Weaver is a full-service national accounting, advisory, and consulting firm committed to creating a collaborative and supportive workplace culture. They are seeking a Governance, Risk, and Compliance Associate to join their Asset Management Consulting team, where the role involves supporting audit procedures, compliance program implementation, and ongoing monitoring activities for clients in the asset management industry.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Assist in reviewing internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements for compliance
- Support the implementation and maintenance of compliance programs for asset managers, including institutional clients and registered investment advisers
- Contribute to the development of risk-based audit plans and participate in compliance monitoring and testing activities
- Help prepare and maintain regulatory filings (e.g., Forms ADV, 13F, 13H) and adviser registrations
- Draft audit findings and assist in preparing reports for management review
- Participate in mock regulatory examinations and related preparation activities
- Help enforce the firm’s Code of Ethics and track employee compliance
- Assist in delivering compliance training and maintaining training records
- Support the operation of electronic surveillance systems to monitor regulatory compliance
- Monitor regulatory updates and help adjust internal procedures as needed
- Interpret investment guidelines to ensure compliance with client mandates
- Code and test compliance rules using platforms such as BlackRock Aladdin
- Conduct pre-trade and post-trade compliance monitoring
- Oversee investment activities to ensure adherence to regulatory and internal policies
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field
- 1+ year of experience in audit, consulting, or investment management industry
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with the Investment Advisers Act of 1940
- Experience with compliance program development and maintenance
- Understanding of the asset management industry, including SEC regulations, investment operations, and compliance frameworks
- Excellent research skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated with a commitment to continuous learning
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint)
- Flexibility to accommodate client or team meetings outside standard hours
- Master's degree in Business, Accounting, or Management Information Systems
- Experience with various asset classes, including fixed income, equities, and derivatives
Benefits
- Competitive health benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Disability
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Flexible scheduled time off (STO)
- Minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave
- 11 holidays
- 2 scheduled recharge days
- In-house CPE and learning opportunities
- Technical improvement
- Practice development
- Management/leadership training
- Whole-life growth
Company Overview
Weaver is an accounting and auditing firm. It was founded in 1950, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.weaver.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Weaver has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 23 in 2025, 19 in 2024, 9 in 2023, 13 in 2022, 6 in 2021, 7 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.