Chief Compliance Officer, Invest

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The role:

Reporting into the Enterprise Chief Compliance Officer, this is a leadership role within SoFi’s Compliance organization. This strategic role is responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of the Company’s Compliance Management Program for the SoFi Invest business unit. This role includes general oversight of the Compliance Management Program for the Company’s brokerage, and investment adviser.

What you’ll do:

• Lead a team of compliance professionals supporting SoFi’s Invest business unit
• Build and maintain a risk-based compliance program while partnering with business teams as an advisor, as they continue to enhance the suite of products offered.
• Support Engineering and Product in the development of new products and features across the brokerage, investment adviser, and crypto offering.
• Serve as a trusted resource for and partner to the business units responsible for driving the growth of the Invest product, while mitigating regulatory risk to the SoFi enterprise.
• Participate in various committees, audits and examinations, as well as test the processes and infrastructure for the broker dealer and investment advisor that facilitate Invest activities through the administration and maintenance of the Risk Assessment and Annual Reviews.
• As the leading subject matter expert on regulatory matters for the Broker dealer and RIA, Aadvise the Compliance and Legal teams on emerging compliance issues, regulatory changes, and new rules, and consult and guide the company in the establishment of controls to mitigate risks.
• Engage with business partners to offer appropriate knowledge, expertise and business acumen to meet the increasing demands of a rapidly changing regulatory environment.
• Day-to-day responsibility for management and ongoing evolution of the firm's securities and investment advice compliance programs
• Research regulatory risks, documenting analysis, and communicating recommended or required remediation actions
• Assist with the development, maintenance, and documentation of WSP’s, compliance manual, code of ethics, process workflows and standard operating procedures
• Assist with the management of improvement initiatives from a structural, functional, and organizational change management perspective
• Preparation of major compliance-related projects and filings, including but not limited to Communications with the Public, Web CRD filings, IARD filings, Form ADV, RR/IA disclosures and all periodic reviews (4530, 3210, 206(4)-7 etc.)
• Serve as liaison between the Compliance team and the business units, corresponding regularly with upper management
  
  
  

What you’ll need:

• 15+ years of relevant work experience
• Series 4, 7, 24, 63 & 65 (or 66) Licenses
• Degree from an accredited university or significant relevant experience strongly preferred
• Excellent oral and communication skills; must be able to effectively articulate regulatory risks and proposed mitigation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to analyze and interpret rules, regulations, and policies
• Superior organization skills and attention to detail
• Outstanding ability to develop and foster cross-functional relationships with key stakeholders
• Thorough understand of securities markets and compliance obligations of FINRA registered Broker Dealers and SEC Registered Investment Advisers
• Exceptional experience with the Google suite of products and the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly with Excel
• Thorough understanding of BSA/AML compliance obligations of broker dealers
• Knowledge of trade surveillance, complaint handling, outside activities, licensing, and registration
• Experience with bank owned/affiliated broker dealers RNDIP compliance standards
  
  
  

Nice to have:

• Series 26, 27, 52, 53, & 79 licenses
• Work with a self-directed or discount brokerage platform highly desired
• Understanding of fractional share trading preferred
• Working understanding of general banking and lending regulations is helpful
• Experience in compliance monitoring, oversight, or assurance programs at large institutions
• Desire to develop practical, creative solutions that meet business needs while remaining compliant with applicable laws and regulations
  
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

The base pay range for this role is listed below. Final base pay offer will be determined based on individual factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, and location.

To view all of our comprehensive and competitive benefits, visit our Benefits at SoFi page!

SoFi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law.

The Company hires the best qualified candidate for the job, without regard to protected characteristics.

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