Compliance Analyst/Manager

HighVista Strategies Overview 

HighVista Strategies is a Boston-based investment firm with approximately $10 billion in assets under management and 70 employees. We were founded in 2004 and have been managing funds since 2005 for a variety of institutional investors including sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations and pension funds, as well as select family offices and private investors. We are led by a seasoned team that combines diverse investment experience and operational depth to provide the firm with robust capabilities in pursuing our investment mandate. 

Our investment approach combines the principles of endowment investing and risk management to deliver high alpha in each of our investment strategies. We focus singularly on achieving attractive, risk-adjusted investment returns through investing across public and private markets, with an emphasis on alternative investment markets and strategies. 

We believe that exceptional businesses are predicated on having great people. Our culture emphasizes respect, integrity, rigorous thinking, hard work, and a continuous drive for excellence in process and results. We value diversity in terms of skills, backgrounds, and opinions. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience, and a balanced work environment in an entrepreneurial, team-based setting.

Job Description

 We are looking for a hard-working, team-oriented and flexible professional with 2-5 years of experience in a compliance role in the finance space. The right person for the role must be detail-oriented, while being able to function in a fast-paced environment within a growing company. 

The Compliance Analyst/Manager will support all aspects of HighVista compliance program with a primary focus on the relationship management and business development process. Reporting directly to the CCO, the Compliance Analyst/Manager will work with members of the HighVista Legal, Relationship Management, Finance, IT, and Investment teams, with clear visibility to senior management. 

Requirements/Qualifications:

· Work closely with the HighVista Relationship Management team to create, review, and approve marketing materials and investor communications for multiple product lines. 

· Assist with developing new policies, procedures, and technological upgrades to meet increasing regulatory demands and growth in the business 

· Ability to work independently and alongside a team is required, as well as a willingness to communicate actively to coordinate workload, priorities, initiatives, and regulatory interpretations 

· Bachelor's degree 

· 3-5+ years of compliance experience within the finance space, preferably with private fund advisor o experience

· Professional maturity and ability 

· Knowledge and experience with compliance testing and marketing material review desired 

· Personable and able to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, 

· Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. 

· Must have high initiative and the ability to "roll up sleeves" to execute tasks 

· Strong problem-solving skills and analytical abilities 

HighVista has an entrepreneurial and team-oriented culture; this is an opportunity to join an established team.  The successful addition to the team will assimilate new tasks quickly, looking to streamline or automate processes where possible, and help grow the position over time.