AVP COMPLIANCE

The Company

GID is a vertically-integrated real estate investor, operator, developer, and fiduciary, that has operated a diverse portfolio of multifamily, industrial, and mixed-use developments for over 60 years. With corporate offices in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, New York City, and San Francisco, GID’s mission is to provide superior real estate solutions that create economic value and advance sustainable communities.

GID has an integrated platform that covers Multifamily (asset management, portfolio management, acquisitions and property management under our wholly-owned operating company, Windsor Communities); Industrial (acquisition, development and management of industrial properties in locations throughout the country); Development (creation of luxury residential developments and one-of-a-kind mixed-use projects that combines high-quality design with vibrant, modern living spaces for a diverse resident base); Credit (offering transitional, floating rate bridge loans across all asset classes in the United States and is led by a team of seasoned investment professionals who have managed funds through multiple real estate and credit cycles.

Overall, the firm has 1,275 employees worldwide as well as $29B of assets, 55K+ multifamily units and 26+MM industrial and commercial square feet under management.

Key Pointers:

• As a company, we hold one another accountable for our behavior and performance, knowing our collective success depends upon acting with integrity and delivering results.
• As leaders, we empower our teams by clearly defining roles, prioritizing tasks, delegating authority, trusting team members, and rigorously measuring results.
• We practice open and honest discussions with active listening to strengthen relationships and enhance productivity.
• We build trust because it is the sacred foundation of our relationships and our reputation.
• We embody mutual respect by embracing the uniqueness of each employee and considering others’ agendas equally to our own.
• We reach across departments to build one team, bridging the gaps between silos and partnering to create better solutions.
• We dream big, demonstrating passion and commitment in the relentless pursuit of our Vision.
• We inspire others by walking the talk and leading by example.
• We embrace the Edge, leaning into new challenges and taking risks, recognizing that if we never fail, we are not pushing hard enough.
• We continuously strive to learn, develop, and make progress, adapting and evolving to embrace our own growth.

The Opportunity

Purpose of the Position

The Assistant Vice President, Compliance is responsible for supporting the CCO with identifying and managing regulatory and operational risks through overseeing the compliance program, managing risk assessments and providing overall guidance to ensure compliance with various federal and state regulations.

The Candidate

Experience and Professional Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s level degree; and
• 5 or more years of progressively responsible compliance or privacy experience; or
• Any combination of experience of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform essential functions of the job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Investment Advisers Act and related compliance regulations and industry standards
• Relevant privacy laws and industry standards, including GDPR, California Consumer Privacy Act, and Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint
• ComplySci and project management tools such as Smartsheet’s would be preferred

Skill In:

• Organizational and interpersonal skills
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to meet deadlines, accomplish work in order of priority; professionally maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions

Working Conditions:

• This is an in-office position.
• Responsibilities may require overtime, travel and evening/weekend hours in order to meet deadlines or attend special events.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the CCO with the creation, maintenance, implementation and monitoring of policies and procedures for GID’s compliance program to prevent unethical or improper conduct and detect violations of applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintain compliance records, including compliance policies and related internal controls, conflicts of interest disclosures, records of compliance training and other records in an organized, easily retrievable and accessible manner, in compliance the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (“Advisers Act”).
• Make compliance policies readily available to employees and communicate any changes to the policies to company employees on an ongoing basis.
• Conduct annual compliance audit which shall include a testing program to monitor compliance with standards and procedures required by the compliance program and assess the effectiveness of controls.
• Perform risk assessments and track compliance metrics. Identify and evaluate enterprise risks, internal controls which mitigate risks, and related opportunities for internal control improvement. Report to the CCO regarding the efficacy of the compliance program and to raise compliance issues which need corrective actions.
• Manage the compliance calendar to ensure tasks are being completed throughout the year.
• Design and implement internal control improvements based upon the risk assessment and annual audit performed.
• Oversee required regulatory filings (e.g. Form ADV, Form PF) are submitted accurately and on time.
• Administration of the compliance approval and affirmation system, including user activation, tracking affirmations, and approving certain cases and disclosures.
• Oversight of the company’s AML/OFAC screening system, including screening of potential investors, partners, and buyers.
• Maintain applicable lobbying registrations and meet all applicable reporting and filing deadlines. Ensure GID employees submit applicable lobbying activity reports on a timely basis. Research potential jurisdictions for lobbying registration requirements.
• Manage filings and reporting obligations in connection with solicitation and marketing in foreign jurisdictions.
• Assist with the development of new hire training/orientation to acclimate new GID employees to the company’s culture of compliance. Oversee annual compliance training for existing employees and keep applicable records.
• Manage awareness campaigns, including training, newsletters and compliance presence on the company intranet, to increase awareness of conducting business in accordance with the Code of Ethics and compliance policies.
• Monitor changes to various regulatory reporting requirements.

Education

• Bachelor’s level degree; and
• 5 or more years of progressively responsible compliance or privacy experience; or
• Any combination of experience of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform essential functions of the job.

Compensation

• A competitive base salary and performance incentive bonus will be offered to the successful candidate.

Media links

• https://gid.com/gid-earns-2024-energy-star-partner-of-the-year-award/
• https://gid.com/globest-real-estate-forum-names-gid-industrial-among-its-influencers-in-industrial-real-estate/

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