Sr. Director, Fund Compliance

Digital Realty; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive packages

Excellent benefits

Development opportunities

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Sr. Director of Fund Compliance in Dallas, TX. This role involves overseeing regulatory compliance for real estate investment funds, ensuring adherence to laws, and managing compliance frameworks. The position requires strong stakeholder management and regulatory knowledge, with a focus on innovation and growth within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of compliance experience at a registered investment adviser or law firm.
• Experience practicing law regarding registered investment companies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compliance frameworks for real estate investment funds.
• Monitor regulatory developments and update policies accordingly.
• Manage AML/KYC policies and ensure compliance with various laws.

Skills

Compliance

Regulatory Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

J.D.

M.A.

M.S.

MBA

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Job Description

Position Title: Sr. Director, Fund Compliance

Location: Dallas, TX

Your role

The Fund Compliance Sr Director will be a key part of Digital Realty’s global Legal Risk Sustainability Compliance (LRSC) Team. This role involves developing, implementing, and overseeing the regulatory compliance framework for Digital Realty’s real estate investment funds. The Sr Director will ensure adherence to laws and regulations related to fund management, including securities laws, sanctions laws, AML regulations, investor protection standards, and data privacy laws. They will provide strategic oversight of compliance programs, manage regulatory requirements, support audits, reporting, and risk mitigation, and ensure quality assurance processes are effectively managed to proactively identify regulatory risks.

What You’ll Do

Regulatory Compliance and Oversight

• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance frameworks for real estate investment funds, ensuring adherence to U.S. securities laws, AIFMD, and other global regulations.
• Monitor regulatory developments, assess impacts, and update policies and procedures accordingly.
• Manage AML/KYC policies, including compliance with the USA PATRIOT Act, Bank Secrecy Act, FATF, anti-bribery laws, and OFAC sanctions.
• Stay updated on regulatory and industry developments relevant to SEC and registered investment advisers, collaborating with legal and business partners.
• Manage political contributions policies and procedures.

Stakeholder Management and Built-In Compliance

• Establish and maintain relationships with business partners, providing guidance on compliance matters.
• Oversee integration of compliance controls into back-office operations, ensuring data protection and privacy standards.
• Research and escalate compliance concerns, assisting in remediation.
• Collaborate on enterprise-wide compliance projects, including investor questionnaires.
• Support team processes, reviews, and reporting to governance bodies.
• Test and monitor effectiveness of controls and develop training initiatives.
• Ensure compliance of marketing and communication materials.

What You’ll Need

• 5+ years of compliance experience at a registered investment adviser, law firm, or investment consulting firm. Experience practicing law regarding registered investment companies is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree and J.D. required; advanced degrees such as M.A., M.S., MBA are preferred.
• Experience reviewing compliance certifications, agreements, and regulatory documents to identify gaps and opportunities.
• High knowledge of SEC and state securities regulations, including research and interpretation skills.
• Knowledge of investment products and securities.

A Bit About Us

Digital Realty provides data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions worldwide. PlatformDIGITAL offers a secure data meeting place and innovative architecture for managing Data Gravity challenges. With over 300 facilities across 50+ metros in 28 countries, we connect data communities globally. Visit digitalrealty.com or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

A Bit About Our Digital Legal Team

Our legal team operates in a complex global environment, supporting compliance across jurisdictions and handling contracts. We collaborate across departments to meet diverse challenges.

What We Can Offer You

Join a passionate, supportive, and inclusive team committed to innovation and growth. We offer development opportunities and a rewarding career environment.

Our Compensation Philosophy

We offer competitive packages, excellent benefits, and recognize contributions aligned with company values and goals.

This is an exciting time to join us. Apply now and shape our future.

Notes

These statements describe the general nature of the role and are not exhaustive. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, or other protected statuses. Please do not send unsolicited resumes; we are not responsible for fees related to referrals.