NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Schulte Roth & Zabel (“Schulte” or “the firm”) announced today that Jacob Preiserowicz, a leading authority on Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) regulation, is rejoining the firm’s Investment Management practice as a partner in its Washington, D.C., office.
Jake brings a wealth of experience from working in government, private practice and in-house at a large asset manager. He served as special counsel in the CFTC’s Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight implementing Dodd-Frank legislation and drafting new regulations for private funds managers. Jake spent more than six years as a member of Schulte’s Investment Management Regulatory and Compliance team and most recently was vice-president and managing counsel at T Rowe Price.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jake back to the firm,” said Marc Elovitz, Schulte’s co-managing partner and co-chair of the Investment Management Regulatory and Compliance Group. “His deep experience in CFTC matters and broad understanding of the investment management landscape, coupled with his recent industry experience, adds a valuable dimension to our client service.”
Kelly Koscuiszka, co-chair of the Investment Management Regulatory and Compliance Group added, “Jake’s experience in CFTC regulations complements our firm’s robust investment management practice and enhances our ability to help clients navigate complex regulatory environments.”
Jake’s addition enhances Schulte’s offerings in vital areas for private capital clients, further solidifying the firm’s reputation as a premier provider of regulatory compliance and advisory services in the financial services sector.
“It’s great to be back at Schulte and collaborating again with the finest, most innovative team in the investment management space,” said Jake. “I look forward to leveraging my experience and relationships to help position our firm and our clients for continued success.”
Jake regularly guides commodity pool operators, commodity trading advisors, other derivatives and commodity professionals and private investment fund managers on operational, regulatory and compliance matters. He works with hedge and private equity fund managers with respect to futures and swaps trading, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s exemptions, registration and reporting requirements, and compliance with the requirements of the National Futures Association, as well as CFTC and exchange rules concerning OTC and listed derivatives.
During his tenure at T Rowe Price, Jake also gained extensive regulatory experience with the Investment Advisers Act. including compliance with SEC regulations, navigating complex registration requirements, formulating compliance programs, and guiding advisers through examinations and audits. Jake’s knowledge of the business of advisory firms allows him to offer sophisticated guidance on fiduciary duties, disclosures, and best practices to help manage regulatory risk.
Jake earned JD and MBA degrees from Fordham University and a BA, cum laude, from Brooklyn College.
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