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About the Role

The Director of Compliance supports and helps administer the compliance program for the firm's SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-registered broker-dealer. This role partners closely with various departments to ensure advisory activities, marketing materials, and recordkeeping meet regulatory standards across the firm's private fund platform. The Director monitors regulatory developments and refines compliance policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Administer and continuously improve the firm's written compliance policies and procedures in accordance with Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act.
Monitor regulatory developments from the SEC, FINRA, and other applicable regulators, and assess their impact on the firm's advisory and broker-dealer compliance programs.
Draft compliance memoranda documenting regulatory analysis, interpretive positions, and the rationale behind compliance decisions.
Identify and implement opportunities to automate, streamline, and otherwise improve the efficiency of existing compliance workstreams.
Review and approve marketing materials, including performance presentations, track records, and case studies.
Support the firm's annual compliance review process under Rule 206(4)-7, including testing.
Assist with the preparation, review, and timely filing of Form ADV, Form PF, Form D, and other regulatory filings.
Administer the firm's personal trading, gifts and entertainment, political contributions, and outside business activity policies, including pre-clearance.
Coordinate the firm's responses to regulatory examinations.
Assist in developing and delivering firm-wide compliance training on regulatory requirements, firm policy, and emerging risk areas.
Maintain and oversee the firm's books and records program.
Track and manage compliance calendars, deadlines, and action items.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
7+ years of relevant compliance or regulatory legal experience, preferably with an investment adviser or broker-dealer that sponsors private funds.
Demonstrated proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required.
High degree of professional integrity, sound judgment, and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently in a fast-paced environment.
Self-starter with strong organizational and managerial skills and a demonstrated ability to drive results under ambiguity.
Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical guidance.

Skills

Excel
PowerPoint
Compliance recordkeeping systems (e.g., ACA Compliance Alpha, ComplySci, Global Relay)
Enterprise AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude)

Location

Charleston, South Carolina

Work Type

Onsite

Experience Level

7+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
J.D., CPA, CFA, paralegal certificate, or other advanced degree or certification a plus
Series 7, 24, and/or 82 licenses a plus, or willingness to obtain within a defined period

Salary/Compensations

$175,000-$185,000 USD Annually

Benefits

Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits.
Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
Generous Paid Time off (15 days vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, 11 paid holidays).
Birthday off after 1 year of service.
Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
Onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities.
6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000.
Employee Assistance Program.
Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
Charitable giving program and benefits.

About the Company

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing.
Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region.
Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally.
Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business.
Learn more at www.greystar.com.

Equal Opportunity

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Greystar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.