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HarbourVest Partners · 22 hours ago

Senior Associate, Compliance

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$93K/yr - $131K/yr

5+ years exp

HarbourVest Partners is a global firm that values diversity and innovative thinking. The Senior Associate will assist with the global Compliance program, focusing on the Core Compliance team, and will support the Compliance testing program and drafting of Compliance responses.

Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesVenture Capital

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support Compliance testing program by identifying risk-based review objectives, scope and testing strategies to assess adequacy and effectiveness of compliance program policies and controls

Assist in drafting and reviewing Compliance responses to due diligence, RFP, and client service requests

Proactively document and evaluate controls maintained by the Firm and identify enhancement opportunities

Conduct surveillance activities, including coordination with external service providers

Coordinate the compilation of Compliance quarterly and annual metrics

Assist in drafting the annual Compliance 206(4)-7 and 38a-1 reports

Assist in the development, deployment and updating of Compliance policies and procedures

Oversee the global Compliance training program calendar, assist with the development of targeted training content and the delivery of training to employees, including support of automated training tools

And other responsibilities as required

Qualification

Compliance program knowledgeSecurities laws understandingRisk assessment skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsDocumentation diligenceTeam collaborationProblem solvingTime management

Required

Pro-active, upbeat, self-assured professional with high personal integrity and ability to develop good interpersonal relationships with others

Familiar with the business and administrative services provided by investment advisers and compliance support for such services

Collaborative and supportive team member

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with a focus on execution

Passion for the mission of the company and for its diverse and inclusive culture

General understanding of securities laws, rules and regulations applicable to registered investment advisers, private fund offerings and registered investment companies, including the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, Regulation D, the SEC Marketing Rule and the FINRA Communication Rules

Can comprehend and effectively communicate technical regulatory requirements to others

Self-motivated, with strong organizational and time management skills

Proven ability to manage multiple and often competing priorities, adept at problem solving, identifying creative solutions, driving to decisions, and deliver results consistently

Considerable personal experience communicating, interacting, and establishing effective relationships with professionals, including executive management, sometimes in difficult situations

Understands the necessity to adequately document all work and is diligent

5+ years of experience in compliance, legal, or audit roles within financial services, preferably in an investment adviser organization

Preferred

Bachelor of Arts (B.A) or equivalent experience, preferably with a concentration in law, business, or finance

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Long-term reward programs

Comprehensive total rewards package

Retirement

Health

Insurance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Company

HarbourVest Partners

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HarbourVest Partners is a private markets firm providing solutions to help clients invest in primary funds, real assets, and private credit.

Founded in 1982

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.harbourvest.com

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