Director, Marketing Compliance – Legal Review

About the RoleThe Director of Marketing Compliance - Legal Review is responsible for overseeing the legal review and approval of advertising and marketing communications for our global asset management firm. This role ensures that all materials comply with applicable regulatory requirements internal policies and industry best practices while supporting commercial objectives and efficient role sits at the intersection of Legal Compliance Marketing and Distribution requiring strong judgment regulatory knowledge and the ability to provide practical solutionsoriented guidance in a fastpaced environment. The Candidate should have good interpersonal skills to lead the team and work well with internal ResponsibilitiesLeadership & OversightManage and oversee the Marketing Compliance - Legal Review team including workload allocation prioritization and quality as a subjectmatter expert on advertising and marketing regulations applicable to asset management (e.g. SEC Marketing Rule MiFID II UCITS AIFMD local jurisdictional rules).Establish and maintain consistent review standards procedures escalation protocols and servicelevel & Regulatory ReviewReview and approve a broad range of materials including:Marketing presentations pitch books factsheets and websiteRFPs RFIs and duediligence questionnairesThought leadership commentaries and white papersSocial media and digital communicationsEnsure materials are fair balanced accurate and not misleading with appropriate disclosures and risk on performance presentation use of hypotheticals ESG claims and forwardlooking & Process ManagementDevelop maintain and enhance marketing and advertising policies templates and guidance with Legal counsel to monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on marketing process improvements including use of review systems templates and preapproved content to increase PartnershipAct as a trusted advisor to Sales Marketing Product and Investment teams providing practical guidance and solutions that support business objectives while managing regulatory closely with global legal and compliance colleagues to ensure consistency across in product launches and strategic initiatives from a marketingreview & Risk AwarenessDeliver training to Marketing Sales and other stakeholders on marketing rules regulatory expectations and internal recurring issues or risk themes and proactively address them through guidance or & Education Requirements10 years experience in legal and/or compliance department of an investment company or in a law firmBachelors degreePrior experience performing marketing and advertising review required; experience implementing SEC Rule 206(4)-1 (adopting release and subsequent guidance)Prior management experience and trainingExcellent oral and written communications organizational and time management skills ability to collaborate with sales marketing and product groupsAbility to develop strong working relationships with marketing groups and product teams; provide support and training through conversation and frequent meetingsExperience in working under pressure managing multiple conflicting priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environmentCompetence in interacting with and influencing business associates at all levelsExcellent judgment and discretionKnowledge of rules and regulations for advertising and marketing investment services and productsUnderstanding of standards for marketing and advertising advisory services based on the Investment Advisors Act no-action letters and other legal authority rulesKnowledge and understanding in the following areas is preferred:GIPS rules for one-on-one presentations and advertising/marketing materialsInstitutional and retail investment vehicles including separate accounts mutual funds separately managed accounts (SMAs) private placements ETFs and alternative investmentsAdtrax Marketing Compliance review toolAdditional RequirementsThe position follows a hybrid schedule with two days work from home and three days work from Sayles is committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. The salary range for this position is $150000 - $190000 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 addition to your compensation you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health well-being and financial security.