Compliance Officer, IAS / Registered Funds - Associate

iCapital
New York, NY
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with registered fund compliance experience and strong regulatory knowledge, comfortable with managing compliance responsibilities and collaborating across teams. The role is based in New York and involves a hybrid work arrangement with in-office days.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with registered fund compliance experience and ability to translate complex regulations into business practices
    — “Able to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business guidance and effective compliance controls”
  • Professionals with a background in the Investment Company Act and Advisers Act, and experience in closed-end or interval funds
    — “Strong knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Rule 38a-1”
  • Individuals who can manage compliance testing and SEC examination processes independently
    — “Perform compliance monitoring and testing under Sec. 206(4)-7 and applicable requirements”

Things to consider

  • The role requires in-office presence for four days a week despite some remote flexibility
    — “Employees in this role will work in the office Monday-Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with SEC examinations and sub-adviser oversight on your resume
    — “Support SEC examinations and regulatory inquiries, including document production and preparation of responses”
  • Emphasize your ability to work across departments and provide compliance guidance
    — “Partnering effectively with Legal, Marketing, Fund Management, Investments, Finance, and Product”
  • Demonstrate your ability to handle multiple compliance responsibilities and escalate issues appropriately
    — “Able to manage assigned compliance responsibilities, exercise sound judgment, and escalate potential issues appropriately”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • support the compliance program for registered fund platform
  • manage key responsibilities independently
  • partner effectively with cross-functional teams
Typical background
2-4 years of compliance, legal, regulatory, audit, or financial services experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Registered Fund ComplianceInvestment Company Act Of 1940Investment Advisers Act Of 1940Compliance TestingSEC Examinations

Preferred

Registered Closed-end FundsInterval FundsAlternative InvestmentsPrivate-market Strategies

Stack & domain

Registered Fund ComplianceInvestment Company Act Of 1940Investment Advisers Act Of 1940Compliance TestingSEC ExaminationsService-provider OversightAnalyticalOrganizationalWrittenVerbal CommunicationFinanceLegalRegulatory

About the role

Original posting from iCapital via Greenhouse

About the Role 

iCapital is seeking a Registered Funds Compliance Associate to support the compliance program for its registered fund platform. This role will focus on regulatory oversight, compliance testing, marketing review and advising business partners on matters arising under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Investment Advisers Act of 1940. The ideal candidate has hands-on registered fund compliance experience and can independently manage key responsibilities while partnering effectively with Legal, Marketing, Fund Management, Investments, Finance, and Product. 

Responsibilities 

Support the administration and enhancement of compliance programs for registered investment companies, including interval and closed-end funds. 

Review registered fund filings, marketing materials, and client communications. 

Perform compliance monitoring and testing under Sec. 206(4)-7 and applicable requirements under the Advisers Act and Investment Company Act. 

Assist with regulatory risk assessments and updates to compliance policies and procedures. 

Assist with oversight of sub-advisers, administrators, custodians, transfer agents, distributors, and other key fund service providers. 

Support SEC examinations and regulatory inquiries, including document production and preparation of responses. 

Qualifications 

Bachelor's degree is required; JD, MBA, or other advanced degree is a plus 

2–4 years of relevant compliance, legal, regulatory, audit, or financial services experience 

Strong knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Rule 38a-1 

Familiar with the Investment Advisers Act and adviser compliance requirements 

Experience with registered closed-end funds, interval funds, alternative investments, or private-market strategies is preferred 

Experience with compliance testing, SEC examinations, and/or service-provider oversight is preferred 

Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills 

Able to manage assigned compliance responsibilities, exercise sound judgment, and escalate potential issues appropriately 

Able to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business guidance and effective compliance controls 

Benefits 

The base salary range for this role is $ 90,000 to $ 115,000.  iCapital offers a compensation package which includes salary, equity for all full-time employees, and an annual performance bonus. Employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes an employer matched retirement plan, generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental, vision, telemedicine, and virtual mental health counseling, parental leave, and unlimited paid time off (PTO). 

We believe the best ideas and innovation happen when we are together. Employees in this role will work in the office Monday-Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday.  

For additional information on iCapital, please visit https://www.icapitalnetwork.com/about-us   X: @icapitalnetwork | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/icapital-network-inc | Awards Disclaimer: https://www.icapitalnetwork.com/about-us/recognition/ 

iCapital is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Source: iCapital careers (Greenhouse)

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