Point72
Compliance Officer, Trading Compliance
Stamford, CT or New York, NY · Work style not stated
Apply on the employer’s site ↗See how well you match this job
You apply directly with the employer. ROLIVA does not submit applications from this page and is not the employer.
About the role
Description from the employer’s posting. Check the employer’s page for the current version.
- EmployerPoint72
- LocationStamford, CT or New York, NY
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employer posted
A Career with Point72's Compliance Team
The Point72 Compliance department is an industry-leading team of compliance professionals who support global investment and trading activities by establishing and enforcing the firm’s compliance policies, providing real-time advice, and conducting pre- and post-trade surveillance. Our team is essential to Point72’s success and we provide mentorship, a growth path, and the opportunity for a long-term career with us.
What you'll do
- Provide real-time compliance coverage for traders, providing clear, actionable guidance on trade approvals and trading conduct
- Support and enhance the trading compliance program for the firm’s trading desks, driving measurable improvements in controls and monitoring
- Manage cross-functional coordination with legal, risk, operations, finance, technology, and third-party vendors to implement and enhance compliance solutions
- Build and enhance pre-trade and post-trade surveillance processes, including tuning alerts and escalating significant issues
- Assist in advising on new trading strategies, products, and market access to ensure compliant go-to-market execution and risk mitigation
- Partner with trading operations and technology teams to develop and implement automated controls, reports, and dashboards
- Execute and manage trading-related compliance projects driven by regulatory change or internal initiatives from scoping through delivery
- Investigate trading exceptions and potential breaches, prepare concise findings and remediation plans, and present results to senior compliance leaders
- Develop and deliver targeted training and guidance for trading personnel to embed compliance-by-design practices
- Monitor market and regulatory developments that affect trading activities and translate them into clear internal policy and process updates
Show full description
What's required
- Minimum of 5 years of compliance experience within an investment manager, hedge fund, or broker-dealer with direct responsibility for trading compliance
- Demonstrated working knowledge of U.S. securities laws and regulations applicable to trading and market conduct
- Proven experience designing, operating, or materially enhancing pre-trade and post-trade surveillance programs
- Demonstrated experience working directly with traders, portfolio managers, and trading operations to provide timely compliance advice
- Proven ability to analyze trading activity and alert data
- Experience conducting compliance investigations and producing clear written summaries, escalation materials, and remediation plans
- Track record of leading cross-functional projects to implement policy, system, or process changes related to trading
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and explain technical topics clearly
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards
We take care of our people
We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:
- Fully-paid health care benefits
- Generous parental and family leave policies
- Volunteer opportunities
- Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of color and the LGBT+ community
- Mental and physical wellness programs
- Tuition assistance
- A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more
About Point72
Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry's brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people's long-term growth. For more information, visit https://point72.com/.
The annual base salary range for this role is $145,000-$175,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.
Check your resume against this job Free, no sign-up. Nothing you paste is stored.
Staying safe while you apply
- Never pay to apply, interview or accept an offer. ROLIVA never asks you for payment to apply to a job.
- Apply only through the official “Apply on the employer’s site” button, on the employer’s own site, and check that a recruiter’s email uses that employer’s own domain rather than a free email address.
- Be cautious of an offer made with no real interview, or pressure to decide quickly or share financial details early.
Does something look wrong with this listing? Use “Report broken link” in the role details, or read ROLIVA’s full job-safety guidance ↗.
Preparing for this role with ROLIVA
- Check the fit.
Compare the requirements with the experience you have confirmed, including gaps.
- Prepare honestly.
Build interview stories and application drafts from your own evidence.
- Keep track.
Save the role and record your own application status and follow-ups.
At a glance
- Employer posted
- Added to ROLIVA
- Last checked
Skills in this posting
Skills ROLIVA found in the employer’s own description above. A mention is not a requirement.