Senior Compliance Associate - Atlanta, GA

Intro

At Cortland, you map the story of your success. We don't adhere to the status quo, we love outside industry perspective, and we thrive on exploring possibilities and reimagining solutions. As an innovative leader in multifamily, our high performance continues to drive exponential growth – and we invite you to join us on our journey towards real estate excellence. With tools and guidance to sharpen your skills, you can forge your own career path, love what you do, and let it show.

Job Overview

As a Senior Compliance Associate, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring Cortland’s adherence to regulatory standards, driving compliance across the firm’s investment advisory and capital management operations. You will manage the day-to-day compliance operations, coordinate with external consultants, and work alongside cross-functional leaders to create a proactive compliance culture.

Roles You Will Play

• Maintain the firm’s regulatory risk matrix in collaboration with the CCO and external consultants, regularly assessing business and technology risks, documenting controls, and reporting program effectiveness
• Implement and monitor policies to prevent misconduct, detect regulatory violations, and uphold compliance standards
• Monitor and track compliance metrics and ensure adherence to policies for employee trading, gifts, entertainment, outside business activities, political contributions, and certifications
• Coordinate with the CCO and consultants on compliance audits, conduct routine testing, document results, and update the program as needed
• Support annual compliance testing by collaborating with the CCO and consultants
• Assist the CCO and compliance consultant with preparing annual compliance audit to monitor compliance with standards and procedures required by compliance policies
• Execute routine compliance testing, document results, and adjust the program as needed to meet evolving standards
• Lead new hire compliance training and onboarding; manage internal communications (newsletters, intranet presence) to promote compliance awareness
• Assist with preparation of required state and federal filings (e.g., Form ADV, Form PF), ensuring timely and accurate submissions
• Collaborate cross functionally to ensure compliance in all marketing materials, private placement memoranda, side letters, due diligence questionnaires, investor reports, and other external-facing documents
• Maintain and organize all compliance records, policies, training materials, and disclosures for easy retrieval and regulatory adherence
• Foster strong interdepartmental relationships, supporting seamless implementation of compliance initiatives, and promoting a unified, proactive compliance approach throughout Cortland’s integrated structure
• Work closely with the CCO and outside compliance consultant, including delivering information in a timely manner

Building Blocks of Success

• Ability to execute the day-to- day administration of a compliance function. 
• Familiarity with applicable regulatory compliance rules and regulations, including the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 
• Proven ability to manage daily compliance functions in a dynamic setting
• Strong collaboration skills, able to work effectively with both entrepreneurial business units and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a compliance calendar, maintain relevant records, and handle compliance-related issues
• Proactive approach to cultivating a compliance-focused culture
• Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and intellectual curiosity
• Ethical integrity, problem-solving capabilities, and adeptness at handling confidential information
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and compliance tools like CompliSci, Global Relay, Juniper Square, and Ontra
• This is an in-office position at our Atlanta office location

Outro

We create, reimagine, and manage apartment communities for residents nationwide. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, we have communities and regional offices all over the country, as well as overseas. From product design and procurement to general contracting and property management, we do it all – to make sure our communities are the perfect setting for living life to its fullest.

Our success is fueled by our belief in a better life – where hospitality is always a given, each detail is worth a second thought, and every open door is a new opportunity to go beyond expectations. We come to work every day to create possibilities for people – possibilities that translate into superior living spaces and experiences designed to inspire our residents, associates, and investors to live a better life focused on what matters most to them.

Cortland is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud to support and celebrate diversity in the workplace. We are committed to equal consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance with the application process and/or using our website, please email talentresources@cortland.com or call 404.965.3988.

Cortland is a drug-free workplace.

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all persons hired to work in the United States.