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# Associate, Compliance at Future Standard

- **Company:** Future Standard
- **Location:** Darien Connecticut, United States / Philadelphia, PA
- **Posted:** 2026-08-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/futurestandard/jobs/8734186002

## Job description

The Compliance team is looking to add an Associate to their team in Darien, CT or Philadelphia, PA.  The opportunity is responsible for interpreting complex regulatory requirements, implementing monitoring frameworks, and advising business lines to mitigate legal, operational and reputational risk, and ensure that daily operations align with applicable federal, state, and international standards.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE IS EXPECTED TO:

- Assist in supervising/analyzing the firm’s compliance program and advocating for a strong culture of compliance with all employees
- Maintain firm’s Compliance Manual and perform annual compliance assessment
- Monitor employee’s compliance with firm’s Code of Ethics, including personal trading policies
- Aid in regulatory filings, such as Form PF, 13F, 13H, 13G, ADV, etc.
- Ensure compliance in regulatory matters throughout the business development and investor relations processes
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices to further develop effective compliance policies and procedures
- Review contracts, NDA’s, vendor agreements
- Draft, update, and maintain comprehensive compliance policies and written supervisory procedures (WSPs) to reflect evolving rules and industry best practices.
- Coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries, audits, and routine examinations from regulatory authorities (e.g., SEC, FINRA, CFTC/NFA, state regulators); liaise with external legal counsel as needed.
- Monitor cybersecurity of the firm, including penetration/vulnerability testing, disaster recovery testing and mock-phishing exercises
- Coordinate firm-wide compliance training, sexual harassment training and cybersecurity training
- Review marketing collateral, RFP submissions, investor presentations, and product launch materials to ensure adherence to advertising and marketing rules.

## QUALIFICATIONS:

- The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience working at an SEC-registered investment advisor and/or a compliance advisory firm
- The candidate must be proactive, a self-starter and possess strong analytical acumen, sound executive judgment, discretion in handling sensitive investigations, and excellent written communication for drafting policies and formal regulatory correspondence.
- Ability to write policies and prepare footnote/compliance disclosures
- Working knowledge of key financial regulations, such as the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Investment Company Act of 1940, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Dodd-Frank, BSA/AML/OFAC, or FINRA Conduct Rules.
- Must be comfortable wearing several hats and juggling diverse requests
- Ability to comfortably handle pressures and deadlines of a high-growth, fast-paced and demanding environment
- Knowledge of MNPI rules and expert network monitoring is strongly preferred
- Knowledge of SEC private fund requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 — Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Impeccable attention to detail
- Ability to work under time pressure
- Ability to interface with multiple systems to acquire needed information
- Confidence to interact with all levels of management, both internally and external

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 March 31, 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. [greenhouse.io – Future Standard Jobs](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/futurestandard)

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