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# Compliance Associate, Marketing & Distribution at Future Standard

- **Company:** Future Standard
- **Location:** Philadelphia, PA
- **Posted:** 2026-09-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-05
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/futurestandard/jobs/8795401002

## Job description

## About the Job

The Compliance Associate, Marketing & Distribution will support the review and approval of marketing, investor and client communications across private and registered investment products. Working closely with Marketing, Distribution, Client Services, Legal and Compliance, this role offers the opportunity to develop specialized expertise in investment marketing and distribution compliance while gaining broad exposure to the firm's products, strategies and regulatory framework.

THE SUCCESSUFUL CANDIDATE IS EXPECTED TO:

Marketing Review & Business Partnership

- Review marketing, investor and client communications, including presentations, pitchbooks, fact sheets, DDQs, RFPs, RFIs and other materials.
- Partner with Marketing, Distribution, Client Services and other stakeholders throughout content development and approval.
- Review performance presentations, hypothetical performance, third-party ratings, testimonials, endorsements and required disclosures for consistency with applicable regulatory requirements and firm standards.
- Provide practical compliance guidance to business stakeholders regarding marketing and distribution activities.

Regulatory & Compliance Support

- Support compliance with the SEC Marketing Rule, FINRA Rule 2210 and other applicable investment adviser and broker-dealer advertising requirements.
- Assist with regulatory submissions, including applicable FINRA advertising filings.
- Maintain appropriate documentation and audit trails related to marketing reviews and approvals.
- Participate in compliance testing, monitoring, internal reviews and regulatory examinations involving marketing and distribution activities.

Program Development & Growth

- Monitor regulatory developments, enforcement actions and guidance affecting marketing and distribution practices.
- Assist with the development and enhancement of marketing compliance policies, procedures, controls and review processes.
- Support client and consultant due diligence requests by reviewing regulatory and compliance-related content for accuracy and consistency.

## REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor's degree.
- 2–5 years of compliance, legal, regulatory, or related experience within asset management, investment advisory, broker-dealer, or financial services.
- Familiarity with investment marketing and advertising requirements, including the SEC Marketing Rule and/or FINRA Rule 2210.
- Experience reviewing marketing, investor, client, or regulatory communications.
- Strong written communication, analytical judgment and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with stakeholders across the organization.

## PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Experience supporting a registered investment adviser, alternative investment manager, asset manager, or broker-dealer.
- Experience reviewing performance advertising, disclosures, hypothetical performance, testimonials, endorsements, or similar investment communications.
- Exposure to private equity, infrastructure, private credit, real assets, or other alternative investment strategies.
- Experience supporting regulatory filings, compliance testing, or regulatory examinations.
- FINRA Series 7 and/or Series 24, or ability to obtain applicable licenses as required.
- Experience with Red Oak or another marketing compliance review/workflow platform.

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

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