Partner 16, Compliance Analyst at a16z

Job description

Founded in Silicon Valley in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, Andreessen Horowitz (aka a16z) is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology. We are stage agnostic . We invest in seed to venture to growth-stage technology companies, across AI , bio + healthcare , consumer , enterprise , fintech , frontier , games , and companies building toward American dynamism . a16z has $100B+ under management across multiple funds. We’ve established a team that is defined by respect for the entrepreneur and the company-building process; we know what it’s like to be in the founder’s shoes. We’ve invested in companies like Anduril, Airbnb, Coinbase, Cursor, Databricks, Deel, Figma, GitHub, Roblox, SpaceX, and Stripe. Our team is at the forefront of new technology, helping founders and their companies impact and change the world. The Role The a16z Compliance Team is looking for a Compliance Analyst to join their group and own the regulatory requirements related to the Firm’s core compliance needs. This individual will be a cross-functional contributor, working with employees across the firm on highly sensitive matters related to pre-clearance of personal trades, execution of the firm-wide training program, completion of Firm regulatory filings, facilitation of our annual review, and updates and questions regarding the Firm’s compliance manual. The role will also include oversight of external compliance consultants. The Compliance Analyst will report directly to the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer. This role requires an in-office presence 2 days a week in either our Menlo Park or San Francisco, CA office. To join our team, you should be excited to: Work collaboratively with other internal teams such as Human Resources, Operations, Finance, and others to build controls to meet regulatory requirements Assist in the administration of the Firm’s Code of Ethics Operationalize customary compliance tasks in order to achieve scale across the program Assist in the analysis of potential material non-public information in order to maintain and monitor the Firm’s restricted list and information barriers Strong collaborator and effective communicator (both verbal and written) across teams and levels of the organization Recommend, design and administer regular and firm-wide compliance training Identify, monitor and document compliance issues that require follow-up and facilitate the resolution of breaches Minimum Qualifications Must have bachelor’s degree; Graduate Degree (JD) or equivalent (CFA), a plus Must have between 3-5 years of experience in financial services (or consulting or project management in Tech) Must have extensive experience working in regulatory compliance with registered investment advisers Strong motivation and ability to be a self-starter with a positive outlook and desire to solve problems Curiosity and a desire to learn new concepts, processes, products and regulations Strong analytical skills with an ability to understand complex processes and workflows Sound judgment and an ability to identify and escalate issues effectively and appropriately Exceptional organizational skills and a high degree of attention to detail An understanding of and strong focus on the mechanics of a control environment, including escalation and risk-related issues Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks simultaneously in a timely and effective manner Low ego, high empathy, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with diverse teams The anticipated salary range for this role is between $134,000 - $156,000, actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience, skills, and scope. This role is eligible to participate in the a16z carry program and various discretionary bonus programs as well as benefit and perquisite plans including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K plan, vacation, and sick leave. a16z culture We do only first class business and only in a first class way We take a long view of relationships, because we are in the relationship business We believe in the future and bet the firm that way We are all different, we recognize that, and we win We celebrate the good times We do it for the team We play to win At a16z we are always looking to hire the absolute best talent and recognize that diversity in our experiences and backgrounds is what makes us stronger. We hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status. These differences are what enables us to work towards the future we envision for ourselves, our portfolio companies, and the World. Our organization participates in E-Verify. Click here to learn about E-Verify. Andreessen Horowitz hereby reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes received from outside recruiting agencies and / or individual recruiters without being responsible for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes.

Requirements

Must-haves

This role requires an in-office presence 2 days a week in either our Menlo Park or San Francisco, CA office.
To join our team, you should be excited to:
Work collaboratively with other internal teams such as Human Resources, Operations, Finance, and others to build controls to meet regulatory requirements
Assist in the administration of the Firm’s Code of Ethics
Operationalize customary compliance tasks in order to achieve scale across the program
Assist in the analysis of potential material non-public information in order to maintain and monitor the Firm’s restricted list and information barriers
Strong collaborator and effective communicator (both verbal and written) across teams and levels of the organization
Recommend, design and administer regular and firm-wide compliance training
Identify, monitor and document compliance issues that require follow-up and facilitate the resolution of breaches
Must have between 3-5 years of experience in financial services (or consulting or project management in Tech)
Must have extensive experience working in regulatory compliance with registered investment advisers
Strong motivation and ability to be a self-starter with a positive outlook and desire to solve problems
Curiosity and a desire to learn new concepts, processes, products and regulations
Strong analytical skills with an ability to understand complex processes and workflows
Sound judgment and an ability to identify and escalate issues effectively and appropriately
Exceptional organizational skills and a high degree of attention to detail
An understanding of and strong focus on the mechanics of a control environment, including escalation and risk-related issues
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks simultaneously in a timely and effective manner
Low ego, high empathy, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
We do only first class business and only in a first class way
We take a long view of relationships, because we are in the relationship business
We believe in the future and bet the firm that way
We are all different, we recognize that, and we win

Nice-to-haves

Must have bachelor’s degree; Graduate Degree (JD) or equivalent (CFA), a plus

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