Outsentia is hiring for multiple financial services firms based in the US, with operations supported from Islamabad, Pakistan. We are looking for a Compliance & Legal Associate to join a growing team supporting investment management and advisory operations. This is a full-time, in-person role based out of our Islamabad office. Remote arrangements are not available.

About the Role

The Compliance & Legal Associate will work closely with portfolio managers, operations, and external counsel to ensure the firm meets its regulatory, contractual, and internal policy obligations. The role spans day-to-day compliance monitoring, legal contract review, and gatekeeping around the firm's external research interactions, particularly with expert networks and industry consultants. This is a high-trust position suited to someone detail-oriented who enjoys translating complex rules into clean, repeatable processes.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance

• Monitor adherence to the firm's compliance manual, code of ethics, and applicable securities regulations (SEC, FINRA where relevant)
• Maintain and review personal trading pre-clearance requests, restricted lists, and watch lists
• Track political contributions, gifts and entertainment, and outside business activities
• Assist with quarterly and annual compliance certifications, attestations, and regulatory filings
• Support preparation for regulatory exams, internal audits, and mock audits
• Maintain compliance records and documentation in line with retention requirements

Legal & Contract Review

• Review, redline, and negotiate vendor agreements, NDAs, service agreements, market data licenses, and software/SaaS contracts
• Maintain the contract repository and tracker, including renewal dates, termination windows, and key obligations
• Coordinate with external counsel on more complex matters and manage the intake/triage process
• Support review of marketing materials, investor communications, and side letters for legal and regulatory issues
• Assist with entity management, KYC documentation, and counterparty onboarding

Expert Network & Research Call Screening

• Screen experts and consultants the investment team plans to speak with, applying the firm's expert network policy
• Vet experts for material non-public information (MNPI) risk, conflicts of interest, employer restrictions, and regulatory designations before calls are confirmed
• Maintain logs of expert calls, including topics covered, restrictions, and post-call attestations
• Liaise with expert network providers (GLG, Third Bridge, AlphaSights, Guidepoint, etc.) to ensure compliance protocols are followed
• Flag and escalate any potential MNPI or insider trading concerns to the CCO

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in law (LLB), finance, business, or a related field; LLM or MBA a plus
• 2–4 years of experience in compliance, legal, or risk at a financial services firm, law firm, or Big 4 advisory practice
• Familiarity with US investment adviser/hedge fund regulatory frameworks (Investment Advisers Act, Rule 204A-1, etc.) strongly preferred
• Strong contract drafting and review skills
• Excellent written English and attention to detail
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information
• Comfortable working US business hours
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Islamabad

Nice to Have

• Prior experience screening expert network calls or working with MNPI controls
• Exposure to SEC filings (Form ADV, Form PF, 13F, 13D/G)
• Familiarity with compliance tools (ComplySci, MyComplianceOffice, Schwab Compliance Technologies)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary aligned with experience
• Direct exposure to US financial markets and senior decision-makers
• Career growth path within the compliance and legal function