Job Description:
Employer: DWS Group
Title: Senior Compliance Officer - Institutional Sales Coverage
Location: New York, New York
Job Code - #LI-SL1 #LI-03
About DWS:
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Overview
The Senior Compliance Officer - Institutional Sales Coverage position sits in DWS Business Line Compliance (DWS Compliance). The Senior Compliance Officer - Institutional Sales Coverage will assist the Chief Compliance Officer in developing and administering the policies and procedures of the Sales Coverage business (Coverage) in the sale and offer of mutual funds/ETFs through institutional financial intermediary channels, separately managed accounts and investment products direct to institutional investors.
Role Details
As a Senior Compliance Officer - Institutional Sales Coverage, you will:
• Provide compliance expertise and advice to business partners. Build consultative working relationships with business partners, helping them to meet their business objectives, while keeping the relevant registered entities in compliance.
• Assist business partners in developing and updating written supervisory procedures to ensure compliance with relevant SEC, FINRA rules, federal securities and other applicable laws.
• Conduct the annual risk assessment to identify potential risks and assist the business managers in mitigating such risks.
• Develop and recommend workable action plans for correcting weaknesses identified in the written supervisory procedures.
• Develop, implement, monitor and report on internal compliance systems and processes utilized for Coverage to ensure compliance with applicable SEC rules, FINRA rules, federal and state securities regulations and other applicable laws.
• Provide advice to the marketing review team on the review of broker-dealer and investment advisory materials; provide advice to the business on the creation and positioning of marketing materials.
• Provide analysis and guidance to Coverage regarding any cross-border solicitation activities regarding securities products and asset management services.
• Assist the CCO with conducting the Annual Certification of Compliance and Supervisory Processes requirements under FINRA Rule 3130
• Provide analysis and guidance to Coverage regarding any potential lobbying activities.
• Assist the CCO in coordinating with the business managers to update and maintain broker-dealer's Form BD with FINRA.
• Assist the CCO with any regulatory examinations and inspections by FINRA or other SRO's.
• Conduct annual training, including the Annual Compliance Meeting and other ad hoc training.
• Manage the escalation of emails of Coverage team members and escalate to the CCO as appropriate.
• Lead projects related to new regulations as needed.
• Coordinate with central compliance functions to address internal client and Business Line Compliance needs.
• Actively participate in working groups, including leading working groups as necessary. We are looking for:
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5 to 7 years of compliance experience with experience as a Compliance Officer/Advisor for a broker dealer and/or registered investment advisor.
• Fluent in all FINRA and SEC issues and concerns.
• Demonstrated expertise with financial services regulatory schemes, including SEC and FINRA rules and regulations. Knowledge of securities products.
• Strong experience in sales practice compliance required; working knowledge of the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) a plus.
• Experience reviewing marketing and advertising collateral in accordance with relevant FINRA and/or SEC regulations.
• Excellent analytical skills, sound judgment and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise independent, and informed judgment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to think analytically and strategically to solve problems and implement solutions.
• Able to meet deadlines and handle multiple matters simultaneously. License(s) required:
• Series 7 and 24 licenses preferred. What we'll offer you:
At DWS we're serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves sand it's important to us that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy and rewarded. At DWS, you'll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle. Whether you're interested in healthcare, company perks, or are thinking about your retirement plan, there's something for everyone.
The salary range for this position in New York City/California is $116,250-$200,000. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education, and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of renumeration.
Some of our core benefits:
• Competitive Salary and Matched 401K Savings Plan
• Generous Paid Time Away plus Bank Holidays
• Physical and Mental Health Well-Being benefits including (but not limited to) Health & Life Insurance Plans and the support of trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Family friendly benefits including generous parental leave packages (supporting all variations of family set-ups), to healthcare plans and travel insurance
• The opportunity to support our CSR strategy which is focused on combatting climate change & achieving greater social justice. You can make donations to our partnered organizations or take part in corporate volunteering opportunities in your local communities by providing on hand support. DWS' Hybrid Working model is designed to find the right balance between in-person collaboration and engagement in the office, which is core to our working culture, and working from home. Each business group varies on the split between time spent in the office and at home, but this will be discussed and made clear as part of your application and interview process. We will continue to review and evolve our working environments and methods to ensure that we are working in the best way possible for our people.
If you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long-term health condition, then please contact your recruiter and let them know what assistance you may need. Examples of adjustments include providing a change to the format of the interview, or providing assistance when at the DWS office. This will not affect your application and your recruitment team will discuss options with you.
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