Craig Ruckman
About Craig Ruckman
Craig Ruckman is the Managing Director and Head of the Registered Funds Legal & Regulatory Team at Brookfield Asset Management in New York. He has extensive experience in asset management law and regulatory compliance, having held senior roles at Allianz Global Investors and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Company
Craig Ruckman is the Managing Director and Head of the Registered Funds Legal & Regulatory team at Brookfield Asset Management in New York, New York, United States. He leads a team responsible for legal, regulatory, and compliance matters involving pooled vehicles managed or advised by Brookfield Public Securities Group LLC.
Title
Craig Ruckman holds the title of Managing Director, Head of Registered Funds Legal & Regulatory Team. In this role, he oversees a team of lawyers and compliance professionals at Brookfield Asset Management.
Education and Expertise
Craig Ruckman earned his Juris Doctor degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, where he studied from 2004 to 2007. He completed his undergraduate education at Vanderbilt University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree, studying from 1995 to 1999. His expertise includes advising on mutual funds registered under the 1940 Act, variable insurance products, and related distribution matters. Additionally, he has experience in asset management law and global regulatory regimes.
Background
Craig Ruckman has an extensive background in the legal aspects of asset management. He previously worked at Allianz Global Investors in various roles including Associate General Counsel, Head of US Registered Funds & Regulatory Legal, Chief Legal Officer, and Director and Senior Counsel. His career includes positions as an Associate at K&L Gates LLP, a Staff Attorney at the Securities and Exchange Commission, and an Analyst at JPMorgan Chase.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Craig Ruckman has held significant roles including Associate General Counsel and Head of the US Registered Funds and Regulatory Legal team at Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC. He has served as Counsel in the division of investment management at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and has extensive experience in private practice within the investment management practice group at K&L Gates LLP.