SEC Mock Examiner

About the role

ACA Group is a leading Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) provider to private funds, serving over 6,000 clients—including more than 2,000 private‑fund clients and 90% of the Top 50 Money Managers. The firm is experiencing rapid growth in its Private Fund business and seeks experienced leaders to support that expansion.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist all aspects of mock regulatory examinations and compliance program reviews for large, complex clients, including preparing document requests, reviewing documents, conducting testing and interviews, identifying deficiencies, making recommendations, and drafting reports.
• Identify, develop, and generate business opportunities across ACA’s enterprise, serving as a subject‑matter expert on commercial calls.
• Increase ACA’s brand awareness by writing articles, speaking or presenting at industry conferences, and delivering internal or client presentations on key topics.
• Identify, manage, and support ACA special projects and internal initiatives.
• Supervise, train, evaluate, oversee, and provide feedback to colleagues as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Current or recent private‑funds experience as an examiner or attorney with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
• At least 7 years of industry experience.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant federal securities laws, rules, and regulatory positions.
• Executive presence with the ability to interact effortlessly with regulators and high‑profile clients.
• Preferable: Experience within the SEC’s Private Funds Unit (PFU); major or concentration in compliance, law, business, accounting, finance, or economics; supervisory or other leadership experience.

Skills and attributes for success

• Demonstrated leadership and professional integrity.
• Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to new ACA initiatives and changing client needs.
• Ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgments on matters of significance.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced individual and small‑team environment.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with colleagues and clients.
• Highly motivated, goal‑oriented, and proactive in personal education and career progression.
• Dedicated to upholding ACA’s high‑quality standards and customer‑service focus.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, oral, and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable in a tech‑enabled environment; understanding of web‑based technology applications and willingness to contribute to enhancements.
• Willingness to travel.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including base salary, bonus compensation, medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time‑off options.
• Flexible work environment with designated ACA paid holidays, Summer Fridays, Personal/Family Care leave, and other leaves of absence to support physical, financial, and emotional well‑being.
• Unique benefits such as Student Debt Forgiveness and Pet Insurance.

Pay

Salary range: $180,000 – $200,000 plus bonus.