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# Associate, Marketing & Distribution Compliance at Future Standard

- **Company:** Future Standard
- **Location:** Philadelphia Pennsylvania, United States
- **Posted:** 2026-09-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-24
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/futurestandard/jobs/8795401002

## Job description

Associate, Marketing & Distribution Compliance

The Associate, Marketing & Distribution Compliance function will support the review and approval of marketing and client materials across private and registered investment products. This individual will work closely with Marketing, Distribution, Legal, Client Services, and Compliance teams to ensure communications are fair, balanced, accurate, and compliant with applicable regulatory requirements.

THE SUCCESSUFUL CANDIDATE IS EXPECTED TO:

- Review and approve institutional marketing materials, presentations, pitchbooks, fact sheets, due diligence questionnaires (DDQs), requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for information (RFIs), and investor communications.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with the SEC Marketing Rule, FINRA Rule 2210, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Support registered investment adviser marketing and distribution activities by providing compliance guidance to business stakeholders throughout the content development process.
- Partner with Marketing, Distribution, Client Services, Legal, and Compliance teams to facilitate timely review and approval of communications.
- Review performance-related content, hypothetical performance, third-party ratings, testimonials, endorsements, and advertising disclosures to ensure regulatory compliance and consistency with firm policies.
- Assist with the preparation, coordination, and submission of regulatory filings, including FINRA advertising filings and other required regulatory submissions.
- Support responses to client due diligence requests and consultant questionnaires by reviewing content for regulatory accuracy and consistency.
- Maintain records of marketing reviews, approvals, supporting documentation, and audit trails in accordance with recordkeeping requirements.
- Monitor regulatory developments, enforcement actions, risk alerts, and industry trends related to marketing, advertising, and distribution activities.
- Participate in compliance testing, monitoring activities, internal reviews, and regulatory examinations related to marketing and distribution practices.
- Assist with the development and enhancement of marketing review policies, procedures, controls, and governance frameworks.

## QUALIFICATIONS:

- 2-5 years of compliance, legal, marketing review, or regulatory experience within asset management, investment advisory, broker-dealer, or financial services environments. Series 7 preferred and ability to obtain series 24
- Working knowledge of the SEC Marketing Rule (Rule 206(4)-1), FINRA Rule 2210, and related advertising and communications regulations.
- Experience reviewing institutional marketing materials for registered investment advisers, alternative investment firms, or asset managers.
- Experience supporting regulatory filings and regulatory examination requests preferred.
- Experience supporting private equity, infrastructure, private credit, real assets, or alternative investment strategies strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of performance advertising concepts, disclosure requirements, and institutional fundraising practices.
- Exceptional attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to evaluate complex marketing and disclosure considerations.
- Strong organizational, project management, and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with marketing review and workflow systems such as Red Oak or similar platforms is a plus.

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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