Portfolio Compliance

Arrowstreet Capital•Boston, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Portfolio Compliance team is responsible for negotiating, establishing, interpreting and monitoring investment guidelines and the associated complex trading rules that are applicable to the firm and its clients. The team partners with our portfolio management and investment services teams to support new investment initiatives across the firm’s global equity and derivative trading strategies and across developed, emerging and frontier markets. The Portfolio Compliance team also works closely with the firm’s regulatory compliance, legal, and client relationship teams on regulatory and contractual matters relating to trading activities. We are seeking an experienced professional with an interest in automation and technology-enabled solutions to contribute to our team. The position will provide an individual with opportunities to apply their experience and analytical skills to a wide variety of projects and technological enhancements.

Requirements

1-3 years of experience in the asset management industry, preferably at an established investment manager
Experience contributing to automation initiatives
Working knowledge of equity and derivative instruments
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and prioritize under tight deadlines
Self-starter that works proactively and thinks both strategically and tactically
Keen interest in the use of technology to drive innovation and efficiency, including via AI tools and capabilities
Experience contributing to automation initiatives and AI-enable technology solutions
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Effectively collaborates across teams/functions
Excellent communication skills – oral and written

Responsibilities

Evaluate proposed trades for compliance with applicable investment guidelines set forth by client contracts, offering memorandums and applicable regulations.
Review and analyze daily portfolio compliance alerts and warning reports.
Contribute to portfolio rebalance sessions.
Support the proper set-up of client guidelines and client restrictions within the compliance system.
Identify, test and implement systematic enhancements to existing workflows.
Collaborate with team members and cross-functionally to support new investment initiatives and compliance with regulatory changes including developing, testing and implementing automated solutions to address new operational requirements.
Analyze client guidelines and restrictions in support of new portfolio management initiatives.