Compliance Officer

DRA Advisors LLC

(New York, New York)

Full Time

Job Posting Details

About DRA Advisors LLC

DRA Advisors is an investment advisor specializing in real estate investment and management services for institutional and private investors. DRA has over $6 billion in assets under management.

Summary

DRA Advisors LLC is a New York-based real estate private equity investment and management firm with an institutional and private investor fund base. For the past 27 years DRA has been a highly regarded equity joint venture partner with outstanding real estate operating groups. The firm invests nationally in the value-add retail, office, multifamily and industrial sectors. We are currently seeking an experienced Compliance Officer to join our team.

Responsibilities

* Regulatory risk management and compliance policy and procedural advice, recommendations and guidance
* Administering policies and procedures designed to prevent and detect violations of applicable laws, regulations and policies, as well as mapping to and coordinating with policies, procedures and guidelines
* Assisting with Form PF, Form ADV, and other regulatory filings
* Contribute to the development and delivery of compliance education and training, with particular emphasis on DRA’s needs
* Reports directly to and frequently communicates with the COO as well as other key executives to ensure all compliance needs are being met
* Stay current on relevant rules and regulations, and communicate updates and guidance to appropriate parties
* Perform regular testing to ensure DRA is in compliance with all policies and procedures
* Work closely with our Compliance consultants to ensure all regulatory requirements are being adhered to
* Interface with Legal counsel on various compliance areas

Regulatory risk management and compliance policy and procedural advice, recommendations and guidance
Administering policies and procedures designed to prevent and detect violations of applicable laws, regulations and policies, as well as mapping to and coordinating with policies, procedures and guidelines
Assisting with Form PF, Form ADV, and other regulatory filings
Contribute to the development and delivery of compliance education and training, with particular emphasis on DRA’s needs
Reports directly to and frequently communicates with the COO as well as other key executives to ensure all compliance needs are being met
Stay current on relevant rules and regulations, and communicate updates and guidance to appropriate parties
Perform regular testing to ensure DRA is in compliance with all policies and procedures
Work closely with our Compliance consultants to ensure all regulatory requirements are being adhered to
Interface with Legal counsel on various compliance areas

Ideal Candidate

5+ years of relevant industry experience, at least 2-3 years directly in Private Equity Real Estate, investment advisory work and regulatory testing
Bachelors Degree required
Experience with real estate asset management, private debt and equity
Strong understanding of investment adviser industry including US securities laws including the Investment Advisers Act
Expert in the real estate investment products
Strong written, interpersonal and negotiation skills
Anticipates potential issues and makes proactive recommendations
Knowledge of global asset management legal and regulatory compliance, risk management, and industry policy best practices
Familiarity with SEC regulatory review and interpretation of regulations

Compensation and Working Conditions