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Waystone

Director - Compliance Solutions

Waystone, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Director - Compliance Solutions

– Waystone

Waystone leads the way in specialist services for the asset management industry. Partnering with institutional investors, investment funds and asset managers, Waystone builds, supports and protects investment structures and strategies worldwide. With over 20 years’ experience and a comprehensive range of specialist services, Waystone serves assets under management in excess of $2 trillion.

As a Director, you will be a key client contact throughout their compliance process. Associate Directors handle basic drafting tasks related to SEC and CFTC filings and compliance manuals; you will lead similar activities and conduct regular reviews of client compliance programs. Directors manage SEC examinations and draft basic responses to findings with executive teams.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Maintain Code of Ethics programs for clients

Conduct and assist with annual review obligations, including electronic communications surveillance

Prepare regulatory correspondence for SEC, CFTC, and Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) examinations and inquiries

Complete and assist in registration projects for RIA, ERA, and BD clients

Prepare regulatory filings such as Form ADV, Section 13 filings, Form PF, Form PQR, among others

Conduct regular reviews of compliance programs including anti-money laundering

Travel as required (estimated Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations can be made.

Education

An internationally recognized professional qualification

Experience

7+ years’ experience working in financial services as a fund or broker deal accountant or legal or compliance professional

Experience or technical understanding of trading strategies and the financial markets is highly desirable

Excellent English language skills, both written and oral

Experience with Microsoft Office, including excellent Excel skills is desirable

Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze and interpret basic data with a keen eye for detail

Self-starters with strong independent motivation and the ability to thrive in an independent work environment

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