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# Deputy Chief Compliance Officer (DCCO) at Garda Capital Partners

- **Company:** Garda Capital Partners
- **Location:** New York New York, United States / Wayzata Minnesota, United States
- **Compensation:** $200k–$250k
- **Posted:** 2026-08-18
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gardacp/jobs/5999883004

## Job description

Garda Capital Partners (Garda) is a multi-billion dollar alternative investment firm with over 22 years of experience deploying relative value strategies across fixed income markets for institutional investors. We hire, grow, and mentor great talent and remain steadfast in our commitment to building a culture that helps them succeed. Garda is more than a workplace. We are built on trust, integrity, and a shared vision for how we work together, the enduring relationships we build, and the consistency of our results. Garda's primary offices are located in Wayzata, New York City, West Palm Beach, Geneva, Zug, Copenhagen, Singapore, and Scottsdale.

Garda is looking to hire a Deputy Chief Compliance Officer to join our Wayzata or New York City office. This is an in-office position with flexibility between either location. The Deputy CCO will play a key leadership role within Garda's compliance program, helping to drive the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of compliance processes that monitor operational and investment activities. The successful candidate will have a strong analytical background, leadership skills, experience with capital markets and hedge fund operations, and a deep understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks. This position will report directly to the Chief Compliance Officer.

## Key Responsibilities

- Assist with leading Garda's global compliance program in partnership with the Chief Compliance Officer, including the oversight, management, and development of compliance staff.
- Lead trading and market-related surveillance efforts, including the prompt investigation and escalation of identified issues.
- Help direct the firm's response to regulatory examinations, inquiries, and other data requests.
- Collaborate with Middle Office, Trade Support, and Information Technology teams to define, develop, streamline, and monitor operational and trade-related processes.
- Monitor changes to domestic and international laws and regulations, assess applicability to Garda's activities, and help maintain protocols that ensure compliance.
- Contribute to the compliance and regulatory support provided to Garda's foreign affiliates in Denmark, Switzerland, and Singapore.
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of marketing review processes, regulatory reporting obligations, and the firm's Code of Ethics.
- Play an active role in the administration of Garda's employee compliance programs, including personal trading surveillance, electronic communications monitoring, gifts and entertainment, outside business activities, and employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
- Support investor relations and operational due diligence efforts by participating in investor meetings and responding to due diligence requests.
- Assist with leading fund-level compliance responsibilities, including counterparty reviews, trade error documentation, proxy voting oversight, and board reporting.
- Oversee and manage third-party vendor relationships that support Garda's compliance program, ensuring service levels and deliverables meet program needs.
- Help drive the development and delivery of periodic compliance training to Garda staff, ensuring content reflects current regulatory expectations and firm-specific risks.
- Take on special projects and additional responsibilities as needed to support the growth and effectiveness of the compliance program.
- Oversight of transaction and position reporting.

## Qualifications & Desired Skills

- A minimum of 10 years of work experience in a compliance function within an SEC- or FINRA-regulated firm, or relevant related experience with a consulting firm, including experience in a leadership or supervisory role. Experience on a trading desk may be considered in lieu of direct compliance experience.
- Knowledge and experience with US and international investment management regulatory regimes and laws applicable to trading activities and capital markets. Experience with fixed income and derivative products preferred. Familiarity with international regulators such as the Danish FSA, Singapore MAS, or Swiss FINMA is a plus.
- Four-year college degree; accounting or finance emphasis preferred.
- CFA designation or Juris Doctor (JD) degree is a plus.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail. Able to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines with differing stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior management, investors, and external regulators.

The base salary range for this role is expected to be $200,000-225,000 in Wayzata and $200,000-250,000 in New York City. Location preference will be discussed during the interview process.

[Candidate Privacy Notice](https://www.gardacp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Candidate_Privacy_Notice.pdf) This role is also eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus, healthcare plan, 401(k) matching program, etc. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education.

Base Salary for this role is expected to be between: $200,000—$250,000 USD

## About Garda Capital Partners

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Garda Capital Partners is an investment management firm specializing in fixed income relative value strategies for institutional investors, with over $12 billion in assets under management.
- **Entity Type**: Private (minority investment from AMG since 2019, with additional minority stake acquired in 2026)
- **Headquarters**: Wayzata, Minnesota, United States
- **Founded**: 2015 (though the firm’s core strategy and team have over 22 years of experience, originating at Black River in 2003)
- **Founders**: Jeff Drobny (Chairman & CEO) and Tim Magnusson (Chief Investment Officer)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Investment Management (Fixed Income Relative Value)
- **Target customers**: Institutional investors including pension funds, insurance companies, endowments, and sovereign wealth funds (B2B, strictly institutional – does not accept public investments)
- **Mission**: Protect and grow capital for institutional investors so they can deliver on their promises to their stakeholders.

## Products & Services
- **Fixed Income Relative Value Strategy**: A single, focused investment strategy deploying relative value trades primarily across global sovereign bonds, interest rate futures, cash bonds, and interest rate swaps. Designed to deliver consistent, positive returns uncorrelated to broader market movements. The firm does not offer retail products or multiple fund vehicles.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private firm)
- **Key Metric**: Assets Under Management (AUM) – over $12 billion as of February 2026
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: AMG (NYSE: AMG) – a strategic partner and minority investor since 2019, which increased its minority equity interest in February 2026
- **Growth Signals**: AUM has tripled since the AMG partnership began in 2019; headcount of 184 employees (+15.5% year-over-year); offices in 7 global cities (Wayzata, New York, Scottsdale, Palm Beach Gardens, Geneva, Zug, Copenhagen, Singapore); active hiring in quantitative research, AI, data engineering, and software engineering.

## Competitive Advantages
- **22+ year track record** of consistent positive returns across multiple market cycles (including financial crises and rate regime shifts).
- **Uncorrelated returns** to broader equity and credit markets, providing diversification for institutional portfolios.
- **Proprietary analysis** and deep expertise in fixed income relative value, with a highly disciplined, long/short approach.
- **Long-term client relationships** built on transparency, integrity, and alignment of interests – the firm is majority-owned by its management team.

## Strategic Focus
- Deepening the partnership with AMG to ensure long-term stability and independence, while maintaining operational autonomy.
- Scaling the firm’s infrastructure and technology (notably in AI and data engineering) to enhance investment research and trading capabilities.
- Building a multi-generational firm with a “Built to Last” philosophy, investing in talent and culture to sustain performance over decades.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes collaboration, empowerment, continuous learning, and accountability. Leaders are approachable, and employees are encouraged to take initiative. Values include rigor, fairness, transparency, and excellence.
- **Work environment**: Global offices with a hybrid/office presence (roles listed in Geneva, Zug, New York, and Wayzata). The firm combines the agility of an entrepreneurial firm with the discipline of an established institution.
- **Career growth**: Focus on long-term career development; employees are given “lived experiences” and opportunities to shape outcomes. Open roles include Quantitative Researcher, Software Engineer (AI Tooling), Data Engineer, AI Intern, and Investment Analyst.
- **Notable perks**: Flat structure, cross-departmental collaboration, and a strong emphasis on integrity and work-life balance (the firm explicitly avoids short-termism).

## Sources
1. [Garda Capital Partners Website](https://www.gardacp.com/)
2. [Garda Careers Page (Greenhouse)](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gardacp)
3. [LinkedIn Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/garda-capital-partners)
4. [CBInsights Company Profile (including AMG press release)](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/garda-capital-partners)

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