Compliance Officer
The Compliance Officer at Standish Compliance Services LLC 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 to provide customized, proactive compliance support. Standish Compliance is a subsidiary of Standish Management, a leading global private fund administrator.
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. Additionally, the Officer will analyze and summarize regulatory developments, contribute to the development and delivery of compliance training materials, and participate in client development initiatives.
Candidates 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, 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.
Standish Compliance Officers are provided with access to a comprehensive suite of training and development resources to ensure current and thorough knowledge of private fund operations and applicable regulatory requirements. These resources include personalized training with former regulators and experienced private fund compliance professionals covering private fund structures, SEC regulation and enforcement, adviser and fund filing requirements, supplemental regulatory obligations, emerging regulatory topics, and essential professional skills. Officers also have access to a robust library of compliance modules, templates, policies, procedures, and internal and client-facing training materials.