Head of Regulatory Compliance

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Position Summary

The Head of Regulatory Compliance is directly accountable for regulatory compliance matters the preparation and filing of regulatory filings and for the oversight of the compliance review and approvals of marketing materials and external communications under firm policies and applicable regulatory regulations for Harris Associates L.P. (SEC registered investment adviser) and for Harris Associates Securities L.P. (limited purpose brokerdealer). This individual will have broad investment management compliance experience and demonstrate the ability to manage develop and support a high performing team in a high volume collaborative environment. The Head of Regulatory Compliance works with multiple departments on regulatory compliance projects and provides support and assistance to the Chief Compliance Officer as well as other departments as needed.

Success in this role means having a proactive handson and collaborative attitude with a readiness to take ownership and drive accountability of a variety of initiatives. This position will serve in both an individual contributor role and leadership role and reports to the Chief Compliance Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

Regulatory Tracking and Developments

• Monitor and evaluate the impact of regulatory developments related to an SEC registered investment adviser and limited purpose broker dealer in various jurisdictions including new rules regulatory guidance and best practices.
• Provide recommendations based on impact assessment and consult with the CCO on 20647 compliance program adjustments to deliver on recommendations.

Regulatory Compliance Matters

• Cultivate and promote relationships with business partners and develop knowledge of products operating environment clients and trends.
• Apply understanding of the business and regulatory knowledge to provide guidance to the business and determining compliance program implications.
• Actively participate in discussions with business unit personnel/management to better gain an understanding of relevant processes in order to improve regulatory reporting processes.
• Implement and maintain a records management framework and establish a data retention and deletion program across systems and processes.
• Data privacy documentation (e.g. register of data and processes policies procedures remediation plan).
• Provide support to Employee Compliance in developing Regulatory Compliance related training materials.
• Support the CCO on all regulatory exams/inquiries.
• Develop metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) for various dashboard reporting trends and analysis to help track effectiveness and efficiencies of compliance programs.
• Other tasks as necessary to provide solid compliance support to an evolving business.

Regulatory Reporting Licensing & Registration

• Maintain firm registrations and exemptions in foreign jurisdictions.
• Prepare and submit regulatory filings including but not limited to: Form ADV Form CRS Form BD Form PF Bureau of Economic Analysis (BE11; BE180; BE15 BE10A) Bank Holding Company Reporting Fed TIC filings (B S D SLT SHC/A/LA) 13 G & F 13h1 (Large Trader) Forms U4/U5 FINRA Contacts etc.

Marketing Compliance

• Serve as the backup for the review and approval of marketing materials in accordance with compliance requirements the firms policies and applicable regulatory regulations.
• Oversee maintenance of marketing compliance guidelines and remain current on developments to provide appropriate guidance and training to Marketing and other impacted groups.

Team Management

• Contribute to developing coordinating and implementing departmental and team specific strategies and consistently bring forward thinking ideas and action plans for future goals and program enhancements.
• Support Privacy Officer with privacy regulations including the review and monitoring of business activities and vendor management to ensure compliance.
• Coach develop and advise team members focused on Volcker rule compliance financial crimes monitoring and reporting including AML and global sanctions.

Position Qualifications (Knowledge Skills Abilities)

• Bachelors degree in business administration finance or related field with a minimum of 15 years relevant work experience in the financial services industry (investment advisory mutual funds brokerdealer).
• Deep expertise of SEC and FINRA laws regulations and guidance particularly as it relates to providing investment advisory activities to mutual funds ETFs SMAs wrap accounts and model delivery clients.
• Experience dealing with U.S. and foreign regulators and attorneys in foreign jurisdictions.
• Excellent judgment in assessing potential compliance matters the application of industry developments to the business and knowing when to seek independent advice and when to act independently.
• Superior communication skills with an ability to present ideas and information in a clear succinct and logical manner.
• Strong technical and organizational skills along with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail a high degree of initiative and adaptability and the ability to deliver timely work products.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all levels of personnel with a high degree of integrity professionalism and maturity.
• Driven by collective success with proven ability to lead coach and develop a team.
• FINRA Series 7 and 24 a plus.
• Knowledge of GIPS compliance and disclosure requirements a plus.

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