Chief Compliance Officer

Crabel Capital Management, LLC•Milwaukee, WI

22h•$150,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) is responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of the firm’s compliance program across both its SEC and CFTC/NFA regulatory obligations. The CCO advises senior management on regulatory matters and fosters a strong culture of compliance throughout the organization. This role reports directly to senior management and has regular interaction with the firm’s principals, operations, trading, and legal functions.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of compliance experience in the asset management industry, with substantial hands-on experience under both the CFTC/NFA and SEC regulatory regimes.
Prior experience as a CCO, deputy CCO, or senior compliance officer at a registered investment adviser and/or CPO/CTA.
Deep working knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act, Commodity Exchange Act, CFTC regulations, and NFA rules.
Direct experience managing SEC, CFTC, and/or NFA examinations and regulatory inquiries.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to communicate regulatory requirements clearly to trading, technology, and business personnel.

Nice To Haves

A hands-on willingness to participate at all levels and get the job done.
Strong team player with a loyal cooperative spirit.
Able to adapt to frequent changes in the business operating environment.
High level of integrity and the capacity to work under tight deadlines with a strong results orientation.
Self-starter with ability to handle multiple priorities.
Demonstrated analytical skills and a commitment to high quality, detailed work.

Responsibilities

Own and administer the firm’s compliance program, including annual review and testing under Advisers Act Rule 206(4)-7 and the NFA self-examination questionnaire.
Manage all SEC regulatory filings and obligations, including Form ADV, Form PF, Form 13F/13H, Section 16 and 13D/G monitoring, and compliance with the Marketing Rule (206(4)-1).
Manage all CFTC/NFA obligations, including CPO-PQR, CTA-PR, disclosure documents, exemption filings, bylaw 1101 diligence, and NFA registration and principal/AP licensing matters.
Maintain and enforce the Code of Ethics, including personal trading, gifts and entertainment, outside business activities, and political contributions.
Oversee trade surveillance and market conduct monitoring across futures and FX, including position limits, large trader reporting, and exchange/SEF rule compliance.
Serve as primary point of contact for regulatory examinations, inquiries, and audits by the SEC, CFTC, and NFA; manage responses and remediation.
Administer the firm’s AML/KYC program and sanctions (OFAC) screening in coordination with investor relations and fund administrators.
Review marketing materials, investor communications, due diligence questionnaires, and offering documents for regulatory compliance.
Monitor regulatory developments in both regimes; assess impact and update policies, procedures, and controls accordingly.
Deliver firm-wide compliance training and annual certifications; advise employees on compliance questions.
Oversee compliance aspects of counterparty, vendor, and service-provider relationships, including FCMs, prime brokers, and administrators.
Report regularly to senior management on the state of the compliance program, material risks, violations, and remediation.