Compliance Director

We're looking for a Compliance Director to own a major pillar of Altruist's compliance program, leading a team of two compliance associates and partnering directly with the Head of Compliance. The role requires hands-on experience in compliance, leadership, and strategic planning, with a focus on marketing compliance, third-party RIA regulatory requests, and employee compliance.

Requirements

• 10+ years of hands-on compliance experience at a broker-dealer and/or investment adviser
• 3+ years leading and developing teams
• Investment adviser compliance experience strongly preferred
• Prior experience in a fintech or high-growth financial services environment strongly preferred
• Direct experience owning at least two of: marketing compliance, third-party RIA regulatory requests, or employee compliance
• Regulatory expertise: deep knowledge of FINRA and SEC rules
• Regulator-facing experience: track record as a lead point of contact with regulators
• Strategic leadership: sets multi-quarter direction and anticipates second-order effects of regulatory and product change
• People leadership: hires strong talent and develops associates toward the next level
• Executive presence: trusted partner to VPs and C-suite

Benefits

• Competitive pay and equity for eligible positions
• Premium healthcare, dental, and vision insurance plans (HMO and PPO)
• 401k savings plan with a 4% match and immediate vesting
• 16 week paid parental leave after one year of employment
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Company perks program
• Financial guidance program
• One month work from anywhere policy (with the exception of a few countries)