Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an Associate Compliance Analyst to support the broker-dealers’ Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) and compliance team. The role is ideal for a high-functioning, energetic professional with compliance experience within a broker- dealer and an understanding of FINRA Broker-Dealer and SEC Registered Investment Advisor regulations. In this role, you will assist in supporting and monitoring the regulatory compliance program reporting directly to the Broker-Dealer’s Chief Compliance Officer and supporting our affiliated SEC Registered Investment Advisor compliance programs pursuant to applicable SEC and FINRA regulations and firm policies and procedure
Responsibilities
- Review of the sales and trading activities of financial advisors
- Conduct licensing and registration activities for broker dealer and RIA, including Form U4, U5, Form BR and disclosures.
- Respond to state registration inquiries
- Participate in the on boarding of new advisors
- Track, report and resolve deficiencies related to exception reports
- Assist in the investigation and resolution of customer complaints and FINRA/SEC inquiries.
- Responding to clearing firm inquiries
- Provide monthly and quarterly compliance reports to the CCO
- Maintain internal records
- Employee account oversight
Requirements and Skills
- FINRA Series 7
- FINRA 24 or the ability to obtain within 90 days
- Solid understanding of SRO rules for securities licensing and proficiency in FINRA Gateway
- Minimum of two years compliance and/or supervisory experience
- Strong knowledge of financial services industry and products and services
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Deadline and detail-oriented
- Aptitude for analysis, investigation and problem solving
- Strong proficiency in office programs, with particular emphasis on Excel
Candidates are subject to a background and credit check, pre-employment tests, and must be authorized to work in the US.