Publicly traded REIT seeks a Compliance Specialist to join their Los Angeles team.This position will provide general support to the Chief Compliance Officer and the compliance team in connection with overseeing and administering a comprehensive compliance program for a registered investment adviser. This position offers an opportunity for a strong candidate to gain exposure to a global real estate and investment management firm.

Responsibilities

• Review and maintenance of compliance program
• Review compliance forms and questionnaires, employee securities holdings and trading activity
• Maintain and manage an online compliance reporting platform (Schwab CT)
• Review and administer firm-wide written policies and procedures and annual compliance review
• Maintain current knowledge of laws and regulations and keep abreast of recent changes
• Compliance training to new employees
• Drafting and preparing Forms ADV Parts I and II, Form PF and other required filings
• Conducting the Company’s annual risk assessment and help identify potential conflicts and risk areas within various business units
• Conducting Anti Money Laundering testing and sanctions screening risk assessments
• Conducting social media reviews
• Assist with regulatory exams as needed
• General compliance duties as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in a compliance related role
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High degree of professionalism when interacting with senior professionals
• Ability to work overtime to meet deadlines if necessary
• Self-starter / highly organized / detail oriented / ability to multi-task
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel
• Attention to detail while adapting to a fast-paced environment