Origin Staffing · 2 weeks ago
Director of Compliance / Head of Compliance - Private Equity (CCO Track)
Greater Boston
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$225K/yr - $350K/yr
10+ years expOrigin Staffing is an established institutional middle-market private investment firm with a focus on private equity, private credit, and technology investing. They are seeking a Head of Compliance who will lead the compliance program, supervise the compliance function, and act as a senior compliance partner to business groups while ensuring adherence to regulatory developments and maintaining a robust compliance framework.
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Hiring Manager
Andrei Nikulin
Responsibilities
Own day-to-day leadership of the compliance program and supervise the compliance function, including team management and development
Act as the senior compliance partner to business groups—provide practical guidance, navigate gray areas, and deliver clear, well-reasoned responses where needed
Maintain final approval for marketing and investor communications, including fundraising materials and related disclosure governance
Lead preparation and maintenance of Form ADV and oversee Form PF filings and related private fund reporting obligations
Drive the annual compliance review process end-to-end, including documentation, findings, remediation planning, and program enhancements
Oversee the annual compliance program cycle (training, attestations, policy refreshes, annual compliance meetings) and ensure consistent execution across teams
Manage the compliance monitoring/testing program, including oversight of internal testing and externally performed testing
Coordinate targeted reviews, mock exams, and exam-readiness work with outside consultants; track remediation and evidence of closure
Oversee compliance systems and vendors, including ComplySci administration/governance, workflow effectiveness, and vendor management
Monitor and document investment allocation controls and related governance; partner with Investment/Operations to ensure controls are practical and well-documented
Support LP and counterparty diligence (DDQs, on-site/virtual diligence discussions, periodic program reviews) and ensure a consistent, high-quality external compliance narrative
Stay current on regulatory developments, exam trends, and enforcement priorities; translate changes into pragmatic updates to policies, procedures, and controls as the platform evolves (including potential future product complexity such as 40 Act / BDC considerations)
Qualification
Required
10–20+ years of progressively responsible investment adviser compliance experience within private funds and/or multi-strategy asset management (private equity and/or private credit strongly preferred)
Demonstrated ownership of a mature compliance program (or major components of it), including marketing review, conflicts, allocations, training, testing, vendor oversight, and exam readiness
Direct experience leading or materially owning Form ADV and Form PF processes; strong command of the adviser regulatory framework and private fund compliance expectations
Strong stakeholder management and EQ—credible with senior leadership and able to influence across functions; comfortable being the 'go-to' compliance advisor
Proven ability to operate hands-on in a lean environment while also setting direction, building infrastructure, and scaling a program over time
Experience managing compliance technology (e.g., ComplySci) and third-party vendors/consultants; able to improve workflows and increase program efficiency
Preferred
JD is beneficial but not required; candidates may come from in-house compliance leadership, private funds counsel/compliance counsel backgrounds, or regulator-to-industry paths
Benefits
~25% bonus target
Potential for longer-term upside through future co-invest and/or carry/investment participation
Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office / 2 remote
Flexible start timing to accommodate year-end bonus cycles where appropriate
Company
Origin Staffing
Origin Staffing provides recruiting services for the finance and accounting sectors.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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