Allspring Global Investments
Global asset manager offering investment solutions
Compliance Officer
+ Performance-linked incentive program + Annual discretionary bonus
More locations: Milwaukee, WI, USA
Four days on-site per week are required.
About the job
- At least 7 years of compliance experience in the financial services industry, or related experience in Compliance, Legal, or Risk Management.
- Experience working with order management systems such as Bloomberg AIM, Charles River, or similar systems.
- The ability to recognize, assess, and address concerns consistently.
- The ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams across the organization and office locations.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to contribute to innovative solutions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to communicate complex information effectively.
- The ability to multitask, prioritize work, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and standard business software.
- The ability to work at a computer for extended periods during the workday.
- The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and business partners in person and electronically.
- The ability to engage in regular in-person interaction and collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
- The ability to work effectively in a professional office environment with ongoing collaboration, activity, and shifting priorities.
- The ability to maintain productivity and focus while balancing multiple tasks and interruptions.
- Monitor, toggle, and clear alerts, and prepare and load watchlists.
- Use trading systems to code account guidelines and improve functionality.
- Monitor and test business controls against regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
- Escalate concerns or issues and provide analysis on how to resolve them.
- Work independently on small projects, coordinate with various teams, and drive projects through completion.
- Lead escalated issue resolution through completion.
- Identify process gaps and work to resolve them.
- Provide business compliance risk expertise and consulting for projects and initiatives across the organization.
- Offer guidance and assistance to teams in understanding communication standards and navigating regulatory requirements.
- A background in risk or compliance.
- Leadership, collaboration, and the ability to drive results and inspire a team.
- Interpersonal communication experience across various levels of management, including regulators.
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- A consistent ability to meet deadlines and deliver results.
About the company
Allspring Global Investments provides asset management services that help clients grow and protect wealth through a range of investment products and strategies. Its offerings include funds and managed accounts, built on disciplined investment approaches and delivered through a broker-dealer network that distributes products with guidance and planning support. The company distinguishes itself by combining decades of investment experience with a refreshed lineup focused on thoughtful investing and purposeful planning, supported by its ownership ties to private funds of GTCR and Reverence Capital Partners. Its goal is to pursue both financial returns and positive outcomes for clients, elevating investing to be worth more by aligning investments with clear objectives and effective risk management.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
1970
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What believers are saying
- The April 27, 2026 Global Equity Fund expands systematic equity into 15 European countries.
- Sophie Freemantle joined May 14, 2026 to build international product for rising overseas demand.
- September 2026 sale talks around a $4B valuation signal sponsor appetite and monetization leverage.
What critics are saying
- September 2026 sale talks expose weak ownership conviction after the 2021 GTCR-Reverence buyout.
- Morningstar said Allspring closed San Francisco municipal operations and cut experienced staff in 2026.
- If sale talks fail, outflows and team cuts shrink scale against BlackRock and Vanguard.
What makes Allspring Global Investments unique
- Allspring managed $624B AUA across 18 offices and 365-plus professionals as of March 31, 2026.
- The April 2026 GIA deal added deep emerging-markets fixed income expertise and global credit breadth.
- July 2026 Tokyo expansion deepens Japan distribution under Tomomi Shige, a 30-year veteran.
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Krishna Prasad Chigurupati, promoter of Hyderabad-based Granules India, sold nearly 7% of his stake in the pharmaceutical company on Friday, raising over ₹1,500 crore. The transaction involved 1.72 crore shares sold through 22 block deals and open-market transactions at ₹872.50 per share, representing a 3% discount to the previous closing price. The deal attracted participation from nearly two dozen investors, including Capital Group, Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company, ChrysCapital, and Allspring. Smallcap World Fund Ind acquired the largest chunk, purchasing 34.7 lakh shares for ₹303 crore. Granules India stated the funds will support the second tranche of its ongoing preferential issue and next phase of growth initiatives. Following the sale, promoter group shareholding declined to 31% from 38%. The deal carries a 180-day lock-in period.
Allspring Global Investments has appointed Tomomi Shige as representative in Japan and senior sales director for its Tokyo office. Shige will lead distribution efforts with Japanese institutional and wholesale clients, reporting to Ludger Peters, head of Strategic Institutional Relationships for the International Client Group. Shige brings nearly 30 years of industry experience, including 16 years in investment management and 14 years in client-facing roles at leading global asset management firms. He joins from Coalition Greenwich, where he served as head of investment management for Japan. Allspring manages US$624 billion in assets under management and advisement. The firm operates offices in Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Singapore as part of its Asia Pacific strategy to serve institutional and wholesale clients globally.
Allspring Global Investments appoints Tomomi Shige to lead the Allspring Tokyo office. TOKYO, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Allspring Global Investments(TM), a global asset management company with US$624 billion* in assets under management and advisement, today announced the appointment of Tomomi Shige, CFA, as the Representative in Japan and senior sales director for Allspring Global Investments (Japan) Limited, where he will lead the company's Tokyo office. Shige-san joins to help expand Allspring's in-country distribution efforts, working with its Japanese institutional and wholesale clients. He reports to Ludger Peters, head of Strategic Institutional Relationships, International Client Group, who oversees the Japanese business. Shige-san has nearly 30 years of industry experience, of which he spent 16 years in investment management and the most recent 14 years in client-facing roles for leading global asset management companies. He brings an impressive track record in building deep client partnerships in both the institutional and the wholesale market. "Shige-san's appointment reflects our continued commitment to deepening client engagement and accelerating our expansion across the market", Ludger Peters said. "His experience and deep expertise both in the institutional and wholesale space, are valuable as we continue to grow our presence in Japan." "I am excited to join Allspring at such a dynamic stage in its growth in Japan," Shige-san said. "The firm offers a compelling and differentiated range of investment solutions designed to help clients navigate complex market conditions and maximise the opportunities for long-term success." In Asia Pacific, Allspring Global Investments(TM) has offices in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore as part of its broader strategy to serve institutional and wholesale clients globally. ABOUT TOMOMI SHIGE Tomomi Shige is the Representative in Japan and senior sales director for Allspring Japan. In this role, he is responsible for distribution and client relationships across Japan. Shige-san joined Allspring Japan from Coalition Greenwich, where he was head of investment management for Japan. Prior to that, he worked at Wellington Management, where he served as head of Japan Pension. Before that, he worked as head of business development for Japan at AQR Capital Management and as head of investment specialists at Amundi Japan, covering both the institutional and the wholesale business. Earlier in his career, he worked in various portfolio management roles at DIAM Co.; AIFAM Inc.; and Nomura Asset Management, where he began his investment industry career as an assistant portfolio manager in 1997. Shige-san earned a bachelor's degree in policy management with an emphasis in financial engineering from Keio University in Tokyo and a master's degree in wealth management from Lee Kong Chian School of Business from Singapore Management University. He has earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst(R)(CFA(R) designation and is a chartered member of the Security Analysts Association of Japan. ABOUT ALLSPRING Allspring Global Investments(TM) is an independent asset management company with more than US$624 billion in assets under management and advisement*, 18 offices globally and investment teams supported by 365+ investment professionals. Allspring is committed to thoughtful investing, purposeful planning and inspiring a new era of investing that pursues both financial returns and positive outcomes. For more information, please visit www.allspringglobal.com. *As of 31 March 2026. Figures include discretionary and non-discretionary assets. CFA(R) and Chartered Financial Analyst(R) are trademarks owned by CFA Institute. This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind - including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. Allspring Global Investments(TM)(Allspring) is the trade name for the asset management companies of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain private funds of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These companies include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments Luxembourg, S.A.; Allspring Funds Management, LLC; Allspring Global Investments, LLC; Allspring Global Investments (UK) Ltd.; Allspring Global Investments (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.; Allspring Global Investments (Hong Kong) Ltd.; and Allspring Global Investments (Japan) Ltd.
Allspring Global Investments has expanded its Milwaukee-based Global Fixed Income Research team with three senior appointments to strengthen its US high yield capabilities. The firm, which manages $624 billion in assets under advisement, appointed Dino Kritikos as head of US High Yield Credit Research, alongside senior research analysts Lucy Calandranis and Andy Childs. Kritikos brings over 15 years of credit research experience, most recently serving as US/Canada head of industrials and transportation at Fitch Ratings. Calandranis joins from Fidelity's High Income & Alternatives platform, whilst Childs previously worked at Pioneer Investments. The appointments bolster Allspring's global fixed income research team of approximately 75 specialists supporting the firm's $487 billion fixed income offering.
Allspring hires international product head to keep pace with business growth. Sophie Freemantle has more than a decade of industry experience. 14 May 2026 Allspring Global Investments has hired Sophie Freemantle as its head of international product, following "significant" growth in business demand overseas. In the newly-created role, Freemantle (pictured) will develop Allspring's international product strategy to support business growth and meet client demand. She will report to Allspring's global head of product Rick Genoni. Prior to joining the firm, Freemantle spent seven and-a-half years at Federated Hermes, most recently as its head of product development outside of the US. She has also worked as business manager at Northern Trust Corporation. Commenting on the appointment, Genoni said: "I am delighted to have Sophie join its team. She brings deep product expertise alongside a disciplined, forward-looking mindset focused on innovation and long-term growth. "Her leadership experience and strategic insight will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen and scale our international business to serve clients globally." Andy Sowerby, head of the international client group at Allspring, added the business continues to invest in new members "with the objective of being an industry leader in active management across public markets". "Adding Sophie deepens our product capabilities to ensure we constantly deliver high-quality, competitive investment solutions to meet current and future client needs."