CFTC Regulatory Reporting Project Manager

We are keen to speak with a CFTC Regulatory Reporting Project Manager to join our team on an initial 6-month contract with a hedge fund based in New York City. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of CFTC regulations and extensive experience in regulatory reporting within the hedge fund industry. You will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with CFTC requirements and enhancing the firm's reporting processes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of CFTC Trade reporting strategies.
• Apply compliance expertise in regulatory reporting (especially OTC derivatives), control room operations, retroactive initiatives, and compliance surveillance.
• Manage and deliver enterprise programs, balancing multiple projects and tight deadlines with oversight of team members and remediation work where needed.
• Conduct data analysis to extract insights, manipulate, and understand data effectively; knowledge of SQL (desirable)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and reporting efficiency.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports to CFTC and other regulatory bodies.
• Analyse and interpret CFTC regulations to provide guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on reporting obligations.
• Provide training and support to staff on CFTC reporting requirements and best practices.
• Prepare and present reports to senior management on compliance status and initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in regulatory/Trade reporting within the hedge fund or financial services sector.
• Strong understanding of CFTC regulations, particularly related to derivatives and swaps.
• Deep knowledge of Trade reporting.
• Program management experience with demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and execute remediation projects.
• Proven analytical skills and attention to detail. Ability to write business requirements, manage data and data controls.
• Competency in data analysis, with confidence in data manipulation and insight extraction.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Salary/rate to be discussed.

initial 6 month contract which is expected to be extended.