Marketing Compliance Associate
About Aquarian
Aquarian Holdings ("Aquarian") is a diversified global holding company with a strategic portfolio of insurance and asset management solutions.
Aquarian Insurance Holdings acquires and operates insurance companies with a focus on life and annuity underwriting, deploying strategies to grow balance sheet profitability by writing new insurance/reinsurance, improving investment income, and optimizing operations. After launching in 2017, Aquarian finalized its first investment in 2018 in Investors Heritage, a regional life insurer domiciled in Kentucky that focuses on pre-need policies. Working closely with management, Aquarian helped the company grow with expanded product offerings and distribution channels, building on its 60-year track record of exceptional client service.
Aquarian continued to deepen its expertise and grow its existing offerings in insurance and reinsurance through its acquisitions of Hudson Life and Annuity Company in 2021 and Somerset Re in 2022.
Aquarian Investments complements the insurance operations, combining best practices from the world’s leading financial services firms with its own distinct strategy, approach, and organizational culture. Aquarian has continued to expand into alternative assets and private credit through the launches of Aquarian Liquid Credit, Aquarian Strategic Opportunities, Aquarian Private Credit, and Aquarian Real Estate Partners.
Aquarian has since grown its business to approximately $25.8 billion in AUM, with 40 investment professionals, multiple funds, and insurance and reinsurance companies, all committed to providing meaningful investment opportunities to millions of people.
In November 2025, Aquarian announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement under which an affiliate will acquire Brighthouse Financial in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $4.1 billion. Brighthouse is one of the largest providers of annuities and life insurance in the U.S., with approximately $208 billion of AUM. Following the anticipated close of the transaction in 2026, Brighthouse Financial will operate as a standalone entity within the Aquarian portfolio.
Role Summary
The Marketing Compliance Associate will be responsible for ensuring marketing materials meet regulatory requirements, maintaining audit-ready documentation, and supporting compliance processes related to marketing activities. This position partners closely with the Vice President of Marketing to balance compliance rigor with marketing effectiveness. The successful candidate also has a desire to provide support to the firm’s broader compliance framework across the organization. This includes conducting risk assessments, performing testing, conducting due diligence on third parties, working on core compliance matters, and contributing to firm initiatives and regulatory responses.
This position is onsite 5 days a week at our New York City office.
Key Responsibilities:
Review and assist in preparing marketing materials, including Overview Decks, Due Diligence Questionnaires, and Requests for Proposals/Information
Assist in preparing materials for regulatory and rating agency submissions
Manage backup source files, documentation maintenance, and version control
Maintain distribution tracking and audit logs
Monitor regulatory requirements related to marketing and investor communications
Work closely with the Vice President of Marketing to integrate compliance processes into workflows without compromising agility
Identify opportunities to streamline compliance processes with respect to marketing material review, documentation, and audit preparation
Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments.
Perform testing and monitoring in accordance with the annual compliance plan.
Conduct initial and ongoing due diligence on third parties.
Assist with various Code of Ethics-related compliance tasks.
Perform other duties assigned by Compliance team leadership.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Finance, or related field
2–3 years of experience in marketing compliance or related financial services roles
Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills
Familiarity with marketing rules (e.g., SEC Marketing Rule, FINRA) strongly preferred
Proficiency in managing documentation and tracking systems
Aquarian is an equal opportunity employer. Aquarian is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience and unique perspectives. Aquarian does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical handicap or disability, age, citizenship status, alienage, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other criteria prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Aquarian makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.