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
Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer
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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