Full-Time
Compliance Associate
Posted on 12/27/2025
Viking Global
51-200 employees
Global investment firm; manages public/private equity.
Compensation Overview
$100k - $140k/yr
New York, NY, USA
In Person
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- A Bachelor’s degree with an outstanding academic record.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience with Registered Investment Adviser compliance.
- Experienced with compliance surveillance platforms; communicates clearly and confidentially with a commitment to responsiveness; operates independently with strong ability to determine when prompt escalation is warranted; builds and sustains high-trust relationships internally and externally.
- Surveillance. Action various tasks based on insights produced by employee compliance, electronic communications, and trade surveillance software platforms.
- Forensic Testing. Manage, organize, and interpret large datasets to derive sound conclusions for compliance monitoring and reporting.
- Risk Identification and Mitigation. Proactively anticipate and address compliance risks, developing and implementing effective solutions that are technology and process driven.
- Education. Educate employees on compliance risks and policies with a confident and proactive approach.
- Independent Operator. Execute tasks independently, exercising sound judgment and intellectual curiosity in compliance matters and escalating determinations to senior compliance personnel as needed.
- Partnerships. Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners at all levels of seniority.
- Policy and Procedures. Contribute to the continuous development, implementation, and enhancement of compliance policies and procedures.
- Maintaining awareness of evolving regulation and best practices. Stay informed about relevant securities laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
- Prior compliance experience within buyside firms (e.g., hedge funds, private equity, multi-strategy asset managers), investment banking, or RIA consulting is preferred.
- A compliance-related designation (e.g., IACCP, CRCP) is a plus.
- General understanding of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and other pertinent securities laws and regulations. Familiarity with non-U.S. regulatory regimes (e.g., FCA, SFC) is a plus.
- Commitment to continuous learning and the development, implementation, and enhancement of compliance policies and procedures.
- Combines strong analytical rigor and large-dataset fluency with exceptional attention to detail to complete tasks.
- Highly inquisitive with strong investigative skills, and a confident, proactive approach to educating employees on compliance risks and policies.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment, operating with the highest degree of urgency, integrity, and sound judgment.
Viking Global Investors is a global investment firm managing over $48 billion in capital across public and private markets. It uses fundamental analysis and long/short strategies, taking long positions in undervalued companies and short positions in overvalued ones, across public equity, private equity, credit, and structured capital. The firm serves institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals, and qualified investors, aiming to generate high risk-adjusted returns. Fees come from management and performance-based charges. The main difference from competitors lies in its emphasis on fundamental, long/short investing across both public and private markets and its broad, globally distributed investment approach.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$18.1B
Headquarters
Greenwich, Connecticut
Founded
1999
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Valstone investment expands AI-driven industrial software acquisitions since March 2026.
- Led $180M Oruka Therapeutics PIPE financing for skin disease treatments.
- Machine Sciences deal boosts US space and satellite manufacturing capabilities.
What critics are saying
- Technology sector concentration in MSFT, TSM triggers valuation compression losses.
- Oruka Therapeutics Phase 3 trial failure wipes out $180M investment.
- Andreas Halvorsen departure causes AUM outflows and strategy disruption.
What makes Viking Global unique
- Viking Global employs rigorous fundamental analysis for long/short equity strategies.
- Firm manages $57 billion across public equity, private equity, and credit.
- Concentrated high-conviction portfolio targets undervalued assets globally.
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Company News
Valstone welcomes Viking Global Investors as first institutional minority investor. Mar 30, 2026, 13:00 ET MONTREAL, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Valstone, a long-term acquirer and developer of mission-critical industrial software businesses, today announced a strategic minority investment from Viking Global Investors. The partnership marks a significant milestone in Valstone's continued expansion and strengthens its ability to scale its global platform. Valstone acquires and operates software businesses serving essential industrial end markets across four core platforms: agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and supply chain and logistics. Through a decentralized operating model and long-term ownership approach, Valstone partners closely with management teams to modernize platforms, invest in product innovation, and drive sustainable growth. "We chose Viking as our partner because of their exceptional track record, their alignment with our long-term investment philosophy and culture, and their commitment to providing patient capital to entrepreneurs building enduring, future-focused companies," said Steph Manos, CEO of Valstone. "I am incredibly proud of the team and the foundation we have built together. We believe this partnership marks just the beginning of our next phase of growth." The investment will support further acquisitions and the continued expansion of Valstone's AI Labs incubator, which focuses on deploying agentic solutions across Valstone's portfolio to deliver automation, enhanced decision-making, and improved operational resilience for its customers. About Valstone Established in 2022 as a spin-out of Valsoft Corporation, Valstone is a global acquirer and developer of mission-critical industrial software and technology businesses. The company focuses on acquiring and building high-quality, durable businesses serving essential end markets, including agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and supply chain and logistics. Valstone partners with management teams to support long-term growth through a decentralized operating model and shared capabilities across go to market, product development, artificial intelligence, and operational best practices. The firm is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. For more information, please visit https://www.valstonecorp.com/. About Viking Global Investors Founded in 1999, Viking is a global investment management firm that manages approximately $57 billion of capital for its investors. The firm has offices in Stamford, New York; Hong Kong; London; and San Francisco, and is registered as an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. SOURCE Valstone Corporation Inc
Valstone, a Montreal-based acquirer of mission-critical industrial software businesses, has secured its first institutional minority investment from Viking Global Investors. The strategic partnership will support further acquisitions and expansion of Valstone's AI Labs incubator. Established in 2022 as a spin-out of Valsoft Corporation, Valstone operates software businesses across four core platforms: agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and supply chain and logistics. The company uses a decentralised operating model and long-term ownership approach to modernise platforms and drive growth. CEO Steph Manos said Viking was chosen for its track record and alignment with Valstone's long-term investment philosophy. The investment will help deploy agentic AI solutions across Valstone's portfolio to enhance automation and decision-making for customers. Viking Global Investors manages approximately $57 billion in capital.
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