Compliance Analyst

Moneta

Compliance Analyst

Clayton, MO +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Compliance Analyst to support the oversight of trading activity, trade execution practices, and investment suitability across our investment platforms. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with SEC, and other regulatory requirements, as well as internal policies and procedures related to best execution and client suitability.

    Essential Responsibilities

    • Trade Surveillance & Monitoring: Conduct daily reviews of trade activity to identify anomalies, errors, and potential violations; ensure adherence to best execution standards and equitable treatment across client accounts.
    • Issue Investigation & Risk Mitigation: Investigate escalations, trade errors, and execution outliers; identify gaps in compliance processes and recommend improvements to internal controls and oversight procedures.
    • Investment Suitability Oversight : Evaluate client investment profiles, risk tolerances, and objectives to ensure product and strategy alignment; assess complex securities and oversee share class selection and related fees.
    • Due Diligence & Product Review: Ensure due diligence is performed on investment products, including suitability, associated risks, and regulatory considerations.
    • Compliance Program Support : Contribute to the development, maintenance, and enforcement of trading and investment-related compliance policies; remain current on evolving regulatory requirements.
    • Reporting & Documentation: Generate and maintain reports, dashboards, and records related to surveillance findings, exceptions, and resolutions using compliance platforms such as My Compliance Office (MCO).
    • Collaboration & Advisory Support: Partner with trading, investment, operations, and advisory teams to resolve issues, implement controls, and provide guidance on trade practices and product approvals.
    • Regulatory Support & Examinations: Assist with regulatory exams, audits, and internal reviews by preparing documentation and supporting the Chief Compliance Officer and broader compliance team.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.
    • 4+ years of experience in compliance, trading oversight, or investment operations in a financial services firm.
    • Strong knowledge of securities regulations, especially related to trading and client suitability.
    • Experience with making regulatory filings on IARD and conducting compliance testing.
    • Proficiency in Excel; experience with data analytics tools is a plus.
    • Experience at an RIA, broker-dealer, or asset management firm.
    • Working knowledge of performance reporting, fee billing, and portfolio management systems.
    • Must be authorized to work in the United States

    Additional Information

    Moneta is committed to providing the best possible care for our employees; part of this care includes offering comprehensive benefits that enhance the well-being of employees and their families:

    • Paid holidays
    • Paid time off (PTO)
    • Employer cost-shared medical and dental insurance
    • Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, AD&D insurance, and basic life insurance
    • 401k Match – 50% of employee contributions up to 6% of compensation
    • Discretionary annual profit-sharing bonus
    • Paid parental leave
    • Professional development reimbursement
    • Paid volunteer time off (VTO)
    • Employee referral incentive bonus program
    • Onsite wellness programs & rewards
    • Employee engagement activities

    Moneta is a fiduciary fee-only Registered Investment Advisory firm and is unable to hold securities licenses with the exception of Series 65. We also do not allow outside business activities, insurance commissions, and/or trails.

  • Locations
    Foster City, CA • Clayton, MO