Portfolio Compliance Specialist

2 weeks ago

Boston, MA, United States Loomis Sayles Full time

Loomis Sayles is a performance-driven active asset management company that seeks to identify exceptional investment opportunities on behalf of institutional and retail clients worldwide. We believe active management fueled by proprietary, best-in-class research helps us achieve financial success for our clients. Founded in 1926, Loomis Sayles currently oversees approximately $425 billion in assets under management (as of 30 September 2025) for global clients spanning more than 50 countries.

We foster a culture of entrepreneurialism, where all employees are empowered and encouraged to develop themselves and their ideas. Our culture centers on our shared IDEALS, the core characteristics of who we aspire to be as employees and an organization.

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Loomis Sayles is committed to the continual improvement of our performance, processes and people. As part of this commitment, we are looking to hire an enthusiastic and passionate candidate, eager to contribute to our continued success through the following employment opportunity:

About the Role

Loomis Sayles has implemented the Charles River Compliance System ("CRD") to automate its compliance with its clients' guidelines and restrictions. This function plays a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance and client trust.

The Portfolio Compliance Specialist will be an integral part of the compliance department, primarily responsible for supporting key compliance functions and contributing to ongoing regulatory and operational initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

  • Daily monitoring of compliance alerts in CRD and analysis of client investment guidelines to determine if a guideline breach has occurred
  • Work with investment professionals (portfolio managers, portfolio specialists and/or client portfolio managers) to resolve guideline issues
  • Assist the compliance manager in reviewing, analyzing and interpreting restrictions found in client contracts, guidelines, amendments and other correspondence
  • Assist the compliance manager in coding client investment guidelines into CRD
  • Assist the compliance manager in testing client restrictions as they are input into CRD, providing feedback and solutions for issues that arise
  • Prepare materials to assist with ongoing client investment guideline reviews
  • Complete or assist in the completion of risk mitigation checklists related to critical operational risk areas for new and existing accounts
  • Assist in internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to compliance related inquiries
  • Support members of the Compliance Department with various ongoing tasks
  • Provide administrative support to members of the compliance team - scheduling meetings, document formatting support, spreadsheet data entry, electronic document filing and maintenance support, etc.
This position requires commuting to the Boston office 3 days a week, from Tuesday to Thursday

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree
  • At least 1-3 years of investment guideline experience
  • CRD experience or another automated guideline compliance system experience is required
  • Ability to work independently on several tasks and projects simultaneously
  • Excellent oral and written communications, organizational and time management skills
  • Strong computer skills are essential, particularly proficiency in Excel (including V-Lookup and handling large datasets)
  • A keen attention to detail is essential

Loomis Sayles is committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000 USD. Your starting salary will be based on your experience, skills, qualifications and local benchmarking. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award, which is based on individual and company performance. In addition to your compensation, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being and financial security.

EEOC and Diversity Statement

Loomis Sayles is deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce in which talented individuals can realize their full potential and contribute to our growth and success. Please consider applying for this role even if your work history and skillset doesn't completely match the job description. We believe creativity, tenacity and humility are as valuable as specific skills that can be practiced and perfected on the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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