Legal and Compliance Analyst

LOCATION:      280 Park Avenue, New York, NY (Hybrid- 3 days in office, 2 days’ work from home)

JOB FUNCTION

The Legal and Compliance Analyst will work closely with other members of the Legal and Compliance Department and other departments throughout the firm on a wide spectrum of issues and initiatives, including:

• Key role in both the day-to-day administration of the firm’s compliance program and in the continuous effort to improve and adapt the compliance program in a rapidly changing regulatory environment.
• Monitor and understand regulatory, compliance and legal developments affecting the firm.
• Assist in the performance of forensic testing for compliance with the firm’s policies and procedures, incorporating technology and analytics where appropriate.
• Produce, organize, and maintain compliance recordkeeping.
• Manage the organization and exchange of documents in connection with negotiated purchases of private equity and other non-exchange-traded instruments.
• Assist with regulatory filings in various jurisdictions globally.
• Perform due diligence of firm research providers, consultants, and counterparties.
• Help manage the process of periodically updating fund documents (offering memoranda, subscription agreements, etc.) as well as the management company’s compliance manual, code of ethics, investor due diligence documents, and the like.
• Knowledge management: manage the storage and rapid retrieval of the extensive legal analysis the firm’s attorneys have performed and the legal advice received from outside counsel.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree from a highly regarded college or university; candidate should have accumulated an outstanding academic record.
• A professional license such as a CPA or a FINRA license would be viewed favorably, but is not required.
• Candidate should not have a JD.
• 1+ year of experience in an analytical role, such as broker-dealer compliance or risk-management, accounting, auditing, consulting, paralegal or other role involving detailed analysis and the management of large and complex aggregations of information.

The ideal candidate possesses the following traits:

• Top-flight analytical skills;
• Superior attention to detail, organizational and communication skills, and strong initiative to learn and grow as a professional;
• A proven ability to multi-task and work both independently and as a team player in a fast-paced, demanding environment;
• An ability to think creatively about systems and processes to streamline workflow and ensure maximum accuracy;
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
• High integrity and strong moral principles;
• Willingness and ability to understand regulatory and compliance environment; and
• Technological savvy.

The base salary range for this position in New York City is $100,000 to $135,000. In addition to base salary, Viking employees may be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus, 100% coverage of medical and dental premiums, and paid lunches. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be individually determined based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education, and other qualifications. For more information on our benefits, please visit www.vikingglobal.com/life-at-viking/

Viking is an equal opportunity employer.  Questions about your candidacy and requests for reasonable accommodation in the recruitment process should be directed to [email protected].