Chief Compliance Officer
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This position within RSS will serve as the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) for one of our multiple series trusts (MST) containing mutual funds and exchange traded funds. This position is responsible for :
- Maintaining the MST's compliance program, including the review and administration of compliance policies and procedures and the creation of new policies and procedures in response to newly issued regulatory guidance
- Compliance oversight of service providers to the MST, specifically numerous independent investment advisers, U.S. Bank Global Fund Services as Transfer Agent, Fund Administrator, and Fund Accountant, U.S. Bank as Custodian, and external parties such as Distributor(s) to the Funds
- Reviewing compliance programs and related documentation of the MST's service providers and conducting site visits (on-site or virtually) to observe the compliance programs in place at the MST's service providers
- Working closely with other MST Officers and actively participating in MST Board Meetings
- Overseeing, coaching, and providing feedback on the CCO Support Staff assigned to the MST
- Acting as the MST anti-money laundering (AML) Officer for their respective Trust
- Managing the MST's regulatory examinations
- Preparing and delivering the MSTs compliance reports, including the 38a-1 annual report
The MST CCO partners with the other MST CCOs and MST Officers in monitoring and addressing changes in the regulatory landscape and determining the impact of such changes to the MST. CCO Support Staff assist the MST CCO in their duties.
In addition, the MST CCO may prepare and participate in webinars / calls on regulatory or RSS updates to Fund Services' clients, work on departmental projects and other tasks as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experienceTen or more years of related experienceTwo or more years of managerial experiencePreferred Skills / Experience
Bachelor's degree in related field with master's degree / JD a plusTen or more years of experience in a compliance or financial industry related role, preferably in a CCO role or securities relatedPrior experience with compliance or operational aspects of ETFsStrong knowledge of federal securities regulations (1940 Act, Advisers Act, AML)Strong organization, analytical, managerial and project management skillsAbility to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneouslyEffective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, past Board reporting experience a plusProficient computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)Ability to work independently and effectively manage prioritiesTeam player who can adjust rapidly in response to critical business needsApproximately 15% travel requiredBenefits :
Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)Basic term and optional term life insuranceShort-term and long-term disabilityPregnancy disability and parental leave401(k) and employer-funded retirement planPaid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)Up to 11 paid holiday opportunitiesAdoption assistanceSick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by lawU.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.