Partner 16, Compliance Analyst

a16z•San Francisco, CA

19h•$134,000 - $156,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The a16z Compliance Team is looking for a Compliance Analyst to join their group and own the regulatory requirements related to the Firm’s core compliance needs. This individual will be a cross-functional contributor, working with employees across the firm on highly sensitive matters related to pre-clearance of personal trades, execution of the firm-wide training program, completion of Firm regulatory filings, facilitation of our annual review, and updates and questions regarding the Firm’s compliance manual. The role will also include oversight of external compliance consultants. The Compliance Analyst will report directly to the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer. This role requires an in-office presence 2 days a week in either our Menlo Park or San Francisco, CA office.

Requirements

Must have bachelor’s degree
Must have between 3-5 years of experience in financial services (or consulting or project management in Tech)
Must have extensive experience working in regulatory compliance with registered investment advisers
Strong motivation and ability to be a self-starter with a positive outlook and desire to solve problems
Curiosity and a desire to learn new concepts, processes, products and regulations
Strong analytical skills with an ability to understand complex processes and workflows
Sound judgment and an ability to identify and escalate issues effectively and appropriately
Exceptional organizational skills and a high degree of attention to detail
An understanding of and strong focus on the mechanics of a control environment, including escalation and risk-related issues
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks simultaneously in a timely and effective manner
Low ego, high empathy, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with diverse teams

Nice To Haves

Graduate Degree (JD) or equivalent (CFA), a plus

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with other internal teams such as Human Resources, Operations, Finance, and others to build controls to meet regulatory requirements
Assist in the administration of the Firm’s Code of Ethics
Operationalize customary compliance tasks in order to achieve scale across the program
Assist in the analysis of potential material non-public information in order to maintain and monitor the Firm’s restricted list and information barriers
Recommend, design and administer regular and firm-wide compliance training
Identify, monitor and document compliance issues that require follow-up and facilitate the resolution of breaches