Senior Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Compliance team is a critical part of Antares, and we are looking for a motivated and energetic individual to join our team. This person will work as part of a 7-person Compliance team, reporting directly to the Vice President, Senior Compliance Manager. This is a unique opportunity for someone to touch on all aspects of the compliance program, while also having exposure to senior management. The specific responsibilities include administration of the firm’s Code of Ethics, including employee personal trading, participation in internal audits and risk assessments, overseeing electronic communications review and working to improve various compliance policies, procedures, and programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer the firm’s Code of Ethics to ensure that employee activities are aligned with regulatory rules and requirements.
• Provide oversight of personal trading, including onboarding and offboarding employee personal trading accounts and exception resolution in MyComplianceOffice.
• Facilitate the onboarding of new hires and their registration in various compliance systems.
• Participate in quarterly forensic testing of various policies and procedures. Complete annual policy assessments.
• Analyze and approve employee requests such as outside business activities and gifts and entertainment.
• Approve and monitor expert network calls using external vendors.
• Administer the training program using QuestCE. This includes Annual Compliance Training, AML training and the occasional ad-hoc training.

• Assist in the preparation of required regulatory filings.
• Perform other compliance-related responsibilities and special projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years’ experience in the asset management industry with at least 3+ years in a compliance role
• Knowledge and experience in the regulation of registered investment advisers, including the Investment Advisers Act of 1940; Anti-Money Laundering and Know Your Customer requirements; and the Investment Company Act of 1940
• Experience with the leveraged lending industry a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Proactive and forward-thinking attitude and creative problem-solving ability
• Demonstrated values of collaboration, transparency, empowerment, and accountability

SKILLS:

• Ability to analyze and evaluate data, forming accurate conclusions and translating insights into action.
•  Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

COMPETENCIES

• The ideal candidate should embody the firm’s core values and be ambitious and excited to join an innovative, fast-growing asset manager. You should have 5+ years of compliance or paralegal experience from a hedge fund, private equity fund, asset manager or compliance consulting firm. The candidate needs to be able to work both collaboratively and independently and have excellent communication skills; including the ability to effectively interface with all levels of management. In addition to these qualities, the candidate should be smart, adaptable, highly organized, and able to embrace and leverage technology. You should be able to clearly articulate viewpoints verbally and in writing, and foster confidence when sharing and presenting information. You must be excited about tackling new challenges and learning new things. The ideal candidate should not be satisfied with simply understanding how to carry out compliance functions but should want to ask questions and have ideas on how to improve established processes.

THE FINE PRINT:

• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug testing, reference verification, and background check.
• Must be willing to work from the Chicago office and travel as needed.

Antares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at the time of posting is below. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Actual base salary within the specified range is comprised of several components, including but not limited to applicant's skill, prior relevant experience, specific degrees and certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and the location of the position.

This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance).

Our benefit offerings include medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid short & long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, Maven family & fertility benefit, parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement), as well as other voluntary benefits.

Salary Range

$120,000 - $135,000

To learn more, visit www.antares.com. Antares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.