTC/NFA.
    • Oversee the drafting and review of regulatory filings, including Form ADV, Form PF, CPO-PQR, and CTA-PR.
    • Conduct SEC mock audits and annual compliance reviews.
    • Develop and maintain technical resources and training content.
    • Contribute to firm-wide initiatives and collaborate with the London team on cross-jurisdictional matters.Qualifications:
      • 8-10+ years of experience in compliance consulting, asset management, or regulatory work, with a focus on private funds (hedge, private equity, real estate, etc.).
      • Deep knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and regulations relevant to investment advisers.
      • Working understanding of NFA rules and CFTC regulations applicable to investment managers.
      • Proven ability to manage client and project budgets effectively.
      • Excellent communication skills and a client-centric approach.
      • Undergraduate degree or higher.Compensation Expectations:$190-200K base salary + bonus

Typical senior pay: $131k for Producers and Directors nationally

National salary averages
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$131k
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$43k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $199k

Top performers earn significantly more—skill and negotiation matter.

Senior roles pay 119% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

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Mobility
Good mobility

Who this leverage applies to

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Weaker for: Generalists

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Expertise pays off

Limited new roles, but specialists earn significantly more.

+5%
10yr growth
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024