Associate, Compliance

Future Standard; Darien, Philadelphia (CT, Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Standard is seeking an Associate in Darien, CT (or Philadelphia, PA) to support the Compliance team in interpreting regulatory requirements, monitoring frameworks, and advising business lines to mitigate risk. The role emphasizes aligning daily operations with federal, state, and international standards.

Responsibilities include supervising the compliance program, maintaining manuals, overseeing ethics and trading policies, assisting with regulatory filings, and coordinating training

Qualifications

• 4+ years in SEC-registered investment advisor or compliance advisory firm.
• Proactive, self-starter with strong analytical ability and discretion.
• Ability to write policies and compliance footnotes.
• Working knowledge of major financial regulations (Investment Advisers Act, Investment Company Act, Securities Exchange Act, Dodd-Frank, BSA/AML/OFAC, FINRA rules).
• Comfortable handling multiple tasks in a fast-growing environment.
• Experience with MNPI rules and expert network monitoring preferred.
• Knowledge of SEC private fund requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 - Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising/analyzing the firm’s compliance program and advocate for a strong culture of compliance.
• Maintain firm’s Compliance Manual and perform annual compliance assessment.
• Monitor employees' compliance with Code of Ethics and trading policies.
• Aid in regulatory filings such as Form PF, 13F, 13H, 13G, ADV.
• Ensure compliance in regulatory matters across business development and investor relations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices to develop effective policies.
• Draft, update, and maintain compliance policies and written supervisory procedures (WSPs).
• Coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries, audits, and examinations; liaise with external counsel.
• Monitor cybersecurity including penetration testing and disaster recovery exercises.
• Coordinate firm-wide compliance training including sexual harassment and cybersecurity training.
• Review marketing collateral and investor materials for advertising compliance.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Policy drafting

Strong written communication

Proactive/self-starter

Multitasking under deadlines

Executive judgment

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Compliance team is looking to add an Associate to their team in Darien, CT or Philadelphia, PA. The opportunity is responsible for interpreting complex regulatory requirements, implementing monitoring frameworks, and advising business lines to mitigate legal, operational and reputational risk, and ensure that daily operations align with applicable federal, state, and international standards.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE IS EXPECTED TO:

• Assist in supervising/analyzing the firm’s compliance program and advocating for a strong culture of compliance with all employees
• Maintain firm’s Compliance Manual and perform annual compliance assessment
• Monitor employee’s compliance with firm’s Code of Ethics, including personal trading policies
• Aid in regulatory filings, such as Form PF, 13F, 13H, 13G, ADV, etc.
• Ensure compliance in regulatory matters throughout the business development and investor relations processes
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices to further develop effective compliance policies and procedures
• Draft, update, and maintain comprehensive compliance policies and written supervisory procedures (WSPs) to reflect evolving rules and industry best practices.
• Coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries, audits, and routine examinations from regulatory authorities (e.g., SEC, FINRA, CFTC/NFA, state regulators); liaise with external legal counsel as needed.
• Monitor cybersecurity of the firm, including penetration/vulnerability testing, disaster recovery testing and mock-phishing exercises
• Coordinate firm-wide compliance training, sexual harassment training and cybersecurity training
• Review marketing collateral, RFP submissions, investor presentations, and product launch materials to ensure adherence to advertising and marketing rules.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience working at an SEC-registered investment advisor and/or a compliance advisory firm
• The candidate must be proactive, a self-starter and possess strong analytical acumen, sound executive judgment, discretion in handling sensitive investigations, and excellent written communication for drafting policies and formal regulatory correspondence.
• Ability to write policies and prepare footnote/compliance disclosures
• Working knowledge of key financial regulations, such as the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Investment Company Act of 1940, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Dodd-Frank, BSA/AML/OFAC, or FINRA Conduct Rules.
• Must be comfortable wearing several hats and juggling diverse requests
• Ability to comfortably handle pressures and deadlines of a high-growth, fast-paced and demanding environment
• Knowledge of MNPI rules and expert network monitoring is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of SEC private fund requirements
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work under time pressure
• Ability to interface with multiple systems to acquire needed information
• Confidence to interact with all levels of management, both internally and external

Future Standard is a global alternative asset manager serving institutional and private wealth clients, investing across private equity, credit, real estate and infrastructure. With a 30+ year track record of value creation and $94 billion in assets under management, we back the business owners and financial sponsors that drive growth and innovation across the middle market, transforming untapped potential into durable value.

Total AUM estimated as of March 31, 2026.

Future Standard is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Future Standard does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or search firms. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement is property of Future Standard and no fee will be paid.

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