# Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel at Aqua

- Company: Aqua (YC S21)
- What the company does: The AI-Native Turnkey Alternative Investment Platform (TAIP). Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://www.investwithaqua.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: New York, NY, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $90K to $170K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-22
- Apply by: 2026-11-06
- Apply: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/aqua/jobs/50a8BlO-chief-compliance-officer-and-general-counsel
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/aqua-chief-compliance-officer-and-general-counsel/

## About the role

We are seeking a driven Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel to lead compliance for our broker-dealer and to act as General Counsel for the firm. Our platform enables firms to centralize data, streamline operations, and enhance visibility across all alternative asset investments.

## What they're looking for

- 5–8+ years of CCO experience from the regulated financial services world
- Strong understanding of BD workflows—compliance, operations, advisor distribution, and investment data
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
- Must have a J.D
- Must have a Series 7, 63, 24, and 14

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