Senior Compliance Associate - Policies & Procedures

The Role

The Senior Compliance Associate, Policies and Procedures, will play a critical role in working closely with business counterparts to develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures for Lord Abbett. The successful candidate will bring a clear, concise writing style, along with excellent research, interpersonal and communication skills. Candidates may be asked to provide a writing sample.

• Develop, review, and enhance policies and procedures in accordance with the Investment Company Act, the Investment Advisers Act and other applicable regulations, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Coordinate and communicate with key stakeholders across the firm in connection with the development and/or maintenance of compliance policies.
• Track, monitor and analyze regulatory changes and updates related to the Investment Company Act and the Investment Advisers Act.
• Coordinate and prepare the Global Chief Compliance Officer’s reports for Boards, management and regulatory authorities, as required.
• Develop and coordinate the distribution of compliance communications.
• Work on ad hoc projects and other initiatives as needed.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a compliance role in the asset management industry, with a focus on the Investment Company Act and the Investment Advisers Act.
• Proven experience developing compliance policies and procedures.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to draft clear and concise policies, procedures, and reports.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across different levels of the organization.