Compliance Analyst - Mutual Funds

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Job Summary

As Compliance Analyst for GuideStone you will report directly to the Senior Manager, Mutual Funds Compliance. This position is responsible for day-to-day compliance functions and the implementation and oversight of the GuideStone Funds compliance program under Rule 38a-1 of the Investment Company Act and the GuideStone Capital Management compliance program under Rule 206(4)-7 of the Investment Advisers Act.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update policies and procedures of the Adviser and Funds.
• Maintain relationships, perform due diligence and oversight of sub-advisers, service providers, and intermediaries.
• Perform portfolio compliance monitoring for sub-advised funds.
• Monitor and assess compliance risk and related controls. Develop appropriate testing strategies, conduct assessments of the Adviser and the Funds, and report findings.
• Prepare and review compliance reporting materials for the Fund’s Board of Directors.
• Assist with the implementation of new and amended rules and regulations, and other department updates.
• Represent compliance management and work with a team of other compliance professionals, attorneys, business partners, and/or project/IT teams to deliver compliant business and regulatory requirements.
• Travel is required up to 5% annually.
• Proven self-starter who successfully completes responsibilities in a timely manner with minimal supervision.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• At least 5 years of analytical or equivalent industry relevant experience (investment adviser, audit/accounting firm, broker-dealer, bank, regulatory agency, or law firm).

Preferred Experience:

• At least 3 years of direct investment adviser and/or mutual fund compliance experience including preparation of compliance procedures and reports and performing monitoring and testing.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (especially 38a-1 thereunder), and the provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 related to advising mutual funds. 
• Familiarity with financial instruments, investment strategies including complex instruments across all asset classes.
• Familiarity with mutual fund operational functions including investment process (internally managed and sub-advised), trading, operations, accounting, tax, transfer agency, and custody.
• Familiarity with compliance monitoring systems (e.g., Blackrock Aladdin, Bloomberg CMGR, CRIMS, SS&C Eze). 
• Compliance industry certification (e.g., IACCP), a plus.
• Must have complete confidentiality regarding GuideStone business matters.

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