CFTC Senior Regulatory Reporting Expert

We are seeking an experienced CFTC Regulatory Reporting Expert to join a high-performing team within a leading hedge fund in New York City. This is an initial six-month contract but with expectations to extend. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of CFTC regulations and commodities transaction reporting, coupled with a strong ability to drive outcomes independently while working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring compliance with CFTC requirements, managing regulatory change initiatives, and driving strategic outcomes to enhance the firm’s reporting processes.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert (SME) on CFTC regulatory reporting requirements, with a strong focus on commodities transaction reporting.

• Lead the end-to-end regulatory change process, including requirements gathering, strategic planning, and implementation.

• Collaborate with internal teams across operations, compliance, legal, and IT to ensure seamless adherence to regulatory standards.

• Monitor CFTC regulatory changes and assess their impact on reporting obligations.

• Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports to CFTC and other regulatory bodies.

• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to enhance reporting processes and data quality.

• Conduct detailed data analysis and oversee reporting efficiency improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; advanced degrees preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in regulatory reporting, with significant exposure to commodities markets and CFTC compliance.
• Proven expertise in CFTC regulations, particularly related to derivatives, swaps, and commodities transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead regulatory reporting initiatives in a high-pressure, dynamic environment.
• Program management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities and oversee complex remediation projects.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to write business requirements and manage data controls.
• Confidence in data manipulation and analysis, with knowledge of SQL being a plus.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive, outcome-driven approach.
• Prior experience in top-tier financial institutions, consultancies, or regulatory bodies is highly desirable.

Benefits

$1000 per day Corp to Corp.

Initial 6 months contract (with expectations to extend).