Compliance Officer

The D. E. Shaw Group

$140K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher with strong academic and professional background.
  • 4-8 years experience in compliance, audit, or related roles; financial services experience is a bonus.
  • Strong analytical skills with a comfort in handling data.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for producing clear reports.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and manage cross-functional processes.
  • High motivation with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Creative and strategic thinker.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct compliance testing by interpreting regulatory requirements and documenting findings.
  • Perform regulatory analysis related to investment advisors, evaluating new business initiatives.
  • Monitor third-party service providers for compliance with standards.
  • Prepare and present compliance reports for senior stakeholders.
  • Develop trainings to support compliance initiatives and enhance regulatory awareness.

Benefits

  • Medical and prescription drug coverage.
  • 401(k) contribution matching.
  • Wellness reimbursement.
  • Family building benefits.
  • Charitable gift match program.
Full Job Description
What you'll do day-to-day

  • Conduct compliance testing by interpreting regulatory requirements, designing test plans, coordinating and carrying out reviews, and documenting findings and recommendations.
  • Perform investment adviser-related regulatory analysis, including evaluating the impact of new business initiatives and policy changes.
  • Monitor third-party service providers to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory standards.
  • Prepare and present internal metrics and compliance reports for senior stakeholders.
  • Develop trainings to support compliance initiatives and promote awareness of regulatory obligations across the firm.


What we're looking for

  • A bachelor's degree or higher, with an impressive record of academic and professional achievement.
  • Four to eight years of experience in compliance, audit, or a related legal or operational role; experience at a financial services firm, particularly an investment adviser, is a plus but not required.
  • Keen analytical skills, comfort with numbers and data, and a genuine interest in using technical tools to streamline processes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear reports and materials for senior audiences.
  • Well-developed judgment and discretion, and the ability to manage large processes and coordinate workstreams across legal, compliance, operations, front office, and technology teams.
  • A high level of motivation, a record of taking initiative, well-developed problem-solving skills, and the ability to think creatively and strategically.
  • The expected annual base salary for this position is $140,000 to $180,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.


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