Compliance & Legal Associate, Marketing Review

SUMMARY As a member of the Legal department, the individual in this position will work closely with GCM Grosvenor’s client services team and other departments to ensure GCM Grosvenor documents are prepared within its established guidelines. The position will be primarily responsible for reviewing various client deliverables and other similar materials – including marketing materials, responses to RFPs and RFIs, reports and correspondence from – a legal and compliance perspective to ensure adherence to applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including SEC, CFTC, FINRA, and NFA, as well as industry “best practices.” As an onsite/hybrid employee, you are expected to be in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday. RESPONSIBILITIES
Work closely with the client services team and provide review of all materials within a tight timeframe.
Review and edit client deliverables and other similar materials, including marketing materials, responses to RFPs and RFIs, reports, and correspondence.
Interact with legal team attorneys and colleagues throughout GCM Grosvenor to help resolve potential issues.
Ensure internal consistency of form, data and content.
Ensure compliance with FINRA and SEC rules and regulations.
Perform related duties as assigned. EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree with a proven record of academic success. Any advanced degrees are a plus.
3 years of experience working in a similar or related position.
Aptitude and desire to work in a legal role in a client-driven environment within the alternative investment space is required.
Interest in gaining knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory rules and regulations—including Advisers Act and FINRA rules relating to promotional materials and client reporting, GIPS, and Investment Company Act.
Extensive experience working with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Word is required.
Take-charge, entrepreneurial attitude requiring minimal guidance with the ability to exercise integrity and sound judgment.
Excellent project management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, with last minute requests often under tight deadlines.
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work extended hours to meet deadlines, and, when necessary, having a daily work schedule that begins later in the day and continues into the evening because of the timing of receipt of materials requiring review.
Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills (writing samples and writing test will be required) with the aptitude to write investment-related and technical financial materials.
Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.
Ability to develop strong working relationships and influence others on important matters.
Initiative to ask questions and proactively anticipate the Firm’s needs.
Strong communication skills and the ability to make a persuasive argument to both individuals and groups.
Ability to interact with all levels of an organization.
Demonstrated team player; good work ethic.
Willingness to take ownership and initiative of a project/objective.
Desire to work in dynamic, entrepreneurial organization
Series 7, 24, and 63 licensing or the ability to obtain such licensing within 6 months of being requested to do so. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, intellectually curious professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values precision, practicality, and teamwork. They will bring an ownership mindset, a high level of integrity, and a collaborative approach to partnering with colleagues across all levels of the firm.