Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
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Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 13 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
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Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- The US Department of Labor certified 13 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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About the role
Solutions for Today’s Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow’s Opportunities.
Join William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership.
William Blair is seeking to add a Compliance Analyst to its William Blair Investment Management (WBIM) dedicated compliance team. This dynamic role reports to the WBIM Chief Compliance Officer and partners closely with the William Blair Funds' Chief Compliance Officer and the broader WBIM compliance team in Chicago. This role is expected to be in the office 3 times per week.
Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
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Conduct post-trade compliance monitoring to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and client guidelines with minimal supervision
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Review daily system-generated reports, including trading activity reports
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Analyze and prepare responses to compliance inquiries, due diligence questionnaires, AML requests and requests for information/proposal from clients, consultants, and prospects
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Perform designated compliance testing as part of WBIM's annual compliance review process
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Assist with the review marketing materials and other marketing related and client communications (including electronic communications) for compliance with applicable rules; file required marketing materials with FINRA
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Assist with various other regulatory filings (e.g. Form ADV, Section 13 filings, Form PF, other non-US filings as needed)
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Assist in addressing employee Code of Ethics questions and resolving associated exceptions. Participate in other projects, as needed/requested
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Participate in other projects, as requested
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree
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1-3 years of prior professional experience involving compliance for registered investment advisers and/or registered investment companies and other pooled investment vehicles (CITs, UCITS, private funds, etc.)
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Understanding of federal and state regulations applicable to investment advisers and understanding of investment adviser products and operations
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Collaborative and team-oriented self-starter with strong conceptual and critical thinking skills
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Ability to accurately and concisely summarize complex information
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Strong written and oral communication skills
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A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at time of posting is below. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Actual base salary within the specified range is based on several factors, including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior relevant experience, specific degrees and certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and, if applicable, the location of the position.
This role is eligible for either a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance) and/or commission-based incentives.
Our featured benefit offerings include medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid short & long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, Maven family & fertility benefit, parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement), as well as other voluntary benefits.
Salary Range
$100,000 — $115,000 USD
About Our Firm
William Blair strives to attract qualified candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and other strategic resource groups. We are committed to empowering our colleagues to deliver client success and engage in our communities. Our firm has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, continuing to deepen our expertise and relationships across asset classes and markets throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries. What set
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