Melissa Wheeler

Chief Operating Officer | Chief Financial Officer | Compliance Officer @ Highwest Global Management | CPA

Role
Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer at Highwest Global Management
Location
Bend, OR, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Melissa Wheeler

Chief Operating Officer | Chief Compliance Officer | Regulatory & Risk Management LeaderChief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer with 20 years of experience leading operations, compliance, and strategy across hedge funds and financial services. Leveraging my regulatory and in-house expertise, I develop and implement strategic solutions to address complex operational and evolving regulatory challenges. Passionate about risk management, process optimization, and driving efficiency, I specialize in oversight, process implementation, and continuous improvement to support business growth and compliance excellence.From launching a global fund to leading a $2B platform, I bring a unique blend of hands-on execution and strategic leadership. Deep expertise in SEC compliance, private fund governance, and cross-border operations—paired with a proven ability to lead teams, streamline processes, and deliver results.

Experience

  1. Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer

    Highwest Global Management

    Mar 2019 — Present · Bend, OR, US

Education

  • University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business

    MS, Accounting

    2000 — 2005

  • University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business

    BS, Finance

    2000 — 2005

Skills

  • Hedge Funds
  • Private Equity
  • Due Diligence
  • Investment Advisory
  • Investment Advisers Act
  • Sec
  • Compliance
  • Sec Filings
  • Securities Regulation
  • Asset Management
  • Investments

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