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Cambridge Associates · 1 day ago

Team Leader, Portfolio Compliance

Cambridge Associates is a leading global investment firm that helps clients manage custom investment portfolios. The Team Leader will oversee a team of Compliance Associates to ensure adherence to investment guidelines and regulatory requirements while promoting team development and operational excellence.

FinanceFinancial ServicesService IndustryVenture Capital

Responsibilities

Proactively engage with the team and the wider firm, demonstrating and promoting CA Values
Mentor, coach, and provide constructive feedback to junior team members, fostering their development
Lead by example as a subject matter expert on compliance systems, processes, policies, and models
Structure and facilitate productive meetings, encouraging open communication and diverse viewpoints
Invest in ongoing training and support for team members, ensuring continuous learning and growth
Supervise and mentor a team of associates, ensuring high standards of compliance monitoring and reporting
Oversee the creation and maintenance of Excel models for pre- and post-trade compliance
Ensure all transaction-based compliance issues are investigated, documented, and reported accurately and on schedule
Remove barriers and obstacles that hinder the team from achieving results
Provide coverage and support for team members during absences
Ensure thorough understanding and adherence to client investment policy statements and internal firm policies
Support the Portfolio Compliance Manager in identifying risks and proposing policy amendments
Coordinate with other departments to complete regulatory filings in a timely manner
Collaborate with external partners and service provides to ensure compliance standards are consistently met
Serve as a policy resource for investment, legal, management, and operational teams
Represent the team outside of Portfolio Compliance, acting as an ambassador and point of contact
Respond to ad hoc requests and provide compliance expertise as needed
Strive to refine and improve existing systems and procedures for ongoing process development and robustness
Stay current on industry trends through research, networking and conference attendance
Promote best practices and process improvements within the team

Qualification

Investment complianceMicrosoft ExcelPortfolio constructionCompliance softwareAnalytical skillsLeadership experienceCommunication skillsProblem solvingTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, finance or a related field with strong academic performance
5+ years of relevant experience in financial services, ideally in investment compliance or audit
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong quantitative, analytical and communication skills
Advanced knowledge of portfolio construction and asset allocation across multiple asset classes
Demonstrated problem solving ability, multi-tasking and sound judgement
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Leadership experience or demonstrated ability to mentor and guide others
Open-mindedness, positive attitude and ability to facilitate open communication

Preferred

Experience with compliance software (e.g., Charles River, Bloomberg AIM, Eze Castle) is a plus

Benefits

Annual performance-based bonus
Comprehensive, competitive benefits package

Company

Cambridge Associates

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Cambridge Associates is an investment firm that helps endowments and foundations, and pension plans to manage custom investment portfolios.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Sofina
2018-05-16Private Equity

Leadership Team

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David Druley
Chief Executive Officer and Board Member
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Alex Koriath
Head of the European Pension Practice
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