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Compliance Manager
Posted: 02/19/2026
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Job Function: Accounting/Finance, Other Area(s)
Job Number: 24836
Pay: $85,000-$125,000 + Bonus
Remote / Hybrid Jobs: Hybrid
Job Description
A leading firm is seeking a Compliance Manager to oversee and strengthen its regulatory compliance program. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented compliance professional with private equity experience and a strong understanding of SEC regulations. Working collaboratively, the new hire will support firm-wide compliance by overseeing policies, monitoring activities, and supporting internal teams.
Salary + Additional Benefits:
Location:Â Houston, TX
Type of Position: Direct Hire
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.
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Salary + Additional Benefits:
- $85,000-$125,000 + Bonus
- Benefits 100% employer covered for employee & depends
- 401K – 6% company match
- Extensive paid parental leave program
- Competitive paid time off program
- Paid volunteer time
Location:Â Houston, TX
Type of Position: Direct Hire
Responsibilities:
- Build, enhance, and administer the firm’s compliance infrastructure to ensure alignment with applicable laws, SEC regulations, and industry standards.
- Perform ongoing assessments to identify regulatory and operational compliance exposures, recommending practical mitigation strategies.
- Evaluate adherence to internal policies and external requirements; prepare clear, concise updates for leadership and regulatory stakeholders.
- Lead compliance education initiatives to reinforce regulatory knowledge, ethical standards, and firm-wide accountability.
- Manage investigations into potential policy breaches or regulatory concerns, implementing corrective action plans where appropriate.
- Collaborate closely with investment, finance, investor relations, and operations teams to embed compliance practices into daily business processes.
- Execute periodic compliance testing and control reviews to assess effectiveness and identify opportunities for process enhancement.
- Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation of compliance activities, regulatory filings, and internal reviews.
- Act as a key contact for regulatory examinations, inquiries, and ongoing communications with oversight bodies.
- Evaluate, implement, and optimize compliance technology platforms to improve monitoring capabilities and operational efficiency.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., compliance-related credential) preferred.
- 5–7+ years of experience in private fund or investment adviser compliance, ideally within private equity or alternative asset management.
- Working knowledge of SEC regulations and regulatory expectations applicable to registered investment advisers.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across departments and with external regulators.
- Demonstrated analytical capability with sound judgment in evaluating regulatory risk and recommending solutions
- High attention to detail with disciplined recordkeeping practices
- Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong ethical foundation and commitment to maintaining the firm’s integrity and reputation
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.
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