Associate​/Manager; Derivatives

Job Title: Associate/Manager (focus area: CFTC & derivatives)

Job Type: Full Time (in office 5 days/week)

Location: New York or Washington, D.C.

Patomak Global Partners, LLC is a leading financial sector consulting firm that applies the insights of senior‑level industry experts to advise clients on complex and cutting‑edge strategy and compliance and risk management challenges.

Patomak is looking for a mid‑level professional at the Associate/Manager level to work on compliance and regulatory issues confronting clients, particularly swap dealers, broker‑dealers, asset managers, banks, exchanges, and other financial services firms, such as fintech companies. Issues handled by this position involve cryptocurrencies, swaps, and investment products. The ideal candidate has relevant CFTC or NFA experience, knowledge of rules and regulations that are applicable to designated contract markets or futures commission merchants, and/or experience with financial firm regulatory examinations, investigations, and enforcement.

What’s Great:

• Exceptional compensation and excellent work culture.
• Growing, profitable company and great benefits.
• Broad exposure and learning opportunities.
• Professional team of coworkers who are experts in their specialties.

Overview of

Job Duties:

• Assess clients’ compliance programs against rules, regulations, and supervisory expectations.
• Conduct testing to determine control effectiveness.
• Design and implement enhanced internal controls framework.
• Review clients’ governance framework, operations, and trade and communication surveillance systems.
• Draft and deliver written reports and agreed‑upon deliverables to the client.
• Track industry developments, trends, and new and amended CFTC rules and regulations.
• Draft thought leadership on cutting‑edge regulatory developments and financial market events in conjunction with the leading experts in the field.
• Closely collaborate with Directors, Senior Directors, and Managing Directors on business development and project execution.

Skills and Desired

Qualifications:

• Experience working with teams focused on identifying or overcoming compliance challenges facing leading financial companies.
• Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, meet deadlines, and deliver a quality product.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced individual and small team environment.
• Ability to establish, maintain, and grow effective working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Highly motivated and goal‑oriented; proactive in one's own education and career progression; shows initiative.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem‑solving skills.
• “All‑hands‑on‑deck” mentality befitting a collaborative work environment.
• Ability to quickly get up to speed on new topics, regulatory priorities, and rules and regulations.
• Adaptable to new job duties and client demand.
• Positive attitude and desire to learn.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred but not required.
• 3‑8 years of derivatives market risk management or compliance experience in the private sector (e.g., consulting firm, law firm, financial firm) and/or at a financial regulator (e.g., CFTC, NFA).
• Experience with banking regulations, particularly capital and risk management rules, is a plus.

Salary Range:

$100,000-$225,000

Salary will be commensurate with experience, and employee will be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on individual performance and firm performance.

If interested, please fill out the form below.

Patomak Global Partners, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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