Associate, Regulatory Compliance at Arrowstreet Capital in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Company Overview

We are a Boston-based investment manager that provides global and international equity investment strategies and fund products to institutional investors such as pension plans, endowments, foundations, and registered/unregistered commingled investment funds. We are a registered investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and a registered commodity trading advisor and commodity pool operator with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

The Regulatory Compliance Team

We help to oversee the compliance related activities associated with managing the complex legal and regulatory needs of the firm on a global basis. We are responsible for managing the firm's compliance policies and procedures, meeting regulatory reporting obligations, conducting the firm wide internal assessment program, managing third-party control examinations and administering the Code of Ethics. Completing these responsibilities requires extensive collaboration with colleagues throughout the organization.

We are seeking an experienced compliance professional to join our team to provide pro-active compliance support to our institutional asset management business with a primary focus on the Code of Ethics. The position will afford an individual with opportunities to apply their experience and analytical skills to a wide variety of projects and enhancements within our compliance program. This individual will have demonstrated expertise supporting a global compliance effort on a wide variety of matters. We believe strongly in the development and mentoring of our professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day efforts with Code of Ethics, Political Contribution, Gifts and Entertainment monitoring, as well as Outside Business Activities


• Documenting and updating procedures related to the Code of Ethics and Political Activity Compliance Policies


• Assisting in completing compliance testing


• Support our compliance effort relative to our regulatory registrations and exemptions


• Actively identifying and contributing to opportunities to automate, enhance, implement, and maintain our policies and procedures to mitigate risk areas


• Collaborating across departments within the firm to provide guidance on various policies


• Coordinating with other members of the Regulatory Compliance team on various client deliverables related to the Code of Ethics

Our Ideal Candidate

• Is able to thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment and prioritize under tight deadlines


• Has the ability to prioritize and effectively manage competing priorities and projects


• Is a self-starter that works proactively and thinks both strategically and tactically


• Is knowledgeable of, and experienced with, industry best practices in compliance surrounding Code of Ethics programs


• Identifies opportunities to improve existing processes and procedures


• Maintains a superior work ethic, has strong analytical and organizational skills and a strong attention to detail


• Has excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and is able to work collaboratively with various levels of the organization

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of regulatory compliance experience at an established investment manager


• Familiarity of the regulatory policies and regulatory environment applicable to investment managers, particularly specialized in the Firm's Code of Ethics


• Bachelor's Degree

We maintain a friendly, team-oriented environment and place a high value on professionalism, attitude and initiative.

Arrowstreet Capital is a Boston-based systematic investment firm that manages global equity portfolios for institutional investors around the world.

Arrowstreet Capital is an equal opportunity employment firm. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender identity, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, medical condition, disability, veteran or military status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Arrowstreet Capital is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability, contact us to discuss the nature of your request and contact information.

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