The Company
A client I am working with is a boutique regulatory compliance advisory firm headquartered in New York. It specialises in helping investment management firms - such as private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, crypto/digital asset managers and broker-dealers.
The Role
Client Organisation:
- Prepare and update agendas for each client meeting
- Create and maintain annual compliance calendars based on each client’s Compliance Program
- Monitor changes to the client’s business or investment strategy
- For project-based work, develop clear timelines to guide both Silver and the client through execution
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Research of Requisite Securities Laws, Rules and Regulation
- Build and maintain strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, particularly those set by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
- Continuously monitor regulatory developments and provide tailored advice to help clients comply with new and evolving requirements
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Client Compliance Obligations
- Draft tailored compliance policies
- Forensic testing
- Prepare routine and targeted compliance reports
- Conduct risk-based reviews of client emails and communications
- Draft and maintain compliance questionnaires
- Assist with preparation and submission of filings
- Develop training materials reflecting the client’s Compliance Program
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Implementation and Maintenance of Compliance Platform
- CCO Liaison
- Personal Trading Oversight
- Pre-Clearance Framework
Requirements
- Knowledge of SEC and CFTC registration requirements and SEC and CFTC regulatory obligations for investment firms
- Bachelor’s degree - Business major with preferred concentration in Finance, Economics, or Accounting
- 1-5 years compliance experience with an investment adviser, regulatory authority or compliance consultant