Compliance Associate

Cardea Group; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardea Group in Greenwich, CT is seeking a Compliance Associate to support the Chief Compliance Officer, General Counsel, and COO. This hands-on role offers broad exposure to compliance and operational workflows, ideal for a junior-mid professional building a career in investment management compliance.

You will work closely with senior leaders on daily regulatory filings, employee trading, and process improvements, while developing expertise in Firm-wide compliance programs.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of compliance experience in funds or similar setting.
• Hands-on mindset with willingness to learn.
• Interest in investment management compliance.
• Familiarity with compliance tools like ComplySci is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CCO/GC on day-to-day compliance program tasks.
• Maintain the compliance calendar and review materials.
• Assist with account openings/updates and onboarding tasks.
• Support operational/admin needs across investor relations, marketing, HR as needed.
• Assist with confidentiality agreements and basic paperwork as bandwidth allows.

Skills

Compliance experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Hands-on mentality

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD is 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.