Partner 16, Compliance Analyst at Andreessen Horowitz

<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Founded in Silicon Valley in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, Andreessen Horowitz (aka a16z) is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs <a href="https://a16z.com/news-content">building the future</a> through technology. We are <a href="https://a16z.com/portfolio">stage agnostic</a>. We invest in seed to venture to <a href="https://a16z.com/growth/">growth-stage technology</a> companies, across <a href="https://a16z.com/ai/">AI</a>, <a href="https://a16z.com/bio-health/">bio + healthcare</a>, <a href="https://a16z.com/consumer/">consumer</a>, <a href="https://a16zcrypto.com/">crypto</a>, <a href="https://a16z.com/enterprise/">enterprise</a>, <a href="https://a16z.com/fintech/">fintech</a>, <a href="https://a16z.com/games">games</a>, and companies building toward <a href="https://a16z.com/american-dynamism/">American dynamism</a>. a16z has $100B+ under management across multiple funds.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We’ve established a team that <a href="https://a16z.com/about/">is defined by</a> respect for the entrepreneur and the company-building process; we know what it’s like to be in the founder’s shoes. We’ve invested in <a href="https://a16z.com/portfolio/">companies</a> like Anduril, Airbnb, Coinbase, Cursor, Databricks, Deel, Figma, GitHub, Roblox, SpaceX, and Stripe. Our team is at the forefront of new technology, helping founders and their companies impact and change the world.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">The Role</span></h2> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">The a16z Compliance Team is looking for a Compliance Analyst to join their group and own the regulatory requirements related to the Firm’s core compliance needs.&nbsp; This individual will be a cross-functional contributor, working with employees across the firm on highly sensitive matters related to pre-clearance of personal trades, execution of the firm-wide training program, completion of Firm regulatory filings, facilitation of our annual review,&nbsp; and updates and questions regarding the Firm’s compliance manual. The role will also include oversight of external compliance consultants. The Compliance Analyst will report directly to the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">This role requires an in-office presence 2 days a week in either our Menlo Park or San Francisco, CA office.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">To join our team, you should be excited to:</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Work collaboratively with other internal teams such as Human Resources, Operations, Finance, and others to build controls to meet regulatory requirements</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Assist in the administration of the Firm’s Code of Ethics</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Operationalize customary compliance tasks in order to achieve scale across the program</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Assist in the analysis of potential material non-public information in order to maintain and monitor the Firm’s restricted list and information barriers</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Strong collaborator and effective communicator (both verbal and written) across teams and levels of the organization</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Recommend, design and administer regular and firm-wide compliance training&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Identify, monitor and document compliance issues that require follow-up and facilitate the resolution of breaches&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Minimum Qualifications</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Must have bachelor’s degree; Graduate Degree (JD) or equivalent (CFA), a plus</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Must have between 3-5 years of experience in financial services (or consulting or project management in Tech)</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Must have extensive experience working in regulatory compliance with registered investment advisers</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Strong motivation and ability to be a self-starter with a positive outlook and desire to solve problems</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Curiosity and a desire to learn new concepts, processes, products and regulations</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Strong analytical skills with an ability to understand complex processes and workflows</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Sound judgment and an ability to identify and escalate issues effectively and appropriately</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Exceptional organizational skills and a high degree of attention to detail</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">An understanding of and strong focus on the mechanics of a control environment, including escalation and risk-related issues</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks simultaneously in a timely and effective manner</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Low ego, high empathy, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with diverse teams</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">The anticipated salary range for this role is between $134,000 - $156,000, actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience, skills, and scope.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">This role is eligible to participate in the a16z carry program and various discretionary bonus programs as well as benefit and perquisite plans including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K plan, vacation, and sick leave.</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><h2><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><strong>a16z culture&nbsp;</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We do only first class business and only in a first class way</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We take a long view of relationships, because we are in the relationship business&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We believe in the future and bet the firm that way</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We are all different, we recognize that, and we win</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We celebrate the good times</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We do it for the team</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We play to win</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">At a16z we are always looking to hire the absolute best talent and recognize that diversity in our experiences and backgrounds is what makes us stronger. We hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status. These differences are what enables us to work towards the future we envision for ourselves, our portfolio companies, and the World.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Our organization participates in E-Verify. Click<a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/employees" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.e-verify.gov/employees&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1674233464432000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1-yT1T3ug2xE734Ge62fLD"> here</a> to learn about E-Verify.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Andreessen Horowitz hereby reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes received from outside recruiting agencies and / or individual recruiters without being responsible for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes.</span></p></div>