About the Position:
Our client, a global private markets investment manager, is actively seeking a regulatory/compliance paralegal to join its Chicago office as a Senior Associate. This established, employee-owned firm boasts a positive culture of collaboration and a commitment to professional development, with clients including leading public and corporate pension plans, foundations, endowments, insurance companies, registered investment advisors, and high net worth individuals worldwide. The person in this position will support attorneys on the Compliance team across a range of legal, regulatory, internal monitoring/auditing, and related matters.
Highlights:
100% employee-owned company
Competitive compensation package
Named a best place to work for money management
Hybrid position (2 days in office)
Responsibilities:
Update global regulatory filings calendar, ensuring all deadlines are accurately tracked
Review and submit regulatory filings
Prepare and maintain documentation related to ongoing monitoring efforts (examples include: gift and political contribution logs, reporting of personal investments, revisions to internal securities trading restrictions lists, and compliance with firm's electronic communications policy)
Support audits and regulatory examinations by maintaining spreadsheets and compiling, organizing and reviewing requested documentation
Perform periodic compliance checks
Interact with the firm's lawyers, investment professionals, accountants and other professionals
Identify opportunities for improvement efficiency in filings processes
Perform other ad hoc projects as assigned
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of professional experience, including 2-3 years with a focus on regulatory compliance
Undergraduate degree, preferably with a major related to business administration or law
Experience within private equity and/or asset management strongly preferred
Strong experience with document management systems, Zoom, MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid); Local candidates only
Compensation:
The anticipated base compensation for this position is $105,000 - $140,000.
About Us:
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