Associate, Portfolio Compliance

Cambridge Associates•Boston, MA

5d•$66,800 - $86,800

About The Position

As a unit of the Compliance Department, the Portfolio Compliance Associate is responsible for monitoring portfolios managed by Cambridge Associates Outsourced Chief Investment Officers (OCIOs) for compliance with the firm and client’s investment guidelines.

Requirements

1 - 3 years of relevant work experience within the financial services industry, preferably in an investment compliance or audit environment
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field with a record of high academic achievement
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong quantitative, analytical, and communication skills, as well as a keen attention to detail
Familiarity with the major asset classes and their role in an investment portfolio
Demonstrated problem solving skills, multi-tasking abilities, and sound judgment
A demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with Charles River, Bloomberg AIM, or Eze Castle compliance software is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Establishing a thorough understanding of client investment policy statements, the policies of Cambridge Associates and CA Capital Management
Creating and maintaining appropriate Excel models to monitor portfolio compliance both pre - and post-trade
Ensuring all transaction-based compliance issues are properly investigated, documented, and incorporated into monthly reports
Assist the Portfolio Compliance Manager in proposing policy amendments to address identified risks and/or inefficiencies
Working with other departments within the firm to complete various regulatory filings in a timely manner
Serving as a policy resource to members of the investment, legal, management and operational teams
Providing coverage for absent Portfolio Compliance team members
Staying abreast of industry trends through personal research, networking, and conference attendance
Performing other ad hoc requests as assigned