Compliance Associate (Generalist)

The D. E. Shaw group, a highly successful investment and technology development firm, seeks an Associate to work closely with its Chief Compliance Officer and other compliance professionals to ensure that all of the firm’s business activities are conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements. Although prior regulatory experience is not required, candidates must have extremely high aptitude; strong quantitative, drafting and communication skills; excellent analytical skills; and a genuine desire to create a career in compliance.
The ideal candidate would have at least 3 years’ finance experience at an accounting firm, investment bank, asset management firm, or investment advisor, and a strong knowledge of financial instruments, including equities, bonds, loans, options, swaps, and other derivative products, as well as a strong desire to learn about regulatory requirements. A BA/BS in finance, business administration, accounting, or a related field is preferred. Knowledge of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, the Commodities Exchange Act, AIMR GIPS, Financial Services Authority (FSA) regulations, and/or securities, commodities, and energy regulatory environments is a plus.We offer a casual, collegial working environment and an extremely attractive compensation package. Please send resume and cover letter to M. Dell at [Click here for email].Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.
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