Urgently Need Compliance Advisor, Branch Audit in Waltham, MA
Job title: Compliance Advisor, Branch Audit
Company: Commonwealth Financial Network LLC
Job description: Job ID: W-2023-KW
# of Openings: 1
Category: Compliance
Type: Permanent/ Full-Time
Overview
Whether you're looking for a high-energy, inclusive atmosphere or a company that understands the importance of work/life balance, Commonwealth is your match! From generous bonus and 401(k) programs to tuition reimbursement and opportunities for flexible work schedules, Commonwealth is focused on helping its employees thrive in an environment suited to their needs. On top of all that, the Compliance team offers a hybrid work schedule, so you'll be able to work from home part of the week!
As a compliance advisor on the Branch Audit team, you will travel to advisor offices nationwide to conduct on-site inspections (scheduled and unannounced) to help us oversee the securities and advisory businesses of more than 2,000 Commonwealth advisors. Your mission will be to ensure that each business is run in a manner consistent with the spirit and the letter of industry rules and regulations, as well as the firm's compliance and supervisory programs, to decrease exposure to regulatory and financial risk.
Commonwealth's auditors need to be excellent communicators who are analytical and detail driven. Being on the road and working with minimal supervision, they also must be skilled at managing their time and meeting deadlines.
Key Accountabilities
- Conducting on-site inspections of Commonwealth's branch offices nationwide and documenting associated audit findings in a timely manner
- Communicating regularly with advisors, as well as home office employees, regarding firm policies and procedures
- Completing a variety of general compliance projects, such as drafting internal communications, presenting at firm conferences, conducting continuing education teleconferences, data analysis, internal compliance reviews, and other tasks as assigned
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under minimal supervision
- Detail oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in compliance or the financial services industry
- FINRA Series 7 and 24 securities registration required
- Able to commit to traveling 50 percent of the time