Compliance - Regulatory Compliance Associate

About AQR Capital India

AQR is a global investment firm built at the intersection of financial theory and practical application. We strive to deliver concrete, long-term results by looking past market noise to identify and isolate the factors that matter most, and by developing ideas that stand up to rigorous testing. By putting theory into practice, we have become a leader in alternative strategies and an innovator in traditional portfolio management since 1998.

At AQR India, our employees share a common spirit of academic excellence, intellectual honesty and an unwavering commitment to seeking the truth. We’re determined to know what makes financial markets tick – and we’ll ask every question and challenge every assumption. We recognize and respect the power of collaboration, and believe transparency and openness to new ideas leads to innovation.

We are currently seeking a detail oriented and analytical individual with strong organizational, research and writing skills, with two to five years of compliance experience to join our Compliance Department.

Your Role

• Gather, review and synthesize relevant information and documents to complete and document compliance due diligence reviews.
• Assist in implementation of compliance policies and review for potential process improvement opportunities.
• Track and prepare reports on status and maintain electronic files and documentation for existing and new workstreams.
• Assign and track training for relevant employees.
• Coordinate with other internal teams, regarding legal documents (including NDAs, license agreements) and other items.
• Stay current on industry trends and changes to relevant rules, regulations and laws.

What You’ll Bring

• A BA or BS and a minimum of two to five years of related experience
• Understanding of the markets and willingness to learn new and complex investment methodologies
• Familiarity with the U.S. federal securities laws including the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Investment Company Act of 1940

Who You Are

• Intelligent, energetic and goal-oriented with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, meet deadlines and exercise sound judgment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; must be able to confidently collaborate with various departments within the firm.
• Well-organized and detail oriented.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• A self-starter with the ability to follow through and complete tasks in a highly intellectual, collaborative environment.