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 and the design, oversight, and effectiveness of the firm’s global AML, KYC, sanctions, anti-financial crime, and customer due diligence framework.
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, financial crime risk management capabilities, and regulatory credibility as the business scales globally.
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.
As a senior leader at the firm, the CRO will help shape firm strategy, influence key business decisions, and provide independent challenge and oversight across all risk domains. The CRO will serve as the principal risk advisor to senior management and the Board, ensuring that risk, compliance, AML/KYC, financial crime, resilience, and governance considerations are embedded into strategic planning, product development, acquisitions, and geographic expansion initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Regulatory & Compliance Oversight and Execution
- 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.
- Alternatives & Structured Products: Provide leadership on regulatory requirements governing alternative investments, structured investments, annuities, and registered and private fund vehicles.
- Licensing & Registrations: Oversee regulatory registrations, licensing, exemptions, and ongoing obligations with regulators including the SEC, FINRA, and international authorities.
- Policies & Controls: Ensure the development and maintenance of scalable policies, procedures, training, and controls aligned with regulatory requirements and business strategy.
- Regulatory Engagement: Serve as the senior executive representative for regulatory examinations, audits, and inquiries, maintaining strong, credible relationships with regulators and external advisors.
- Financial Crime, AML & KYC Leadership: Ensure the design and effectiveness of controls for identifying, assessing, mitigating, and reporting money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions, fraud, and other financial crime risks.
Enterprise Risk & Governance Leadership
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM): Design, evolve, and execute iCapital’s enterprise risk management framework, including risk appetite, governance, assessment, and reporting across all business lines and geographies.
- Risk Governance: Provide oversight through established governance forums, including the Board‑level Audit & Risk Management Committee, Corporate Risk Management Committee, and operational risk working groups.
- Risk Assessment & Monitoring: Maintain and enhance the enterprise risk register, integrating Risk Control Self‑Assessments (RCSAs), risk appetite metrics, and issue management into a consistent, scalable framework.
- Executive & Board Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for senior management and the Board on risk‑related matters, delivering clear, actionable insights and recommendations.
Risk Controls, Assurance & Audits
- Controls Framework: Partner with Finance, Technology, Legal, and Operations to strengthen internal controls, including IT General Controls (ITGCs), ICFR, and operational controls.
- SOC 2 & Assurance: Oversee SOC 2 audits across business lines, managing auditor relationships, evidence collection, remediation, and ongoing control maturity.
- Technology & Data Risk: Collaborate with Technology and Security teams to manage platform, data protection, and information security risk in a technology‑enabled business model.
Safety, Resilience & Incident Management
- Business & Technology Resilience: Ensure the firm’s ability to continue delivering critical services through disruption by maintaining approved business continuity and disaster recovery plans, validated through regular testing.
- Incident Management: Oversee a centralized enterprise incident management framework, including escalation protocols, response playbooks, and crisis communications.
- Life Safety & Physical Security: Provide oversight of physical security, life safety, and emergency preparedness programs across offices, travel, and firm‑sponsored events.
Leadership & Team Development
- People Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop global teams across risk management and compliance functions, fostering a culture of accountability, partnership, and continuous improvement.
- Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Finance, Legal, Technology, Product, and Business leaders to embed risk awareness into decision‑making while enabling growth and innovation.
- Culture of Risk Awareness: Promote a strong risk and compliance culture that balances commercial objectives with disciplined governance.
Qualifications:
- 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
- Credible, confident leader with the judgment and independence to challenge constructively and advise senior leadership and the Board
- Able to translate complex regulatory and risk concepts into practical, scalable solutions aligned with business strategy
- Proven track record building and leading large, global teams and influencing outcomes across complex matrixed organizations.
- Strong executive presence, strategic mindset, and demonstrated ability to balance risk management objectives with commercial growth priorities.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (JD, MBA, or equivalent) strongly preferred. Professional certifications (FRM, CRCMP, CFA, CPA, CAMS) a plus
Benefits:
The base salary range for this role is $350,000 to $400,000. iCapital offers a compensation package which includes salary, equity for all full-time employees, and an annual performance bonus. Employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes an employer matched retirement plan, generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental, vision, telemedicine, and virtual mental health counseling, parental leave, and unlimited paid time off (PTO).
We believe the best ideas and innovation happen when we are together. Employees in this role will work in the office Monday-Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday.
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