Description

Our client is a leading global quantitative investment manager with a strong track record across systematic fixed income, macro, and relative‑value strategies. As part of the firm's continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Fixed Income Compliance Advisor to provide front‑office advisory coverage to their fixed income and rates trading businesses.

This is a highly visible role partnering closely with portfolio managers, traders, risk, and analytics teams in a fast‑paced, data‑driven investment environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary compliance advisor to fixed income and rates trading teams, providing real‑time guidance on regulatory, trading, and market‑structure matters
• Advise on systematic and quantitative strategies across products including rates, credit, sovereign debt, derivatives, and related instruments
• Support the design, enhancement, and oversight of pre‑ and post‑trade compliance controls, including rule calibration and surveillance logic
• Provide compliance input on new strategies, products, and market entry initiatives, ensuring regulatory considerations are embedded from inception
• Interpret and apply relevant regulations (e.g., SEC, CFTC, FINRA, global market conduct rules) within a quantitative trading framework
• Partner with technology, data, and compliance engineering teams to translate regulatory requirements into scalable, automated controls
• Draft, review, and maintain relevant policies, procedures, and governance documentation
• Contribute to regulatory examinations, inquiries, and ongoing supervisory engagement as needed
• Deliver targeted training and guidance to investment and trading professionals

Candidate Profile

• 7 - 10+ years of experience in front‑office compliance advisory, preferably within fixed income, rates, macro, or derivatives
• Prior experience in a quantitative or systematic trading environment (or strong familiarity with quantitatively driven strategies)
• Deep understanding of fixed income products and market structure, including derivatives and electronic trading models
• Proven ability to operate as a credible advisor to senior portfolio managers and traders
• Strong grasp of U.S. and global regulatory frameworks impacting fixed income markets
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical, commercial guidance
• Experience working closely with technologists or data teams is strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or JD a plus