Compliance Specialist (Remote position)
Job title: Compliance Specialist (Remote position) in Santa Barbara, CA at World Insurance Associates
Company: World Insurance Associates
Job description: Position Objective, Typical Duties and Responsibilities
We’re currently seeking a Compliance Specialist to support the firm’s Compliance Program. You will report to Manager-Compliance Operations
- Develop and manage a Compliance Department activity reporting system.
- Represent the compliance department in resolving issues involving new accounts set up with Operations and Accounting departments.
- Monitor general department email inboxes and/or department ticketing system reports to assure timely response or escalation if necessary to inquiries and information received.
- Provide support, education, and guidance to Financial Representatives and their staff as it relates to business processes, firm policies and procedures, industry rules, and other general inquiries.
- Assist management and other compliance personnel with the completion of various projects and testing.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in a related discipline required. Minimum two (2) years of Compliance and/or regulatory experience within both RIA and broker-dealer business segments.,
- Series 7, 24 (or 26), 63, 65 (or 66), Series 53 (or 51), and Life, Health, & Variable Annuity Insurance Licenses (or the ability to obtain within 120 days of hire).
- Strong working knowledge of both brokerage and investment advisory business concerning the regulatory framework in which they operate.
- A deep understanding of industry rules governing supervision, suitability, and registrations.
- Excellent technology and communication skills
- Ability to work independently to manage time and prioritize tasks efficiently.
- Be a motivated self-starter who can make thoughtful, deliberate decisions with minimal assistance.
- The desire to be an enthusiastic, cooperative team player who is always seeking ways to improve processes.
- Have previous experience with and a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements under Reg-BI and PTE 2020-02.
- Already hold a Life, Health, & Variable Annuity license.
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Health Insurance (with HSA option)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Paid Time Off Policy
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Healthy Work/Life Balance
- Maternity/Paternity Leave Policy
- Remote Work Opportunity
- Great company culture with an awesome team-oriented atmosphere!
- Mentorship Opportunities
- Ability to serve on different internal steering committees (Charitable Giving, DEI, Social, etc.)
- Professional growth opportunities
- Friendly and collaborative work environment
- Employee perks including fun team building opportunities, yoga/wellness, charitable giving/volunteering