Legal & Compliance Operations Manager

Teza Technologies•Austin, TX

About The Position

Teza is a quantitative investment management firm combining scientific research, advanced technology, and systematic trading. Its international team works across multiple markets and asset classes in an analytical, collaborative environment that values intellectual curiosity, individual ownership, and attention to detail. The Legal & Compliance Operations Manager supports senior leadership and coordinates the firm's legal, compliance, and corporate governance activities. This hands-on role combines executive support with responsibility for administrative and operational processes. The position works closely with the CRO, CCO, and COO to manage regulatory obligations, legal matters, governance documentation, and executive priorities efficiently and reliably. The role is based in Austin, Texas, preferably, or London, UK. The position offers close collaboration with senior leadership at an international quantitative investment firm, exposure to legal, compliance, corporate governance, and risk management activities, meaningful responsibility, direct access to senior decision-makers, and the opportunity to improve critical organizational processes.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in executive support, legal administration, compliance operations, corporate governance, or a related field.
Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional correspondence and executive materials.
Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and follow through without constant supervision.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and modern productivity tools.
Reliability, judgment, and a strong sense of ownership.
Ability to anticipate needs, organize complex processes, and work directly with senior executives and external professionals.
Effective and efficient communication, accuracy, responsiveness, and consistently high-quality work.
Resourcefulness, intellectual curiosity, and comfort working in a fast-paced, analytical environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial services, investment management, law firms, or professional services is strongly preferred.
A law degree (JD, LLB, or equivalent) is a plus.
Interest in using technology and AI to improve workflows is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary administrative point of contact for external legal counsel and corporate service providers.
Coordinate corporate governance activities across the firm's entities and jurisdictions, including board meetings, resolutions, corporate records, and required documentation.
Manage administrative aspects of legal matters, including contract tracking, renewals, execution, and document management.
Track legal and corporate deadlines and coordinate follow-ups with internal teams and external advisers.
Maintain and coordinate the firm's compliance calendar, including regulatory filing deadlines, recurring obligations, and internal reviews.
Organize and collect documentation required for regulatory filings, compliance reviews, audits, and examinations.
Coordinate with external compliance advisers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion of compliance-related tasks.
Maintain accurate compliance records, policies, certifications, and supporting documentation.
Identify opportunities to streamline and automate recurring compliance processes.
Coordinate Risk Committee meetings, including scheduling, agendas, materials, minutes, and follow-up actions.
Assist the CRO with preparing and organizing risk reports, presentations, and management materials.
Track action items and ensure appropriate documentation of risk governance activities.
Provide executive and administrative support to the CRO, CCO, and COO, including calendar management, meeting coordination, correspondence, and preparation of materials.
Manage competing priorities, anticipate deadlines, and proactively follow up on outstanding matters.
Coordinate communication between senior leadership, internal teams, and external advisers.
Maintain organized systems for tracking responsibilities, documentation, and key deliverables.