Senior Compliance Officer

in Financial Services
  • New York, NY View on Map
  • Salary: $150,000.00 - $20,000.00
Permanent

Job Detail

  • Experience Level Senior
  • Degree Type Juris Doctor (JD)
  • Employment Full Time
  • Working Type Hybrid
  • Job Reference 0000008397
  • Salary Type Annually
  • Industry Asset Management
  • Selling Points

    Top Asset Manager, structured products.

Job Description

Duties:

  • Regulatory Compliance: Oversee and ensure adherence to the 1940 Act, including the preparation and filing of Form ADV and other related documentation.
  • Annual Compliance Review: Assist in conducting the annual compliance review and prepare reports on policies and procedures.
  • Policy Development: Develop, review, and update compliance policies and procedures to align with regulatory requirements.
  • Employee Training: Support compliance training initiatives for employees, including onboarding new hires.
  • Examination Coordination: Facilitate the preparation and coordination of information for SEC and NFA examinations.
  • Regulatory Filings: Assist in preparing and submitting regulatory filings, including Form PF-PQR and other state and federal filings, as well as SOC and annual audit requests.
  • Policy Back-Testing: Conduct periodic back-testing of compliance policies, such as the Allocation Policy, Valuation Policy, Code of Ethics, and Compliance Manual.
  • AML Diligence: Perform required annual diligence on the administrator’s anti-money laundering procedures.
  • Meeting Documentation: Prepare and maintain minutes for committee and board meetings.
  • Compliance Surveillance: Assist in compliance surveillance activities, including email monitoring, political contributions preclearances, and personal trading preclearances.
  • Special Projects: Lead or support special projects as needed, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the compliance program.

Qualifications:

• At least 3+ years of prior experience in a compliance role and/or J.D. required; prior 

experience with private fund marketing or distribution compliance is a plus.

• Understanding of Federal securities law and regulations strongly preferred.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail, and the ability to 

thrive in deadline-driven environment.

• Strong skills in using compliance software and programs that support monitoring, reporting,

and risk assessment activities.

• Ability to interpret legal and business terms and grasp concepts quickly.

Ability to be proactive and work independently while also remaining a strong team player 

attitude.

• Exercises good judgment and completes assignments thoughtfully.

• Excellent drafting and organizational skills.

• Highest ethical standards, and ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.

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