Compliance Associate – Electronic Trading Compliance

Company Overview

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.

Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.

This is a hybrid role (3 days in the office/2 days remote).

Interactive Brokers seeks a motivated and talented compliance officer to join its Compliance group. The candidate will report to the Head of Electronic Trading Compliance and focus on compliance with trading and market regulations, including Market Access, Order Routing, and Best Execution. 

 Responsibilities: 

• Work with colleagues in Compliance, Legal, Business, Development, and other teams across the firm to ensure compliance with rules and regulatory guidance related to trading and markets, including, but not limited to, Market Access, reg NMS, reg ATS, rule 606, Exchange Rules, Best Execution, Smart Routing, Algorithmic Trading, Order Routing and Payment for Order Flow Disclosures.
• For each of these subject areas, the Compliance Officer will be responsible for:
• Interacting directly with regulators on trading and markets issues, including the SEC, FINRA, CFTC, NFA, state and foreign regulators
• Coordinating regulatory inquiries, including hands-on data analysis and drafting written responses
• Crafting detailed written specifications for developers and technology staff to enhance internal controls in response to new regulations and the launch of new business lines
• Drafting and implementing firm policies, controls, and written supervisory procedures
• Developing and implementing remedial action plans in response to internal and external audit findings
• Reviewing surveillance reports and escalating as necessary

Qualifications: 

• 2-5 years of experience with a broker-dealer or FCM, an exchange, the SEC, FINRA, CFTC, NFA, or a law firm in compliance, risk, technology, audit, or other related areas.
• Solid academic background and proven interest in financial markets
• High degree of comfort and fluency with computers and technology, and understanding of how technology is applied to business and regulatory problems
• Knowledge of equities, options, futures, fixed-income market structure, and related electronic trading systems, flows, and strategies.
• Experience with Python or other data processing and visualization tools preferred
• Appropriately registered compliance officer (i.e., Series 7 and/or Series 3 registration) or member in good standing of the bar of any US state or the District of Columbia preferred.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Ability to develop compliance solutions that satisfy relevant regulations while executing sound business judgment
• Ability to work both independently and in a small team environment and to multitask with minimal supervision

To be successful in this position, you will have the following:

• Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
• Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.

This role's anticipated base salary range is  $80,000 to $130,000 annually based on skills and experience. The offered salary is just part of the total compensation package. In addition to a competitive salary, the company offers both a discretionary cash bonus and stock award and a wide range of benefits, including health care, tuition reimbursement and much more.

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