Legal & Compliance – Marketing & Distribution Compliance – Associate
| Company | Blackstone |
|---|---|
| Location | Jackson Township, NJ, USA |
| Salary | $115000 – $150000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | JD |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- 3+ years of prior experience at a law firm and/or investment management firm
- Prior experience in a compliance role and/or J.D. required
- Understanding of the Advisers Act and FINRA regulations strongly preferred
- Knowledge of hedge funds and drawdown funds a plus
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting demands
- Ability to transform complex compliance, legal, and business problems into commercially actionable work plans
- Highly effective oral and written communication skills, communicates confidently and effectively
- Ability to work independently while remaining a strong team player who works collaboratively and builds strong working relationships
- Proactive time management skills and the ability to manage projects independently and to conclusion
- Substantial initiative, creativity and drive and the ability to implement a measured approach under competing demands
Responsibilities
- Review marketing materials, due diligence responses, investor communications, and other fundraising and reporting-related materials (e.g. quarterly letters, recordings, memoranda, etc.) across various investment strategies from a legal, regulatory, and compliance perspective
- Supervise and train staff to conduct marketing compliance reviews
- Manage the L&C relationship with several lines of business and related products
- Attend client meetings to discuss Blackstone products and address client questions
- Serve as primary counsel to the business advising on existing investors’ legal and compliance-related requests
- Develop internal policies and procedures with respect to marketing and other related compliance matters, and assist maintaining broader L&C policies and procedures, all consistent with current regulatory guidance
- Develop educational materials and trainings for business professionals with respect to marketing and fundraising regulations and protocols
- Assess current and prospective regulatory risk through industry interaction and research
- Assist with other day-to-day L&C matters as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding of the Advisers Act and FINRA regulations strongly preferred
- Knowledge of hedge funds and drawdown funds a plus