Compliance & Risk Manager

Our Company:

Quarterra is a real estate investment firm focused on creating long-term value through the development of high-quality multifamily communities nationwide. With 11 regional offices across 20 states, Quarterra combines institutional scale with local market expertise to deliver purposefully designed rental communities in high-growth markets. Quarterra's core strategy includes the expansion of its Emblem portfolio - a growing collection of attainably priced communities that deliver efficient design, modern amenities, and strong investment fundamentals.

Emblem Communities are thoughtfully positioned to meet the needs of today's renters while supporting Quarterra's broader vision of sustainable, resilient, and diversified housing solutions.

Summary of Position:

The Compliance Manager is responsible for managing and enhancing the company's corporate and compliance program to ensure adherence to applicable operating agreements, loan agreements, joint venture and fund documents, as well as federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This role develops, implements, and maintains internal policies related to ethics, data privacy, anti-bribery, conflicts of interest, and other core compliance areas.

The Compliance Manager conducts routine compliance audits and risk-based assessments, prepares reports and recommendations for senior leadership, and supports board-level reporting as needed. In partnership with Legal and Finance, this position supports corporate governance activities, licensing requirements, and regulatory obligations.

Serving as an internal resource and advisor, the Compliance Manager monitors ongoing business practices for regulatory alignment, communicates policy updates, and leads employee education and training on compliance requirements. This role plays a key part in fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and compliance awareness across the organization.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain the company's corporate compliance program to ensure adherence to company governance documents and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Develop, implement, and enforce internal compliance policies related to ethics, data privacy, anti-bribery, and conflicts of interest.
• Conduct periodic compliance audits and risk assessments; document findings and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Support licensing, entity management, and corporate governance requirements in partnership with Legal and Risk Management teams.
• Monitor ongoing business activities to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal standards.
• Partner with leadership to help define risk tolerance levels and support corrective actions to mitigate identified risks.
• Prepare and deliver regular compliance and risk reporting for senior leadership; support board-level reporting as needed.
• Manage and execute day-to-day Compliance functions across the organization.
• Coordinate the preparation of risk and compliance audit reports and related documentation.
• Evaluate new and changing regulations and recommend policy and procedural updates as needed.
• Educate employees on compliance requirements and communicate policy updates in a clear and timely manner.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on compliance and risk-related matters.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and risk awareness throughout the organization.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field required.
• Master's degree preferred; JDs are encouraged to apply.
• 5-10 years of progressive experience in Risk Management and/or Compliance.
• Experience with in the real estate industry is preferred.
• Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) designation preferred.
• Experience with and working knowledge of COSO and/or ISO 31000 frameworks.
• Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and audit frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to execute risk and compliance monitoring and testing procedures.
• Experience working with complex legal and regulatory documents.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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