Risk & Compliance Analyst - Registered Funds

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Fund CCO to establish, maintain and implement a compliance program to meet the obligations of Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act for abrdn’s registered funds (open-end, closed-end and ETFs).
• Take the lead, with the guidance and direction of the Fund CCO, to prepare 38a-1 quarterly and annual reports to be delivered to the respective registered fund boards.
• Maintain and update appropriate compliance documents, including Aberdeen's registered fund compliance manuals.
• Work with the Fund CCO to set, maintain and oversee an annual risk-based testing program for Aberdeen's registered funds.
• Perform certain tests when required.
• Track and analyze regulatory change and developments impacting Aberdeen's registered funds and suggest best practices related to registered fund compliance.
• Aid the Fund CCO to deliver trainings to registered funds to key stakeholders, including portfolio managers of Aberdeen's registered funds.
• Provide advice and guidance to the business on registered fund compliance matters, including with respect to new products and product changes.
• With the Fund CCO, present on compliance matters to independent fund directors.
• Assist the broader Risk & Compliance – Americas team with new hire on-boarding; personal dealing, G&E inquiries and other compliance maters.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3-5 years working in compliance, with a focus on registered fund compliance.
• Strong fundamental understanding of the Investment Company Act of 1940.
• Demonstrated skill in stakeholder engagement and management;
• Prior experience of working directly for or with a registered fund CCO preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or higher.