Full Job Description
The individuals in these positions should have current or recent experience as a private funds focused examiner or attorney with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Responsibilities include conducting mock regulatory examinations and compliance program reviews.
What you'll do:
• Lead or assist all aspects of mock regulatory examinations and compliance program reviews including for some of ACA's largest and most complex clients (e.g., preparing document requests, reviewing documents, conducting testing and interviews, identifying deficiencies, making recommendations and drafting reports).
• Identify, develop and generate business opportunities across the whole ACA enterprise to provide a more comprehensive offering of services to new and existing clients (including by serving as a subject matter expert on commercial calls).
• Increase ACA's brand awareness by writing articles, speaking/presenting at industry conferences, and/or making internal or client presentations on key topics.
• Identify, manage and/or support ACA special projects and internal initiatives.
To qualify for the role you must have:
• Bachelor's degree.
• Current or recent private funds related experience as an examiner or attorney with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
• At least 7years of industry experience.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant federal securities laws and associated rules and regulatory positions thereunder.
• Executive presence - a professional who interacts effortlessly with regulators and high-profile clients.
Ideally, you'll also have:
• Experience within the SEC's Private Funds Unit (PFU).
• Major or concentration in compliance, law, business, accounting, finance, and/or economics preferred.
• Supervisory or other leadership experience.
Skills and attributes for success:
• Demonstrated leadership and professional integrity.
• Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to new ACA initiatives and changing client needs.
• Ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgments on matters of significance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced individual and small team environment.
• Ability to establish, maintain and grow effective working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Highly motivated and goal-oriented; proactive in one's own education and career progression; volunteers for and shows initiative on both internal and external projects and tasks.
• Dedicated to upholding ACA's high-quality standards and customer service focus.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and comfortable working in a tech-enabled environment. Understanding web-based technology applications and willingness to provide input on enhancements and new solutions.
• Willing to travel.
Supervisory duties summary:
• Supervise, train, evaluate, oversee, and provide feedback to colleagues (as needed).
What working at ACA offers:
We offer a very competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Our Total Rewards packages for these positions include base compensation, bonus compensation, as well as medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options as well as a flexible work environment. You'll also be granted time off for designated ACA Paid Holidays, Summer Fridays, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We also offer unique benefits such as Student Debt Forgiveness and Pet Insurance.