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Virtus is dedicated to the success of employees and helping everyone on our team achieve their goals. We are a dynamic, fast-growing organization with the resources of a large firm and the innovative environment of an entrepreneurial company that promotes collaboration and employee engagement. Every member of our team is empowered to make a tangible impact in offering clients high-quality investment strategies to meet their financial needs and delivering value for our shareholders. We are an organization where employees can thrive personally and professionally. Professional development opportunities help employees enhance their skills and grow in their careers. Meaningful financial rewards and a comprehensive package of benefits support employees at every stage of life and encourage work-life balance, and physical, emotional and mental well-being. We believe in the value of a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment and are committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Job Description Zevenbergen Capital Investments LLC (ZCI) is a forward-thinking, boutique, investment advisory firm specializing in growth equity investing built on a foundation of fundamental, bottom-up research. We have nearly 40 years of experience serving both institutional and individual clients across the U.S. and are looking to add a top-quality individual to our team in Edmonds, Washington. Opportunity: We're looking for a motivated, multi-tasking, Compliance Analyst to assist with our day-to-day compliance functions and processes. This position reports to the Senior Compliance Analyst, and works with the Chief Compliance Officer, to ensure accurate and timely compliance reporting. The ideal candidate will be entrusted with a high level of responsibility and trust and should welcome challenges, enjoy an interesting and dynamic workflow, embrace a fast-paced environment, be resourceful, curious and able to work independently, possess outstanding project management skills and have the ability to communicate effectively with all members of the ZCI team, as well as outside auditors, vendors and clients. As a small firm, we highly value the ability to willingly take on a variety of tasks and projects involving multiple functional teams. Job Responsibilities will include: Client Account and Constraint Monitoring Review of client investment constraints and maintenance of ZCI's automated compliance monitoring system. Preparation and review of client contracts for adherence to requirements as well as ongoing monitoring of client contractual obligations. Marketing and Client Communication Review Assist with review of ZCI's marketing and advertising content for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Assist with review and preparation of ZCI's responses to clients' compliance questionnaires and prospects' requests for information. Present and communicate issues in a clear, concise and effective manner to technical and non-technical audiences. Regulatory Compliance Oversight Assist with the preparation and filing of required SEC regulatory documents. Research and documentation of technical compliance and regulatory topics as well as providing management with recommendations for implementation. Compliance Program Support Develop or assist in developing and maintaining written policies and processes for the Compliance department. Assist in developing testing procedures of firm data in accordance with regulations and provide results and recommendations to senior leadership. Help improve and maintain internal controls with a goal of firm wide risk identification and mitigation. Develop appropriate recommendations to correct control deficiencies and help guide control implementation or appropriate mitigation of risks identified through the performance of audits. Other Responsibilities may include: Project efforts in varied business endeavors such as software evaluation and implementation or implementation of regulatory, compliance and legal initiatives. Assistance, both in implementing and contributing ideas, as we work towards digitalizing many aspects of firm operations, investment process and client experience. Supporting teams across the firm, providing flexible support on tasks and projects. Minimum Requirements for Consideration Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting along with an interest in attaining the Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional (IACCP) designation or other similar credential. Minimum 2 years' professional work experience, highly preferred in financial services compliance, federal securities law or public accounting. Commitment to the highest standards of integrity, professional and personal conduct. Desire to learn more about industry legal and compliance matters. Willing to attend industry group conferences and events to keep abreast of trends and opportunities for the firm to increase efficiency and decrease regulatory risk. Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) with the right level of confidence to present and promote ideas at all levels of the organization and with those outside the firm; collaborative negotiation skills beneficial. Exposure to the investment management industry, open-end funds administration, Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) and SEC regulations a plus. Outstanding analytical and organizational skills, resourceful and inquisitive, analytical problem solver, ability to work independently or with a team to meet tight deadlines. Ethical/trustworthy individual who can handle and protect highly confidential/sensitive information. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Word); familiarity with Advent Software's product suite a plus. Physical Requirements Locally based, 4 days/week working from the office and 1 day/week remote work. Willing to embrace pre- and/or post - NYSE trading work hours as needed. Position Details Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 plus discretionary bonus potential Paid time off: Vacation that increases with tenure, beginning at a rate of 15 days/year Paid sick & holidays: 1 hour sick leave per 40 hours worked and 10 holidays per year Benefits: Comprehensive medical/dental/life insurance package 401(k): Annual contribution of 3% of eligible wages Career development: Training/certification/licensing/dues reimbursement Paid family/medical leave Paid sabbaticals every 10 years Should your response and qualifications indicate potential for employment, you will be contacted for a follow-up telephone interview. We expect to collect responses over several weeks and begin personal interviews thereafter. Not all resumes will receive a response. We have made every attempt to convey an accurate description of this position's main responsibilities, it in no way does this imply these are the sole duties to be performed as part of your employment. Zevenbergen Capital is an equal opportunity employer. Our firm strives to create a workplace of diversity and to that end, will respect each person's unique contributions, no matter their race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, or gender identity. These principles apply to our practices in recruitment, hiring, training, job assignment, promotion, rates of pay, benefits or other forms of compensation, termination and other terms and conditions of employment.