Chief Risk Officer - Managing Director
iCapitalAbout the role
<p>The Chief Risk Officer (CRO) is a newly created role, as we establish a formal second line of defense, bringing Regulatory & Compliance, Enterprise Risk & Governance and Safety, Resilience & Incident Management together under one risk structure. The successful candidate will be a key member of iCapital’s Performance and Risk Management team, accountable for the enterprise-wide risk management, regulatory compliance, and safety and resilience programs of the firm. This leader will oversee the integration of regulatory and compliance functions with a comprehensive enterprise risk management framework, ensuring iCapital continues to operate with strong governance, disciplined risk oversight, and regulatory credibility as the business scales globally.</p> <p>Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the CRO will partner closely with executive leadership, the Board, and Board‑level Audit & Risk Management Committee to proactively identify, assess, and manage risk across iCapital’s global platform. This role is critical to iCapital’s continued growth, requiring a seasoned executive with deep expertise in alternative investments, complex regulatory environments, and enterprise risk management.</p> <p>The CRO will oversee the administrative and strategic activities of the teams responsible for regulatory compliance, risk management, controls, and resilience, while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <p><strong>Regulatory & Compliance Oversight and Execution</strong></p> <ul> <li>Global Regulatory Strategy: Oversee regulatory compliance across iCapital’s global footprint, including U.S., Canada, UK, Europe, and APAC jurisdictions, and support expansion into new regulated markets.</li> <li>Alternatives & Structured Products: Provide leadership on regulatory requirements governing alternative investments, structured investments, annuities, and registered and private fund vehicles.</li> <li>Licensing & Registrations: Oversee regulatory registrations, licensing, exemptions, and ongoing obligations with regulators including the SEC, FINRA, and international authorities.</li> <li>Policies & Controls: Ensure the development and maintenance of scalable policies, procedures, training, and controls aligned with regulatory requirements and business strategy.</li> <li>Regulatory Engagement: Lead regulatory examinations, audits, and inquiries, maintaining strong, credible relationships with regulators and external advisors.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Enterprise Risk & Governance Leadership</strong></p> <ul> <li>Enterprise Risk Management (ERM): Design, evolve, and execute iCapital’s enterprise risk management framework, including ri
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