Senior Associate, Compliance

Job Description Summary

For over forty years, HarbourVest has been home to a committed team of professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to deliver impactful solutions to our clients and investing partners. As our global firm grows, we continue to add individuals who seek a collaborative, open-door culture that values diversity and innovative thinking.

In our collegial environment that’s marked by low turnover and high energy, you’ll be inspired to grow and thrive. Here, you will be encouraged to build on your strengths and acquire new skills and experiences.

We are committed to fostering an environment of inclusion that promotes mutual respect among all employees. Understanding and valuing these differences optimizes the potential of both the individual and the firm.

HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer.

This position will be a hybrid work arrangement. You will receive 18 remote workdays per quarter to use at your discretion, subject to manager approval. For example, you may choose to work in the office 4 days per week and take one remote day weekly (typically 13 weeks per quarter), leaving 5 additional remote days to be used as needed.

Reporting to the Head of Monitoring, Testing and Controls, the Senior Associate will assist with HarbourVest’s global Compliance program, with particular emphasis on supporting HarbourVest’s Core Compliance team.

• 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

• 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.

• 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

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

Experience

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

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Salary Range

This USD base salary range represents only one component of total compensation for this role and is provided in accordance with local requirements. This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, which is determined based on individual and overall firm performance. In addition to salary and bonus, total compensation may include eligibility for long-term reward programs and a comprehensive total rewards package that may include retirement, health, insurance, paid time off, and wellness programs. Our total rewards offerings are influenced by several business factors, and eligibility for certain components will vary by position and geography. Please note the posted ranges do not apply outside the U.S. and should not be converted to other currencies as a proxy for compensation in other countries.