Deputy Chief Compliance Officer
Sydney, Nsw, Au
Managed the compliance department of an investment advisory firm with approximately $180 billion in assets under management across all asset classes. The firm’s clients include mutual funds, institutions, private funds and UCITS.Compliance Leadership•Led team of compliance professionals responsible for all compliance functions, including portfolio guidelines, distribution, Code of Ethics, regulatory filings and surveillance•Managed the compliance programs for advisers, mutual fund families, UCITS and broker-dealer•Oversaw completion of annual compliance reviews for each entity, including testing methodologies, documentation and reporting•Improved department operations by restructuring workflows•Led implementation of Charles River system•Led revision of Code of Ethics, including new trade review system, training and governance committeeBusiness and Client Support•Organized service provider oversight committee, reviewing onboarding and evaluating cybersecurity controls•Provided guidance to business on enhancing fund intermediary oversight•Improved review of advertising, including adding KPIs•Participated in investment review, derivatives and product committees •Advised all areas of firm on compliance matters•Worked across international corporate enterpriseFund Compliance Oversight•Served as CCO of Optimum Fund Trust and of the adviser and promoter for Macquarie Collective Funds, a UCITS fund group•Maintained relationship with Board of Trustees by preparing reports, presenting at each meeting and initiating interim communications•Led firm’s subadviser oversight program for a manager-of-managers fund platform; conducted initial and ongoing due diligence, developed risk rating tool and reporting structure to Funds’ BoardIndustry Leadership•Demonstrated industry presence through active service on ICI Chief Compliance Officer, Operations, Operations Conference Planning and Transfer Agent Advisory Committees