Investment Compliance Analyst

Moneta Group Investment Advisors LLC•Clayton, MO

About The Position

The Investment Compliance Analyst supports the Investment and Compliance Departments in ensuring client portfolios and investment operations align with regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and best-execution standards. This role leads the firm’s Cheapest Share Class oversight program and conducts ongoing manager fee analysis to protect client outcomes, working closely with the CIO and Investment leadership on compliance-related projects and initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related concentration required
3-5 years of relevant experience in compliance, accounting, or investment operations required
Working knowledge of RIA compliance requirements, share class structures, and investment manager fee arrangements
Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to review data for discrepancies and communicate findings clearly
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Bloomberg, Claude
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter or Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) also considered

Responsibilities

Leads the firm’s Cheapest Share Class (CSC) review program, identifying clients holding higher-cost share classes than warranted and coordinating remediation with Compliance and Partner teams.
Conducts ongoing manager fee analysis across investment strategies and vehicles, benchmarking fees against peers and flagging discrepancies, fee creep, or billing errors.
Partners with the CIO and Investment leadership on compliance-related projects and special initiatives, supporting the department’s broader research and operational objectives.
Maintains documentation, workpapers, and audit trails supporting share class and fee review findings for internal and regulatory examination purposes.
Monitors regulatory developments affecting share class selection, fee disclosure, and fiduciary obligations, and translates requirements into department workflows.
Prepares clear, accurate summaries and reporting on CSC and fee analysis findings for the CIO, Compliance, and other stakeholders.
Supports refinement of oversight processes and controls to improve the scalability, accuracy, and efficiency of compliance monitoring.
Serves as a resource to Partner teams on share class appropriateness, fee structures, and related compliance matters.

Benefits

Paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
Employer cost-shared medical and dental insurance
Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, AD&D insurance, and basic life insurance
401k Match – 50% of employee contributions up to 6% of compensation
Discretionary annual profit-sharing bonus
Paid parental leave
Professional development reimbursement
Paid volunteer time off (VTO)
Employee referral incentive bonus program
Onsite wellness programs & rewards
Employee engagement activities