Chadsel LLC
Technology Built From Inside
the Industry.
Our team brings 13 years of hedge fund operations experience — managing $1M+ IT budgets, building SEC/FCA-compliant frameworks, and working with 20+ technology vendors across New York and London. We've been on your side of the table. Now we're on it again.
Conversion Path
Start with the right financial IT conversation.
This intake stays short on purpose. Tell us the size of the firm and where the pressure is showing up, and we will route the discussion to the right compliance, infrastructure, or leadership lane.
SEC and FCA operating experience
Cloud and vendor-stack decisions
Clear next-step recommendation within 1 business day
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(212) 749-9408What We Deliver
Institutional IT Services
for Investment Management
Four core capabilities — each built from 13 years of operating inside a regulated fund, not consulting from the outside.
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity & Compliance
Compliance frameworks with no material audit findings in 5+ years of SEC/FCA examinations. Penetration testing, phishing defense, MDM, data retention — our team has built programs that passed every SEC and FCA examination.
Infrastructure
Cloud Infrastructure
Hybrid cloud architectures across colocation and public/private cloud. Our migrations have delivered up to 40% infrastructure cost reduction with zero-downtime transitions.
Leadership
Virtual CTO
Strategic IT leadership, vendor management, and budget oversight. The expertise of a $300K+ executive at a fraction of the cost — with real hedge fund operations background.
Capital Markets
Trading & Portfolio Systems
Infrastructure MSPs (Eze Castle, RFA, IBM, SHI) and trading platforms (Bloomberg AIM, Charles River, FlexTrade) — managed from the buy side. OMS/EMS selection, FIX connectivity, system integration — with operator-level expertise.
Sectors We Serve
Built for Investment Management
Hedge Funds
Scalable infrastructure, SEC compliance, and trading system integration for multi-strategy and credit funds.
Registered Investment Advisers
SEC-compliant infrastructure, data retention, and risk frameworks tailored for RIA operations.
Family Offices
Privacy-first IT governance, cybersecurity, and vendor management for single and multi-family offices.
PE & Venture Capital
Portfolio company IT assessments, integration planning, and strategic technology roadmaps.
Our Track Record
13 Years. Every Exam Completed.
13 YRS
Hedge fund ops
$9B
AUM managed
5+
Clean audit years
20+
Vendor partners
Our Advantage
We've Operated
From Your Side.
Operations Background
Not consultants who read whitepapers. Operators who ran hedge fund infrastructure for 13 years (2007–2020) — real infrastructure, real compliance programs, real vendor relationships.
Both Sides of the Table
We managed the major vendors as clients. We know what they oversell, what they actually deliver, and what you need — and don't need.
Dual Jurisdiction
FCA and SEC compliance simultaneously — across NY and London offices. Two regulatory frameworks, no material audit findings in the final 5+ years of tenure.
Technical Depth
Columbia CS, 14 IT and financial certifications, full-stack from IaC to DevOps. Strategy backed by engineering depth, not just advisory.
Common Questions
What financial firms ask before engaging.
What IT controls do hedge funds actually need?
At minimum: multi-factor authentication on all systems, endpoint detection and response (EDR) on every device, privileged access management, encrypted data at rest and in transit, documented incident response procedures, and annual third-party risk reviews of all vendor relationships. SEC examination focus has shifted toward evidence — not just having controls, but demonstrating they are tested and maintained on a documented schedule.
How do RIAs prepare for SEC cybersecurity examinations?
Start with a written information security policy aligned to NIST or ISO 27001. Document your risk assessment process annually, not just the output. Maintain evidence of MFA enforcement, patch management cycles, and employee security training completion. The SEC now expects documented incident response procedures that have been tested — tabletop exercises count. Our team has supported programs through multiple examination cycles with no material audit findings in the final 5+ years of tenure.
What is the difference between a Virtual CTO and a managed service provider for financial firms?
An MSP focuses on operational continuity — keeping systems running, responding to tickets, managing patches and backups. A Virtual CTO provides strategic technology leadership: vendor selection, architecture decisions, board reporting, budget governance, and alignment between business objectives and technology investment. Most financial firms need both layers. Chadsel LLC operates at both levels — we maintain the infrastructure and own the strategy.
Can Chadsel LLC support hybrid cloud environments with on-premise infrastructure?
Yes. Most financial firm environments are hybrid — some workloads in Azure or AWS, some on-premise or co-located for latency or compliance reasons. We design and operate hybrid architectures with appropriate security boundaries, data sovereignty controls, and DR/BC testing. Our cloud migrations have delivered up to 40% infrastructure cost reduction without compromising uptime or compliance posture.
How does Chadsel LLC approach SEC and FCA dual-jurisdiction compliance?
Dual-jurisdiction compliance requires mapping control frameworks to both regulatory environments simultaneously. We build programs anchored to NIST CSF, then layer SEC Regulation S-P requirements and FCA SYSC obligations on top. Data residency, cross-border data transfer controls, and documentation practices differ between the two jurisdictions — we have direct operational experience managing these requirements across New York and London offices.
What does engagement look like for a new financial services client?
It starts with a discovery call to understand your environment, then a written assessment covering risks ranked by severity, quick wins, and a roadmap scoped to your priorities. Engagements are structured as fixed-fee projects or monthly retainers — no surprise hourly bills. You work directly with the principal, not a tier-1 help desk. Most clients start with a cybersecurity assessment or infrastructure review.
New to Chadsel LLC?
New to Chadsel LLC? Start with a $500 Credit.
New clients receive $500 toward any service. No obligation — just a straightforward way to start working together.
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