What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Associate position at Cardea Group?
Compliance Analyst/Associate (New York, NY): A leading private equity firm with more than $5B in assets under management is seeking a Compliance Analyst or Associate to join its team in New York City in a #2 capacity. This is an awesome opportunity to join at an early stage, take meaningful ownership, and grow into a senior role as the program matures.
Key Points:
- #2 role a well-established and entrepreneurial private equity platform with a strong growth trajectory.
- Work directly with the General Counsel/CCO in building the compliance infrastructure.
- Broad exposure across the private markets compliance landscape, including records management, testing, contract review, and regulatory initiatives.
- High visibility and growth potential; designed for someone eager to develop into a well-rounded compliance professional.
- Based full-time in the firm’s New York City office (5 days per week).
- Collaborative, humble, and intellectually curious team culture.
Responsibilities:
- Support compliance program administration, including Code of Ethics monitoring and quarterly certifications.
- Assist with regulatory filings and maintain compliance records.
- Participate in testing, mock exams, and other internal reviews to assess controls and readiness.
- Research new regulatory developments and implement resulting compliance requirements.
- Review and organize contracts and related legal documentation.
- Partner across investment, legal, and operations teams to uphold firm standards.
- Contribute to continuous process improvements and best-practice enhancements as the firm scales.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; legal, compliance, or paralegal background preferred.
- 1–5 years of compliance or legal experience in private equity, private markets, or broader financial services.
- Prior exposure to compliance frameworks, policies, or regulatory filings.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Cultural fit is critical: humble, collaborative, intellectually curious, and eager to grow.
Compensation: $100-135K base; $125-160K all-in (some flexibility for an ideal candidate)
Job Reference #3458401
Salary : $100,000 - $160,000
