Chief Risk Officer - Managing Director
iCapital · New York, New York, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $350,000 to $400,000 · Previously reposted
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days iCapital's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- Yes taken down and listed again at least once
- Salary listed
- Yes 76% of iCapital's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at iCapital
- high 211 stale, 5 reposted of 213 open
- Hiring momentum
- 272 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from iCapital's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for iCapital.
About this role
The Chief Risk Officer (CRO) will lead the newly established risk management structure at iCapital, integrating regulatory compliance, enterprise risk, and safety programs. This role involves overseeing global regulatory strategies, financial crime compliance, and enterprise risk management frameworks, while collaborating with executive leadership and the Board to ensure effective governance and risk oversight as the firm expands. The CRO will also mentor teams and promote a culture of risk awareness across the organization.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of iCapital as an employer.
What you need
- 15+ years of senior leadership experience in risk management, compliance, or governance within financial services, fintech, asset management, broker-dealer, or investment advisory environments
- Deep, hands-on experience with alternative investments, including regulatory treatment, product structure, and distribution considerations
- Demonstrated executive accountability for AML, KYC, sanctions, customer due diligence, financial crimes compliance, and broader regulatory compliance programs operating across multiple jurisdictions
- Proven ownership of regulatory compliance in highly regulated environments, including direct interaction with regulators and responsibility for examinations and audits
- Demonstrated success designing and operating enterprise risk management frameworks in complex, multi-jurisdictional organizations
- Strong knowledge of U.S. securities regulation (SEC, FINRA, Advisers Act, Investment Company Act), AML and financial crimes requirements (Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC), and familiar with international frameworks such as AIFMD and MiFID
Nice to have
- Professional certifications (FRM, CRCMP, CFA, CPA, CAMS) a plus
What you get
- Base salary range of $350,000 to $400,000
- Compensation package includes salary, equity for all full-time employees, and an annual performance bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package including employer matched retirement plan
- Generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental, vision, telemedicine, and virtual mental health counseling
- Parental leave
- Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
Worth weighing
- Newly created role may involve ambiguity in initial responsibilities and expectations
- High level of responsibility and accountability in a complex regulatory environment
- Requires deep expertise in alternative investments and regulatory compliance, which may limit candidates without this background
Summarised from iCapital's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by iCapital on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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