AVP, Compliance

Harrison Street • Chicago, IL

1d • $125,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Harrison Street Asset Management ("HSAM") is a leading global alternative investment management firm focused on real estate, infrastructure, and credit strategies across North America and Europe. Headquartered in Chicago, Toronto, and London with offices across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, the firm has over $108 billion in assets under management on behalf of institutional investors and registered investment advisors globally. Founded on a culture of innovation, HSAM is an early mover in alternative real estate and mid-market infrastructure. Today, the firm’s global team, consisting of more than 520 professionals, is committed to creating long-term value through deep sector expertise and forward-thinking strategies. Responsibilities: Serve as a thought leader on compliance matters, including AI, cybersecurity and data privacy Assist in the management of all aspects of the compliance program including onboarding and offboarding employees into the compliance system, and address employee questions around the Code of Ethics Maintain all records of compliance regarding pre-clearance approvals and marketing reviews Manage compliance operations related to marketing reviews, pre-clearance approvals and recordkeeping Provide dedicated compliance support to the firm and partner with external regulatory advisers Support preparation and response efforts for SEC audits and other regulatory inquiries Support the annual compliance review and back test different compliance policies; continually assess the compliance policies and procedures, and drive implementation of policy enhancements Collaborate closely with the Accounting & Portfolio Management teams on regulatory reporting requirements Leverage data analytics to identify trends, gaps and opportunities for program improvement Other duties as assigned Requirements: Working knowledge of the Advisers Act, insider trading, anti-money laundering laws, anti-bribery and corruption rules, and conflicts of interest Experience managing SEC audits and regulatory communications Fluency with the FINRA IARD system and SEC filings including Form ADV and Form PF Expertise with the EDGAR system and Form D filings Highly organized, proactive, solutions-oriented thinker, with a passion for compliance and helping a growing firm navigate evolving rules and regulations Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills 5+ years of advanced compliance experience at a financial services firm Expertise with the FINRA IARD system to input annual Form ADV and Form PF Knowledge with compliance monitoring systems, such as ComplianceAlpha or ComplySci and technology solutions Experience with private equity, fund management, and/or real estate strongly preferred $125,000 - $200,000 a year For Illinois Only: The expected base salary range for this position is $125,000 to $200,000. Actual salaries may vary based on a number of factors, including skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, total compensation at Harrison Street includes a generous discretionary bonus, along with a comprehensive range of benefits — including medical, financial, and wellness programs — designed to support our employees both professionally and personally. Harrison Street is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions, please contact our ADA Accessible Line at [phone] or [email protected] . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Harrison Street does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Harrison Street will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Harrison Street.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the Advisers Act, insider trading, anti-money laundering laws, anti-bribery and corruption rules, and conflicts of interest
• Experience managing SEC audits and regulatory communications
• Fluency with the FINRA IARD system and SEC filings including Form ADV and Form PF
• Expertise with the EDGAR system and Form D filings
• Highly organized, proactive, solutions-oriented thinker, with a passion for compliance and helping a growing firm navigate evolving rules and regulations
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
• 5+ years of advanced compliance experience at a financial services firm
• Expertise with the FINRA IARD system to input annual Form ADV and Form PF
• Knowledge with compliance monitoring systems, such as ComplianceAlpha or ComplySci and technology solutions

Nice To Haves

• Experience with private equity, fund management, and/or real estate strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as a thought leader on compliance matters, including AI, cybersecurity and data privacy
• Assist in the management of all aspects of the compliance program including onboarding and offboarding employees into the compliance system, and address employee questions around the Code of Ethics
• Maintain all records of compliance regarding pre-clearance approvals and marketing reviews
• Manage compliance operations related to marketing reviews, pre-clearance approvals and recordkeeping
• Provide dedicated compliance support to the firm and partner with external regulatory advisers
• Support preparation and response efforts for SEC audits and other regulatory inquiries
• Support the annual compliance review and back test different compliance policies; continually assess the compliance policies and procedures, and drive implementation of policy enhancements
• Collaborate closely with the Accounting & Portfolio Management teams on regulatory reporting requirements
• Leverage data analytics to identify trends, gaps and opportunities for program improvement
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• generous discretionary bonus
• comprehensive range of benefits — including medical, financial, and wellness programs — designed to support our employees both professionally and personally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed