Team Leader, Portfolio Compliance

Cambridge Associates•Boston, MA

4d•$85,600 - $111,200

About The Position

Position Summary: The Team Leader will oversee a team of Compliance Associates responsible for monitoring client portfolios and ensuring adherence to investment guidelines and regulatory requirements. This role requires strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills, as well as a deep understanding of compliance processes within financial services

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or a related field with strong academic performance.
5+ years of relevant experience in financial services, ideally in investment compliance or audit.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong quantitative, analytical and communication skills.
Advanced knowledge of portfolio construction and asset allocation across multiple asset classes.
Demonstrated problem solving ability, multi-tasking and sound judgement.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Leadership experience or demonstrated ability to mentor and guide others.
Open-mindedness, positive attitude and ability to facilitate open communication.

Nice To Haves

Experience with compliance software (e.g., Charles River, Bloomberg AIM, Eze Castle) is a plus

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development Proactively engage with the team and the wider firm, demonstrating and promoting CA Values.
Mentor, coach, and provide constructive feedback to junior team members, fostering their development.
Lead by example as a subject matter expert on compliance systems, processes, policies, and models.
Structure and facilitate productive meetings, encouraging open communication and diverse viewpoints.
Invest in ongoing training and support for team members, ensuring continuous learning and growth.
Management & Oversight Supervise and mentor a team of associates, ensuring high standards of compliance monitoring and reporting.
Oversee the creation and maintenance of Excel models for pre- and post-trade compliance.
Ensure all transaction-based compliance issues are investigated, documented, and reported accurately and on schedule.
Remove barriers and obstacles that hinder the team from achieving results.
Provide coverage and support for team members during absences.
Compliance Operations Ensure thorough understanding and adherence to client investment policy statements and internal firm policies.
Support the Portfolio Compliance Manager in identifying risks and proposing policy amendments.
Coordinate with other departments to complete regulatory filings in a timely manner.
Collaborate with external partners and service provides to ensure compliance standards are consistently met.
Stakeholder Engagement Serve as a policy resource for investment, legal, management, and operational teams.
Represent the team outside of Portfolio Compliance, acting as an ambassador and point of contact.
Respond to ad hoc requests and provide compliance expertise as needed
Continuous Improvement Strive to refine and improve existing systems and procedures for ongoing process development and robustness
Stay current on industry trends through research, networking and conference attendance
Promote best practices and process improvements within the team.