Fund Formation & Compliance Lead — Private Markets Tech

Opto Investments, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

401k retirement savings plan

Learning, Fitness and Commuter stipnds

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Opto Investments, Inc. is seeking an experienced fund formation specialist to drive private fund platform projects, regulatory initiatives, and tech-enabled enhancements within the legal function.

Ideal candidates have law-firm or in-house investment funds experience, strong project management and exceptional communication. This is a high-exposure, onsite role based in New York City with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to own processes with minimal oversight.
• At least 3 years experience with a major law firm or in-house legal department on investment funds.
• Ability to identify inefficiencies and implement tech-enabled solutions.
• Strong time management and ability to handle urgent, high-volume work.

Responsibilities

• Advising on legal and regulatory matters related to private funds formation, marketing and operation.
• Project managing complex assignments and regulatory initiatives across multiple stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams to create efficiencies through tech solutions and process improvements.
• Support investor onboarding, queries, and fund lifecycle processes.
• Conduct legal research and due diligence on securities laws and regulations.
• Act as liaison between company, outside counsel, vendors and other parties.
• Prepare and file regulatory documentation such as Form ADV, Form D, Blue Sky.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Fund formation experience

Project management

Tech-minded

Education

J.D. or advanced degree

Job description

Opto Investments, Inc. is seeking an experienced fund formation specialist to drive private fund platform projects, regulatory initiatives, and tech-enabled enhancements within the legal function.

Ideal candidates have law-firm or in-house investment funds experience, strong project management and exceptional communication. This is a high-exposure, onsite role based in New York City with comprehensive benefits.