--- title: 'Analyst, Technology and Operations at Future Standard' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/analyst-technology-and-operations-future-standard-philadelphia-r93268wtq3st' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-15' --- # Analyst, Technology and Operations at Future Standard - **Company:** Future Standard - **Location:** Philadelphia, PA - **Posted:** 2026-09-10 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/futurestandard/jobs/8795168002 ## Job description The Compliance Technology and Operations Analyst serves as a bridge between Compliance, Operations, and Technology, partnering across the organization to modernize, streamline, and automate regulatory and compliance processes. This role is responsible for identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce operational risk, strengthen controls, and leverage technology solutions to support the firm's compliance framework. The ideal candidate combines regulatory awareness, operational excellence, process improvement expertise, and technical aptitude. They are comfortable translating business requirements into practical technology solutions and driving initiatives that enhance the effectiveness, scalability, and consistency of the Compliance function. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE IS EXPECTED TO: Compliance Process Automation - Identify, assess, and prioritize opportunities to automate manual compliance activities. - Partner with Compliance, Technology, and Operations teams to design and implement workflow automation solutions. - Support implementation and enhancement of compliance technology platforms, including surveillance, employee compliance, licensing, AML, regulatory change management, and monitoring systems. - Reduce reliance on manual processes and spreadsheets through automation, workflow optimization, and system integration. - Evaluate emerging technologies and regulatory technology (RegTech) solutions to strengthen compliance operations. Compliance Operations & Technology Enablement - Gather and document business requirements from Compliance stakeholders. - Translate compliance requirements into technology specifications and implementation plans. - Serve as a liaison between Compliance and Technology teams during system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements. - Support platform administration, user acceptance testing, issue resolution, and ongoing system governance. - Assist with vendor management activities and the evaluation of third-party compliance technology solutions. Process Improvement & Control Enhancement - Document and map current-state and future-state compliance processes. - Identify operational inefficiencies, control gaps, and opportunities for standardization. - Recommend and implement solutions that improve effectiveness while maintaining regulatory compliance. - Develop procedures, workflows, and operating documentation that support sustainable operations. - Support continuous improvement initiatives across the Compliance organization. Governance, Risk & Regulatory Support - Assist with regulatory examinations, audits, and compliance reviews. - Support compliance testing and monitoring activities through process improvements and technology-enabled controls. - Help establish governance frameworks for compliance technology platforms and operational processes. - Partner with Compliance leadership to ensure key controls remain effective and scalable as the organization grows. Project Management & Change Enablement - Participate in strategic compliance transformation initiatives. - Track project milestones, risks, dependencies, and deliverables. - Coordinate across Compliance, Legal, Operations, Technology, and business stakeholders. - Support change management, training, and user adoption efforts associated with new technologies and processes. ## QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, or related field. - 2-5 years of experience in Compliance, Risk, Internal Audit, Operations, Business Analysis, or Financial Services Technology. - Experience documenting business requirements, workflows, and operating procedures. - Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. ## Preferred - Experience within asset management, private equity, private credit, wealth management, or banking. - Familiarity with SEC, FINRA, AML, and other financial regulatory requirements. - Experience with workflow automation or process improvement tools such as Microsoft Power Platform, ServiceNow, or similar platforms. - Experience supporting compliance technology or regulatory technology (RegTech) implementations. - Lean Six Sigma, Agile, Scrum, or project management certifications. Critical Competencies - Compliance Operations - Process Automation - Technology Enablement - Business Analysis - Process Mapping & Documentation - Regulatory Risk Awareness - Project Management - Stakeholder Management - Continuous Improvement - Change Management Success Measures Success in this role is demonstrated through: - Reduction in manual compliance activities and operational inefficiencies. - Successful implementation and adoption of compliance technology solutions. - Improved effectiveness, scalability, and consistency of compliance processes. - Enhanced control environment and reduced operational risk. - Timely delivery of compliance transformation initiatives. - Strong partnership across Compliance, Technology, Operations, and business teams. Future Standard is a global alternative asset manager serving institutional and private wealth clients, investing across private equity, credit, real estate and infrastructure. With a 30+ year track record of value creation and $94 billion in assets under management, we back the business owners and financial sponsors that drive growth and innovation across the middle market, transforming untapped potential into durable value. Total AUM estimated as of June 30, 2026. Future Standard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Future Standard does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or search firms. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement is property of Future Standard and no fee will be paid. ## About Future Standard ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Future Standard is a global alternative asset manager that provides investment solutions across private equity, credit, infrastructure and real estate, primarily focusing on the U.S. middle market. - **Entity Type**: Private (the firm was created through the combination of FS Investments and Portfolio Advisors) - **Headquarters**: Darien, Connecticut, United States (primary office; also has offices in New York, Bangalore, Zurich, and 10 other global locations) - **Founded**: Year not publicly disclosed (the combined firm brings together over 30 years of private markets experience under the Future Standard brand) - **Founders**: Not publicly available (the firm is the result of a merger between FS Investments and Portfolio Advisors) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Financial Services – Alternative Asset Management - **Target customers**: Institutional clients (pension funds, endowments, foundations) and private wealth clients (B2B and B2C) - **Mission or purpose statement**: “We challenge convention to uncover what others overlook. With a focus on the U.S. middle market built on specialized expertise and trusted relationships, we’re uniquely positioned to solve complex investment needs.” ## Products & Services - **Private Equity**: Direct, secondary and primary investments across buyout, venture capital, growth equity and special situations. Focus on middle-market sponsors. - **Credit**: Tailored financing solutions spanning senior, junior, opportunistic and liquid credit, and credit secondaries. Emphasizes capital preservation. - **Infrastructure**: Flexible capital for U.S. middle market companies building, managing and securing digital infrastructure (secular tailwinds like data centers, fiber, etc.). - **Real Estate**: Debt and equity capital solutions for commercial real estate sponsors and borrowers, leveraging over 20 years of experience. - **Multi-Asset**: Dynamic alternative strategies across equities, credit, commodities and currencies, including direct hedge fund strategies and multi-strategy funds (e.g., FS Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund, FS MVP, FS Credit Income Fund, FS Credit Opportunities Corp., FS KKR Capital Corp.). ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private firm) - **Key Metric**: **$94 billion** in assets under management (AUM) as of March 31, 2026 - **Notable Investors/Partners**: The firm serves both institutional and wealth clients; partner relationships include leading financial sponsors and operators in the middle market. (Specific investor names not publicly listed.) - **Growth Signals**: - 14 offices globally (Darien, New York, Bangalore, Zurich, and others) - 30+ years of combined leadership in private markets - Recent AUM milestone of $94B - Active hiring across multiple functions (investments, operations, technology) ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep middle-market specialization**: Focused on the U.S. middle market, a segment often overlooked by larger asset managers, allowing differentiated deal sourcing and sponsor relationships. - **Integrated platform**: Combines direct investing (private equity, credit, real estate) with fund-of-funds and secondary capabilities, offering clients a single entry point to multiple private asset classes. - **Scale and track record**: $94B in AUM and three decades of experience provide credibility, sponsor connectivity, and the ability to innovate (e.g., multi-strategy funds, liquid credit vehicles). - **Innovation-driven culture**: Entrepreneurial mindset with a stated commitment to challenging convention and adapting to evolving markets. ## Strategic Focus - **Expand access to alternative investments** for both institutional and wealth clients by launching new fund vehicles and solutions. - **Continue growing digital infrastructure** (infrastructure platform) as a key secular trend. - **Deepen sponsor relationships** and co-investment opportunities in the middle market. - **Invest in technology and talent** to improve operational efficiency, client service, and investment performance (hiring for roles in engineering, HR tech, process intelligence, etc.). ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Collaborative, inclusive, and nimble. The firm emphasizes “sustainable high performance” and empowers employees to be leaders regardless of role. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) foster diversity and belonging. - **Professional development**: Cross-functional training, internal/external development opportunities, and career mobility across the firm. The company supports long-term career growth. - **Work environment**: Hybrid/office model with locations in Darien (CT), New York City, Bangalore (India), and Zurich (Switzerland). Roles span investments, operations, technology, and administration. - **Perks and values-driven**: - Paid volunteer days and charitable giving matching - Board training and placement opportunities - Focus on innovation and giving back to communities (Future Standard Foundation) - **Engineering/tech culture**: Dedicated technology roles (e.g., VP Engineering – HR Technology) and Process Intelligence positions indicate a growing emphasis on data, automation, and digital tools. ## Sources 1. [futurestandard.com – Overview](https://www.futurestandard.com/) 2. [futurestandard.com – Who We Are](https://www.futurestandard.com/who-we-are) 3. [futurestandard.com – Careers](https://www.futurestandard.com/careers) 4. [futurestandard.com – Job Opportunities](https://www.futurestandard.com/careers/job-opportunities) 5. 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