Compliance Officer

About The Volunteers Nation

The Volunteers Nation is an active organization dedicated to connecting motivated individuals with impactful volunteer programs that address vital social, environmental, and humanitarian challenges. We forge strategic partnerships and develop training and community projects focusing on sectors such as education, healthcare, environmental conservation, and youth empowerment. Our mission is to champion advocacy and raise awareness about social issues and the significance of volunteerism as a catalyst for sustainable development and societal transformation, founded on the principle that collective efforts can enhance communities worldwide.

Role Overview

We are looking to hire a proficient Compliance Officer with a legal qualification and considerable expertise in capital markets and investment management. This professional will take charge of ensuring our organization's adherence to regulatory standards, especially within financial services and capital markets. The role calls for a meticulous individual with comprehensive knowledge of investment products, regulatory environments, and risk control measures.

Responsibilities

• Establish, apply, and continuously refine an effective compliance and regulatory framework tailored to capital markets and investment management activities.
• Guarantee full compliance with securities laws applicable to private placements, alternative investment models, real estate investment vehicles, and private credit operations.
• Provide legal supervision over deal structuring, investment agreements, offering documents, and investor contracts.
• Assess and authorize investor communications, promotional content, and capital-raising paperwork to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Offer counsel on the legal and regulatory consequences of new investment products, structures, and fundraising methods.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes and deliver timely interpretations regarding their implications for the business.
• Manage AML, KYC, and investor onboarding procedures to maintain full compliance with regulatory standards.
• Carry out compliance audits, conduct internal probes, and perform risk evaluations within investment operations.
• Coordinate with regulatory bodies, external legal counsel, auditors, and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure all regulatory filings and statutory reports are accurate, timely, and comprehensive.
• Educate internal teams on compliance responsibilities, ethical standards, and best regulatory practices.

Requirements

• Must be a qualified lawyer holding an LL.B and BL degree.
• Possess a minimum of 4 to 8 or more years of experience post-call in capital markets law, investment regulation, or financial services compliance.
• Demonstrated practical experience in investment structuring, securities legislation, and regulated financial transactions.
• Thorough understanding of alternative investments, real estate dealings, and private credit frameworks.
• Proven background in working for or advising asset management companies, investment firms, or capital market organizations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of SEC rules and compliance systems in financial services.
• Experience with AML/KYC systems and investor due diligence procedures.
• Strong skills in legal drafting, analysis, and advisory roles.
• Eligibility for SEC sponsorship or registration is a significant advantage.