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Loomis, Sayles & Company

Portfolio Compliance Specialist

Loomis, Sayles & Company, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Loomis Sayles is a performance-driven active asset management company that seeks to identify exceptional investment opportunities on behalf of institutional and retail clients worldwide. Founded in 1926, Loomis Sayles currently oversees approximately $413 billion in assets under management (as of 30 June 2025) for global clients spanning more than 50 countries.

We foster a culture of entrepreneurialism, where all employees are empowered and encouraged to develop themselves and their ideas. Our culture centers on our shared IDEALS, the core characteristics of who we aspire to be as employees and an organization.

About The Role Loomis Sayles is committed to the continual improvement of our performance, processes and people. As part of this commitment, we are looking to hire an enthusiastic and passionate candidate, eager to contribute to our continued success through the following employment opportunity.

Loomis Sayles has implemented the Charles River Compliance System (“CRD”) to automate its compliance with its clients' guidelines and restrictions. This function plays a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance and client trust.

Job Responsibilities

Daily monitoring of compliance alerts in CRD and analysis of client investment guidelines to determine if a guideline breach has occurred

Work with investment professionals (portfolio managers, portfolio specialists and/or client portfolio managers) to resolve guideline issues

Assist the compliance manager in reviewing, analyzing and interpreting restrictions found in client contracts, guidelines, amendments and other correspondence

Assist the compliance manager in coding client investment guidelines into CRD

Assist the compliance manager in testing client restrictions as they are input into CRD, providing feedback and solutions for issues that arise

Prepare materials to assist with ongoing client investment guideline reviews

Complete or assist in the completion of risk mitigation checklists related to critical operational risk areas for new and existing accounts

Assist in internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to compliance related inquiries

Support members of the Compliance Department with various ongoing tasks

Provide administrative support to members of the compliance team – scheduling meetings, document formatting support, spreadsheet data entry, electronic document filing and maintenance support, etc.

This position requires commuting to the Boston office 3 days a week, from Tuesday to Thursday.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

At least 1-3 years of investment guideline experience

CRD experience or another automated guideline compliance system experience is required

Ability to work independently on several tasks and projects simultaneously

Excellent oral and written communications, organizational and time management skills

Strong computer skills are essential, particularly proficiency in Excel (including V-Lookup and handling large datasets)

A keen attention to detail is essential

EEOC and Diversity Statement Loomis Sayles is deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce in which talented individuals can realize their full potential and contribute to our growth and success. Please consider applying for this role even if your work history and skillset doesn’t completely match the job description. We believe creativity, tenacity and humility are as valuable as specific skills that can be practiced and perfected on the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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