Compliance Analyst

Boston Partners; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Partners, based in Boston, seeks a Compliance Analyst to support its compliance program in the Boston office. The role focuses on reviewing investment guidelines, monitoring reports, and certifications for equity accounts and funds.

You will liaise with trading desks, perform audits, and assist in maintaining policies and procedures, with opportunities for discretionary bonus according to performance and market factors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong analytic and organizational skills with good attention to detail; able to prioritize in fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Word/Excel.
• Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor as position requires interaction with employees throughout the firm, including senior management.
• 1-2 years of related experience; experience in asset management or investment management industry a plus.
• Working knowledge of Charles River IMS Compliance Monitoring and Management system a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing investment guideline review and reporting for a variety of equity accounts, including separately managed institutional portfolios and mutual funds.
• Monitor and review automated exception reports.
• Prepare client guideline certifications on a regular basis and as needed.
• Liaise with equity trading desks to research and resolve client guideline questions and issues.
• Perform periodic audits of policies and procedures.
• Maintain and enhance policies and procedures manuals as warranted.
• Provide backup for compliance staff.
• Complete special projects as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word/Excel

Charles River IMS

Job description

Company Summary

Boston Partners is a global investment advisor with $140 billion in AUM and a longstanding reputation for superior client service. The organization is a premier provider of value equity investment products that are firmly rooted in fundamental research and are based on a disciplined investment philosophy and process. We focus on investing in companies with attractive value characteristics and strong business fundamentals where there is a catalyst for positive change. The firm was founded in 1995 and maintains offices in Boston, New York, California, and London. Boston Partners is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of ORIX Corporation of Japan.

Position

Compliance Analyst

Department

521200 Compliance

Location

Boston

Job Description

Company Summary

Boston Partners is a global investment advisor with $140 billion in AUM and a longstanding reputation for superior client service. The organization is a premier provider of value equity investment products that are firmly rooted in fundamental research and are based on a disciplined investment philosophy and process. We focus on investing in companies with attractive value characteristics and strong business fundamentals where there is a catalyst for positive change. The firm was founded in 1995 and maintains offices in Boston, New York, California, and London. Boston Partners is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of ORIX Corporation of Japan.

We are looking for a Compliance Analyst in our Boston office to support our compliance program and work on a variety of time-sensitive and confidential investment-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing investment guideline review and reporting for a variety of equity accounts, including separately managed institutional portfolios and mutual funds.
• Monitor and review automated exception reports.
• Prepare client guideline certifications on a regular basis and as needed.
• Liaise with equity trading desks to research and resolve client guideline questions and issues.
• Perform periodic audits of policies and procedures.
• Maintain and enhance policies and procedures manuals as warranted.
• Provide backup for compliance staff.
• Complete special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong analytic and organizational skills with good attention to detail; able to prioritize in fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Word/Excel.
• Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor as position requires interaction with employees throughout the firm, including senior management.
• 1-2 years of related experience; experience in asset management or investment management industry a plus.
• Working knowledge of Charles River IMS Compliance Monitoring and Management system a plus.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $65,000-$75,000.

It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certification obtained. Market and Firm factors are also considered.

In addition to the base salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.