Compliance Associate

Cardea Group; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardea Group in Greenwich, CT is seeking a Compliance Associate to support the Chief Compliance Officer & General Counsel as well as the Chief Operating Officer in day-to-day compliance and operational workflows. This hands-on role offers broad exposure and is ideal for a junior-mid professional looking to build a career in investment management compliance within a close-knit team.

The role encompasses regulatory filings, employee trading/Code of Ethics coordination, and onboarding tasks,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of compliance experience in funds/administration, or as a paralegal in-house or at a law firm.
• Hands-on attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Demonstrated interest in compliance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CCO/GC and COO on day-to-day compliance program tasks and regulatory filings.
• Maintain the compliance calendar and review marketing materials; assist with Form ADV filings.
• Assist with account openings, updates, and onboarding tasks.
• Support operational/admin needs across investor relations, marketing, office management, and HR.
• As bandwidth allows, help with confidentiality agreements and KYC/AML coordination.

Skills

Compliance experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Learning mindset

Education

JD a plus

Tools

ComplySci

Job description

Compliance Associate (Greenwich, CT)

A leading alternatives investment firm that invests across hedge, private equity, credit is hiring a Compliance professional to support the Chief Compliance Officer & General Counsel as well as Chief Operating Officer across primarily compliance as well as operational workflows. This is a hands-on role with broad exposure, ideal for a junior-mid professional who genuinely wants to build a career in investment management compliance and work in a close knit, collaborative team.

Key Points

• Partner with the CCO/GC on day-to-day compliance program tasks: regulatory filings, ComplySci administration, employee trading/Code of Ethics, restricted list and expert-network compliance.
• Maintain the compliance calendar; review marketing materials; help prepare/submit periodic filings (e.g., Form ADV and related items).
• Assist with account openings/updates and other onboarding tasks.
• Support operational/admin needs across investor relations, marketing, office management, and HR as needed.
• (As bandwidth allows) help with confidentiality agreements, basic entity/Account setup paperwork, and KYC/AML coordination.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience working in compliance at a fund/administrator, compliance consultant or paralegal in house or at a law firm.
• Eager to be hands‑on and continue to learn.
• Demonstrated interest in compliance
• Strong organization, follow-through, and judgment; comfortable with occasional late hours around deadlines.
• JD a plus but not required. Paralegals transitioning into compliance are encouraged to apply.
• Familiarity with ComplySci or similar tools is a plus.