Vice President, Attorney, Regulatory Compliance

Cohen & Steers•New York, NY

50d•$200,000 - $275,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role supports the Global Chief Compliance Officer & Associate General Counsel (“Global CCO”) in all aspects of the design, execution, and operation of Cohen & Steers’ global compliance program and will report directly to the Global CCO. The role requires a strong attorney with prior large asset manager in‑house experience and significant exposure to both registered and unregistered funds. The individual will drive compliance execution, provide day‑to‑day regulatory and policy support and act as a strategic contributor and trusted advisor across Legal & Compliance, as well as the broader business. The successful candidate will be collaborative, solutions‑oriented and exercise sound judgment. This individual will be required to assist in decision-making across all aspects of the program instilling confidence and sound decision-making. Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.

Requirements

J.D. required
Minimum of 6–8 years of legal and regulatory experience
Minimum 3–4 years at a large law firm (investment management / regulatory practice strongly preferred)
Minimum 3–4 years in‑house at a large asset manager
Experience managing a broad compliance team with a strong understanding of both regulatory and trading or guideline compliance
Direct experience working on both registered (’40 Act funds, ETFs, RIAs) and unregistered products (private funds, SMAs, other pooled vehicles)
Strong working knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and Investment Company Act of 1940; familiarity with related regulatory frameworks (e.g., NFA, FINRA, AML)
Maintains or is willing to obtain relevant FINRA Series licenses including the SIE, Series 7 and Series 24
Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment, manage competing priorities, and escalate appropriately
Highly collaborative with strong emotional intelligence and the ability to educate, influence, and build credibility across functions
Clear, concise communicator with strong writing skills and the ability to explain complex issues without over‑lawyering
Strong organizational and project‑management skills
Demonstrates inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspectives

Nice To Haves

Commitment to teamwork, mentorship, and development of others
Ability to balance advocacy of business needs and priorities with protection of firm interests
Ability to lead a broad, diverse group of personnel
Sound judgment and respect for governance and decision‑making structure
High intellectual curiosity and strong regulatory instincts
Calm, professional presence with the ability to operate effectively in gray areas

Responsibilities

Support the Global CCO in overseeing the firm’s global compliance program across registered and unregistered investment vehicles, including U.S. and non‑U.S. advisory activities
Partner closely with Legal on regulatory developments, rulemaking, interpretive issues, and policy implications
Directly shape and support new initiatives and key strategic priorities, as both partner and advisor to the business
Translate regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance and oversee related implementation
Serve as a mentor and educator within the Compliance team, promoting thoughtful judgment, professionalism, career growth and continuous learning
Assist with day‑to‑day compliance matters for investment advisers, registered funds, private funds, and other investment structures
Provide practical, well‑reasoned guidance to business stakeholders on compliance obligations while appropriately escalating material issues to the Global CCO
Assist in identifying compliance risks, control gaps, and emerging regulatory issues, and help develop mitigation strategies under the direction of the Global CCO
Participate in enterprise risk management, internal audit, and related governance forums as appropriate
Assist with drafting, reviewing, and updating compliance policies and procedures
Help design and deliver compliance training and education, including firm‑wide training initiatives and targeted sessions for specific business areas
Support compliance testing and monitoring programs, including under Advisers Act Rule 206(4)-7, Investment Company Act Rule 38a‑1, and analogous requirements
Assist in the preparation for and management of regulatory examinations, inquiries, and requests for information, including engagement with outside regulators
Help oversee regulatory filings and ongoing disclosures, in coordination with Legal and Compliance colleagues
Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders including Portfolio Management, Distribution, Marketing, Operations, Technology, and Risk
Contribute to operational improvements, process enhancements, and consistency across the compliance function