Compliance Specialist

Overview

This role is part of the Contract Administration team. The Compliance Specialist is responsible for reviewing and analyzing contractual obligations under definitive agreements as it relates to the distribution of transaction consideration and funds.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor an ongoing portfolio of assigned post-closing releases in the system of record.
• Review transactional agreements and contracts to extract legal information needed to complete distribution of transaction consideration and funds.
• Perform thorough analysis to understand post-closing contractual obligations.
• Coordinate with the Operations Team to create accurate distribution waterfalls and ensure funds are released timely to the right parties.
• Prepare post-closing release materials and work with the Compliance Analyst Team on updates to those materials.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal departments.
• Facilitate timely problem resolution to mitigate risk and prioritize action.
• Ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness of results.
• Manage and help execute special projects as needed.
• Deliver training as requested by Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance, Economics, or Business, required.
• 2–5 years’ experience within financial services.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret contracts.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office products.
• Takes ownership of issues and follows through to resolution.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team as the issue requires.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), facilitation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work across all levels of an organization and with external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Self-motivated.
• Quick learner and adaptable to learning new processes, concepts, and skills.
• Ability to take initiative in learning and applying new skills.
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Operates with the highest integrity and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and handle multiple competing priorities and projects with high-quality output.
• Ability to generate solutions and appropriately escalate to Management.
• Knowledge of M&A transactions.

Location

This position is either:

• Hybrid out of the Denver, CO office, or
• Fully remote from within the Continental United States.

If the selected candidate lives within a 20-mile radius of the downtown Denver office:

• They will be classified as a hybrid employee.
• Beginning September 8, 2026, working one day per week in office is expected.
• Beginning February 1, 2027, two days per week in the office will be expected.

If the selected candidate lives outside a 20-mile radius of the Denver office:

• They will be classified as a fully remote employee.
• In-person onsite visits to the Denver headquarters will be required on average three times per year.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $75K to $85K, depending on level of experience.
• Time zone requirement: Must be available to work mountain time standard business hours. No exceptions.

Benefits include:

• Day-one coverage: medical, dental, and vision plans.
• A 401(k) with a 4% company match.
• Discretionary time off.
• Employer-paid life insurance, with the option to add extra coverage.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Discounted pet insurance.
• A fitness credit.
• Pre-tax plans for dependent care, transportation, and flexible spending.

Additional Information / Special Demands

• Must be available to work mountain time standard business hours.
• Occasional nights/weekends or after-hours may be required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Work on the computer for the majority of the regular workday.

Work authorization: The organization is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship to move forward in the hiring process.

Other Notes

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.

• Qualified individuals are assessed without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected status. Requests for reasonable accommodation or the provision of auxiliary aids should be directed to Human Resources.