Vanessa Laws
About Vanessa Laws
Vanessa Laws is a Senior Compliance Manager at Lighthouse Investment Partners, LLC, where she has worked since 2018. With extensive experience in compliance and operations across various financial institutions, she focuses on improving client satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Current Role at Lighthouse Investment Partners
Vanessa Laws serves as the Senior Compliance Manager at Lighthouse Investment Partners, LLC, a position she has held since 2018. Based in the Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area, she focuses on regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. Laws played a key role in the transition and integration process following Lighthouse Investment Partners' acquisition of Mesirow Alternative Strategies in 2018. Her responsibilities include improving client satisfaction and financial performance by fostering relationships with both internal and external clients.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Prior to her current role, Vanessa Laws held various positions in the financial services industry. She worked at Mesirow Financial in several capacities, including Vice President of Legal & Compliance from 2015 to 2018 and Senior Vice President, Client Reporting Manager from 2012 to 2015. Her earlier roles included Project Manager at Mesirow Financial from 2011 to 2012, and Operations Manager at Calamos Investments from 2001 to 2005. Laws also gained experience at UBS Global Asset Management and Busey Bank, contributing to her extensive background in compliance and operations.
Educational Background
Vanessa Laws earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Illinois State University, where she studied from 1989 to 1993. This educational foundation has contributed to her effective communication skills, which are essential in her roles within the financial services sector.
Expertise in Compliance and Operations
Laws specializes in conducting gap analysis and workflow mapping, which are critical for enhancing team performance and operational efficiency. She actively participates in educating Sales and Marketing staff on regulatory compliance and best practices for marketing communications. Her focus on improving client satisfaction and financial performance underscores her commitment to operational excellence.