Global Head of Wealth Management Compliance

Location: Chicago, IL, United States

Salary: $171,700–$300,500 USD base pay, with a discretionary bonus that may include an equity component.

Company

hirify.global is a Fortune 500 financial institution providing wealth management and other financial services to individuals, families, and institutions.

What you will do

• Develop and execute the compliance strategy for the global wealth management business in partnership with the Global Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer.
• Lead and enhance the end-to-end Wealth Compliance Program, including regulatory compliance, conduct risk, AML, sanctions, monitoring, testing, and quality assurance.
• Advise senior leaders and product teams on regulatory change, new products, digital wealth solutions, client onboarding, and emerging compliance risks.
• Serve as the primary compliance contact for regulators and lead regulatory examinations, inquiries, remediation, and reporting activities.
• Integrate Wealth Compliance with the enterprise risk management framework and support governance across global, regional, and legal entity forums.
• Lead, develop, and resource a globally distributed team of Compliance Officers, including succession planning and professional development.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive compliance experience.
• Deep knowledge of global wealth and investment management regulatory frameworks, including SEC, FRB, FCA, PRA, and MAS requirements.
• Strong understanding of compliance risk management, conduct risk, financial crimes compliance, AML/CTF, sanctions, suitability, best-interest duties, cross-border marketing, data privacy, and consumer protection.
• Experience influencing regulators, boards, executive leadership, and senior business stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, judgement, communication, and leadership presence.
• Bachelor’s degree required; JD, MBA, CAMS, or other advanced qualifications preferred.

Nice to have

• Experience with investment products such as funds, structured products, discretionary portfolios, alternatives, and ESG offerings.
• Advanced qualifications such as JD, MBA, or CAMS.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible and collaborative work culture with accessible senior leadership.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) and pension plans.
• Medical, dental, vision, spending account, disability, life, and accident insurance benefits.
• Paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, and additional well-being benefits.
• Opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and participation in an inclusive workplace.