Associate, Compliance

The Compliance team is looking to add an Associate to their team in Darien, CT or Philadelphia, PA. The opportunity is responsible for interpreting complex regulatory requirements, implementing monitoring frameworks, and advising business lines to mitigate legal, operational and reputational risk, and ensure that daily operations align with applicable federal, state, and international standards.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE IS EXPECTED TO:

Assist in supervising/analyzing the firm’s compliance program and advocating for a strong culture of compliance with all employees

Maintain firm’s Compliance Manual and perform annual compliance assessment

Monitor employee’s compliance with firm’s Code of Ethics, including personal trading policies

Aid in regulatory filings, such as Form PF, 13F, 13H, 13G, ADV, etc.

Ensure compliance in regulatory matters throughout the business development and investor relations processes

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices to further develop effective compliance policies and procedures

Review contracts, NDA’s, vendor agreements

Draft, update, and maintain comprehensive compliance policies and written supervisory procedures (WSPs) to reflect evolving rules and industry best practices.

Coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries, audits, and routine examinations from regulatory authorities (e.g., SEC, FINRA, CFTC/NFA, state regulators); liaise with external legal counsel as needed.

Monitor cybersecurity of the firm, including penetration/vulnerability testing, disaster recovery testing and mock-phishing exercises

Coordinate firm-wide compliance training, sexual harassment training and cybersecurity training

Review marketing collateral, RFP submissions, investor presentations, and product launch materials to ensure adherence to advertising and marketing rules.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience working at an SEC-registered investment advisor and/or a compliance advisory firm

The candidate must be proactive, a self-starter and possess strong analytical acumen, sound executive judgment, discretion in handling sensitive investigations, and excellent written communication for drafting policies and formal regulatory correspondence.

Ability to write policies and prepare footnote/compliance disclosures

Working knowledge of key financial regulations, such as the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Investment Company Act of 1940, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Dodd-Frank, BSA/AML/OFAC, or FINRA Conduct Rules.

Must be comfortable wearing several hats and juggling diverse requests

Ability to comfortably handle pressures and deadlines of a high-growth, fast-paced and demanding environment

Knowledge of MNPI rules and expert network monitoring is strongly preferred

Knowledge of SEC private fund requirements

Bachelor’s degree required

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 — Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Impeccable attention to detail

Ability to work under time pressure

Ability to interface with multiple systems to acquire needed information

Confidence to interact with all levels of management, both internally and external

Salary Range: Expected base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $125,000/year

This range represents base salary only and does not include bonus or other forms of compensation. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to relevant experience, peer and market data, business sector, and/or geographic location. This role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. Future Standard offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Paid Time Off, Holidays, 401(k), Disability and other Insurance Plans.

Future Standard is a global alternative asset manager serving institutional and private wealth clients, investing across private equity, credit, real estate and infrastructure. With a 30+ year track record of value creation and $94 billion in assets under management, we back the business owners and financial sponsors that drive growth and innovation across the middle market, transforming untapped potential into durable value.

Total AUM estimated as of March 31, 2026.

Future Standard is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Future Standard does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or search firms. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement is property of Future Standard and no fee will be paid.