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.
- 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.
$1000 per day Corp to Corp.
Initial 6 months contract (with expectations to extend).