Compliance Officer & Counsel (“Compliance Counsel”)
Apr 5
Written By Ingrid Nordskog
Matrix Capital Management
Location: Waltham, MA
(“Compliance Counsel”) who will collaborate with the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer to implement and administer the firm’s compliance program and foster a culture of integrity. The responsibilities of the Compliance Counsel will include supporting the administration of the firm’s compliance program, with a focus on internal monitoring, testing, and risk management.
Company: Matrix Capital Management is an investment management firm that manages private investment funds in a concentrated portfolio of high conviction investments, primarily in public companies. Matrix Capital was co-founded in 1999 by David Goel and is based outside of Boston, Massachusetts. The firm manages a long/short strategy in its flagship fund, the Matrix Capital Management Fund, along with a life science-focused private equity fund, AyurMaya.
Experience: The successful candidate will have 2-6 years of experience, preferably including a relevant regulatory, law firm, or private industry background. The ideal candidate is a high integrity professional with a broad understanding of the hedge fund and/or private equity industry and strong attention to detail.
Position Information:
This is a great opportunity to join a seasoned legal and compliance team. Working with the General Counsel, John Kaleba, and Chief Compliance Officer, Mark Audet, the Compliance Counsel will help implement and administer the firm’s compliance program and foster a culture of integrity. The responsibilities of the Compliance Counsel will include supporting the administration of the firm’s compliance program, with a focus on internal monitoring, testing, and risk management.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Day-to-day responsibilities of the Compliance Counsel will include:
- Assisting with the design, implementation, and administration of the firm’s compliance program.
- Conducting periodic and annual reviews and risk assessments of the firm’s compliance program.
- Monitoring trading compliance, U.S. and global regulatory filing thresholds, and investment restrictions.
- Working with the Investor Relations team in the preparation and review of the firm’s marketing materials and investor communications.
- Working with internal teams and outside counsel in the preparation of regulatory filings and reporting.
- Managing internal reporting for periodic governance reviews.
Key Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance or accounting, strong academic credentials.
- Advanced degree or professional designation preferred (JD, CPA or CFA).
- 2-6 years of experience, preferably with relevant regulatory, law firm, or private industry background.
- Experience and familiarity with private investment fund regulation and compliance.
Interpersonal Competencies and Success Factors:
- Impeccable integrity, judgment, and discretion.
- A strong team player who is business-focused and solution-oriented, with the ability to understand and differentiate approaches to complex compliance matters.
- Strong intellectual and problem-solving capabilities.
- The ability to think strategically, but also to produce deliverables.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
- A strong sense of purpose and drive to develop unique, high-impact solutions.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Flexibility and a willingness to “roll up your sleeves,” when needed, taking on new and varied projects outside of silos.
- An effective listener with strong EQ, positive focus, and a great sense of humor.
Process:
Please submit a resume to:
Dimitri Mastrocola
Partner, New York
dmastrocola@mlaglobal.com
Robert Mannino
Director, Boston
rmannino@mlaglobal.com
No telephone calls, please. You may be required to complete additional documents to be considered for this position.
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