Compliance Analyst

About the company:

Kawa, an independent asset manager based in Hallandale Beach, FL, was founded in 2007. Kawa Capital has a proven investment track record across a broad product platform, including its flagship hedge fund, the ‘Kawa Fund,’ certain other strategic funds, and private equity and private debt transactions.

Kawa Capital manages approximately $3.0 BN in assets, distributed among: Credit Multi-Strategy hedge fund the ‘Kawa Fund’, Private Commercial Real Estate Debt and Equity Transactions, Family Office accounts, institutional SMAs, dedicated Macro and Lending funds, and Energy and Infrastructure Deals.

About the job:

Kawa is looking to add a compliance analyst to support all aspects of the firm’s legal and compliance function. Reporting directly to the General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, the compliance analyst will play a key role in managing the firm’s compliance program and work directly with stakeholders at the firm. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with colleagues and is adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously. The position will be based on-site in Hallandale Beach, FL.

Responsibilities will include:

·       Performing KYC and AML reviews (including coordination with fund administrators) for new and existing investors, in addition to assisting with counterparty deal KYC.

·       Support regular compliance testing and monitoring of calendar deadlines.

·       Assist with compliance periodic testing such as political contributions, gifts and entertainment, research practices and social media searches.

·       Assisting in managing the firm’s Code of Ethics program.

·       Assisting with drafting committee agendas and drafting and maintaining meeting minutes.

·       Assist in carrying out the firm’s annual compliance review.

·       Assisting with the preparation of regulatory filings and review of marketing materials pursuant to SEC and other applicable regulations.

·       Assist in ongoing compliance training of existing employees and new hire onboarding procedures.

·       Partnering with other departments at the firm to ensure continual improvement of compliance monitoring systems, processes and oversight.

·       Maintaining books and records and ensuring completion of files

·       Other duties and responsibilities include special projects as assigned by the legal & compliance team.

Skills and Experience:

·       Bachelor’s degree required.

·       Minimum 2 years’ work experience in a compliance role, ideally at a hedge fund or other type of Registered Investment Adviser.

·       Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

·       Familiarity with using Compliance Management Software.

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills, highly organized and detail-oriented individual.

·       Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to evolve the role based on the needs of the firm.