The Amherst Group of companies comprise of leading real estate investment and advisory firms with a mission to transform the way real estate is owned, financed and managed. Amherst leverages its proprietary data, analytics, technology, and decades of experience to seek solutions for a fragmented, slow-to-evolve real estate ecosystem and to materially improve the experience for residents, buyers, sellers, communities, and investors. Today Amherst has over 1000 employees and $14.1 billion in assets under management. Over the past decade, Amherst has scaled its platform to become one of the largest operators of single-family assets and has acquired, renovated, and leased more than 46,000 homes across 32 markets in the U.S. The firm delivers customized, stabilized cash-flowing portfolios of assets to its investors, wrapped in all the ongoing services required to manage, own, and finance the asset including property management, portfolio management, and a full capital markets team. In addition to its single-family rental platform, Amherst’s debt business pursues two distinct credit strategies in mortgage-backed securities and commercial real estate lending. Over its 25-year history, Amherst has developed a deep bench of research and technology talent, and leverages data and analytics at every stage in the asset lifecycle to improve operations and preserve long-term value for our investors and the more than 188,000 residents the firm has served. The Senior Compliance Officer will assist with the effective implementation and administration of Amherst’s RIA compliance program with an emphasis on initiatives relating to the firm’s mortgage-backed securities strategy. This position works closely with Amherst’s Investment Operations and Portfolio Management areas. This position proactively works with subject matter experts to identify and escalate compliance risks and achieve strong compliance results. In addition, s/he will support the business in developing appropriate controls and procedures to mitigate business and product specific risks and primarily responsible for developing and performing compliance monitoring/testing of the business’s controls. Primary Responsibilities: Responsible for the firm’s Code of Ethics administration through Ascendant Compliance Manager, including the establishment, dissemination and tracking of compliance certifications and the ad hoc review of potential violations Assist the CCO in the administration of firm’s compliance program, including management of the compliance calendar and oversight of recordkeeping Monitor compliance with all regulatory requirements and investment guidelines of the firm’s separately managed accounts and mutual funds within the firm’s order management system (via Bloomberg AIM) Research / communicate guideline and trading issues to individuals across the company including Portfolio Management, Operations and Client Services teams Review marketing and advertising materials for compliance with regulatory requirements and/or internal compliance policies and procedures. Assist the CCO with US regulatory filings (ADV, Form PF, CPO-PQR) Perform ongoing upkeep of the firm’s compliance, risk and control matrix Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements and developments, monitor risk, identify and correct possible gaps and weaknesses Required Skills: Bachelor’s degree required Minimum 3 years of experience in compliance at an SEC-registered investment adviser, preferably experience at an alternative investment manager (e.g., real estate, hedge fund) Marketing compliance experience a plus Experience reviewing different types of institutional marketing collateral including RFPs, website & social media content, and customized client presentations Solid knowledge of Investment Advisors Act, Investment Company Act, and securities laws and regulation Strong analytical mindset with an ability to synthesize data and quickly identify and resolve issues and with attention given to detail and accuracy Technical and professional skills or knowledge of testing methodology, risk and controls analysis Ability to lead and execute multiple projects (short and long term) and tasks independently, accurately and on time Experience with drafting, implementing and testing policies and procedures Excellent written and oral communication; able to deliver presentations in an articulate and convincing manner Excellent organizational, problem-solving, decision-making and time management skills Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Our full-time employee benefits include: A competitive compensation package, annual bonus, 401k match Flexible PTO including 7 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and 1 volunteer day Employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision, health savings account) Professional career development and reimbursement Up to 16 weeks paid maternity leave; up to 4 weeks of paid parental leave Backup childcare offered through Bright Horizons Amherst is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status, and encourage all applicants to apply. At Amherst, we harness the power of people and technology and leverage decades of experience to transform the way real estate is created, owned, financed, and managed in the U.S. Our team integrates data and analytics firm-wide to bring to market new solutions for the U.S. housing market. We are powered by the most talented, committed, and diverse colleagues in the industry, who drive our inclusive, dynamic culture, and propel our supercharged growth. Join us on our mission to revolutionize how all of us interact with real estate.