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Standish Compliance is hiring

We are always looking for private fund compliance experts, talented industry professionals, and aspiring compliance officers to join our team. As a premiere compliance services provider to private fund firms across the U.S. and abroad, Standish Compliance is committed to training, developing, equipping, resourcing, and rewarding young and seasoned professionals to excel in their compliance career.

Compliance Analyst

A Standish Compliance Analyst/Intern has the unique opportunity to learn the private fund industry and SEC compliance practice from veteran SEC and industry experts, mid-level seasoned compliance professionals, and other dedicated junior team members in an inviting and rewarding atmosphere. Standish Compliance is a fast-paced, high-energy firm dedicated to providing excellent proactive, high-touch expert service. We are committed to maintaining a family-friendly, fun, work-life balanced environment. We value team members who are easy to get along with, and who work collaboratively with others. Standish Compliance succeeds when our team is given opportunities to grow and develop their expertise and skills with the firm.

Position Summary

  • Work closely with the Standish Compliance operational and client service teams in helping clients meet regulatory and compliance requirements across the private fund industry.
  • Gain hands-on exposure to private fund operations, regulatory frameworks, and compliance programs through active participation in client engagements.
  • Assist with Code of Ethics reporting, employee surveillance, and provide general operational and client service support as needed.
  • Coordinate and assist with special projects and initiatives across operations and compliance.
  • Complete a project involving research on a regulatory or compliance topic, as assigned or agreed upon, and its application in the private fund industry.
Compliance Associate

The Compliance Associate will work as an integral part of client teams together with Senior Compliance Officers, Compliance Officers and Analysts to deliver exceptional compliance services. The Compliance Associate will have the unique opportunity to learn the financial services industry and SEC compliance practices from veteran SEC and industry experts, mid-level seasoned compliance professionals and dedicated junior team members in an inviting and rewarding atmosphere. Standish Compliance is a fast-paced, high-energy firm where the Compliance Associate will have opportunities to grow and advance within the firm as his/her knowledge, skills, experience, and enthusiasm permit.

The Compliance Associate will be called upon to study and understand new regulatory developments, assist with the development of compliance tracking tools, and participate in client development activities. The Compliance Associate will work closely with senior management and other compliance professionals within Standish Compliance to expand his/her knowledge and expertise of the private fund industry and investment adviser regulatory and compliance requirements.

Position Summary

The Compliance Associate candidate must:

  • Serve as part of Standish Compliance client service teams and work together with others to help organize and deliver exceptional compliance services.
  • Work closely with the Standish Compliance team to learn the private fund industry, clients’ businesses, and compliance program, as well as regulatory and compliance requirements.
  • Maintain compliance calendars, update checklists, organize, track, and review firm and employee compliance reporting, and monitor firms’ compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Assist in preparing and reviewing regulatory filings.
  • Operationalize projects, such as firm migration onto new compliance reporting systems.
  • Assist Standish Compliance clients in complying with ALM, KYC, and OFAC regulatory requirements.
Senior Compliance Associate

Senior Compliance Associates work as an integral part of client teams together with Senior Compliance Officers, Compliance Officers and Compliance Associates to deliver exceptional compliance services. Senior Compliance Associates must have an advanced understanding of the private fund industry and regulatory and compliance requirements for private fund managers. As part of a team of private fund compliance experts, Senior Compliance Associates have the unique opportunity to continue to learn and develop expertise regarding the financial services industry and SEC compliance practices from veteran SEC and industry experts, mid-level seasoned compliance professionals and dedicated junior team members in an inviting and rewarding atmosphere. Standish Compliance is a fast-paced, high-energy firm where Senior Compliance Associates have opportunities to grow and advance within the firm as their knowledge, skills, experience, and enthusiasm permit.

Senior Compliance Associates must pass required testing to demonstrate their regulatory and compliance expertise and skills. Further, Senior Compliance Associates are called upon to study and understand new regulatory developments, assist with the development of compliance tracking tools, and participate in client development activities. Senior Compliance Associates work closely with senior management and other compliance professionals to expand their knowledge and expertise of the private fund industry and investment adviser regulatory and compliance requirements.

Position Summary

The Senior Compliance Associate candidate must:

  • Serve as part of Standish Compliance client service teams and work together with others to help organize and deliver exceptional compliance services.
  • Work closely with the Standish Compliance team to learn clients’ businesses and compliance programs and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.
  • Be proficient in creating and maintaining compliance calendars, checklists, logs, and reports, administering employee compliance reporting utilizing various Code of Ethics reporting systems, monitoring firms’ compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Be skilled in preparing and reviewing applicable regulatory filings, including Form ADV, Form PF, Form D, Blue Sky Filings, Form 13F, Form 13H, and Form N-PX.
  • Perform comprehensive electronic communication, social media, and political contribution reviews with minimal supervision.
  • Participate in drafting, reviewing and presenting compliance manuals, annual review reports, compliance training and other guidance materials.
  • Operationalize projects, such as firm migration onto new compliance reporting systems.
Compliance Officer

The Compliance Officer will serve as an integral member of client service teams, working closely with Managing Directors, Senior Officers, Associates, and Analysts to deliver high-quality compliance services. The Officer will be responsible for managing 15 or more client relationships and developing a comprehensive understanding of each client’s business in order to provide customized, proactive compliance support. Key responsibilities include conducting compliance monitoring and testing, preparing and delivering annual compliance reviews, compliance manuals, risk assessments, training programs, compliance documentation, and required regulatory filings. The Officer will also train and oversee Associates and Senior Associates in Code of Ethics administration and the preparation and filing of regulatory forms, including Form ADV, Form PF, Form D, Blue Sky filings, Forms 13F, 13H, 13D/G, and Form NPX. The Officer will analyze and summarize regulatory developments, contribute to the development and delivery of compliance training materials, and participate in client development initiatives. The role involves close collaboration with senior management and other compliance professionals to further develop expertise in private fund operations and investment adviser regulatory requirements. Opportunities for advancement are available based on performance, experience, and demonstrated capability.

Position Summary

A Compliance Officer candidate must have 3-7 years of compliance and regulatory experience in the Investment Advisers Act and federal securities laws, as well as strong working knowledge of the private fund industry and compliance needs of private fund managers. The position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical abilities, a high degree of professionalism, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to work. The Officer must be capable of effectively leading or participating in client meetings and representing Standish Compliance in a manner that fosters client confidence and trust. The role requires the ability to manage multiple client engagements concurrently, the ability to transition efficiently between assignments, and work both independently and collaboratively. The Compliance Officer will also be responsible for assisting in the training, development, and mentoring of other team members, while anticipating client and firm needs and meeting deadlines in accordance with established standards and client commitments.

Senior Compliance Officer

The Senior Compliance Officer will serve as a member of Standish Compliance senior management and will work strategically with leadership and firm-wide teams to build, grow, and maintain a best-in-class compliance service offering. The role includes leading and managing a team of Compliance Officers, Associates, and Analysts to deliver high-quality compliance services. The Senior Compliance Officer will maintain significant client interaction, develop a deep understanding of client businesses, and provide customized, proactive compliance guidance that enables clients to focus on their core investment activities. The role is responsible for ensuring that client service teams effectively administer compliance programs, including compliance manuals, risk assessments, monitoring and testing, annual compliance reviews, compliance documentation, and regulatory filings. The Senior Compliance Officer will maintain subject matter expertise by monitoring private fund industry developments, regulatory and enforcement trends, and evolving compliance best practices. Opportunities for advancement within the firm are available based on performance, experience, and demonstrated leadership.

Position Summary

The Senior Compliance Officer must possess 7-10 years of compliance and regulatory experience under the Investment Advisers Act and federal securities laws, as well as deep expertise in private fund operations and compliance requirements. The role is a strategic leadership position responsible for the growth and oversight of Standish Compliance’s regulatory and compliance services and related business operations. Key responsibilities include building and overseeing a book of business; serving as primary relationship manager for clients; leading client service teams; overseeing the timely delivery and quality of all client work product in accordance with firm standards; and providing strategic guidance to clients, internal teams, business partners, and other stakeholders. Additional leadership responsibilities include client team oversight; regulatory expertise; product development and enhancement; industry and service provider relationships; regulatory engagement; and other duties as assigned. The role requires the ability to work independently and proactively while collaborating effectively with clients, external counsel, service providers, and internal teams at all levels. The Senior Compliance Officer is also responsible for recruiting, training, developing, and managing team memb

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