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Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience, and geographical location. In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on%26nbsp;level%26nbsp;and functional area of responsibility. %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EFor eligible employees, Equitable%26nbsp;provides%26nbsp;a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. 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What You Will Bring
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional work experience.
FINRA Series 7 and 24 registrations, active upon hire.
5+ years experience in the financial services industry.
Deep knowledge of Life Insurance, Annuities and Broker Dealer products.
Expertise in FINRA, SEC, and broker-dealer regulatory requirements, including FINRA Rule 3110.
Experience conducting onsite, remote, and virtual compliance examinations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and compliance platforms including Pinpoint, Proofpoint, SRS Suitability Review System, RegEd AuditTrax, and FINRA Gateway.
Preferred Qualifications
Solid analytical, investigative, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document findings and provide regulatory guidance.
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to independently manage multiple examinations and competing priorities.
Skills
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Audit and Compliance Function: Knowledge of major responsibilities and tasks of Audit and Compliance (A&C) function; ability to manage the operation of A&C function in various business environment.
Customer Focus: Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
Regulatory Environment - Financial Services: Knowledge of regulatory environment; ability to help an organization comply with regulations at the federal, state and local level and follow the organization-specific policies and guidelines, affecting business practices.
Risk Management: Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques for assessing and controlling an organization's exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply knowledge of risk management appropriately to diverse situations.
Securities Laws and Regulations (SLR) Compliance: Knowledge of securities laws and regulations; ability to find out and comply with relevant laws and regulations during business activities.
About Equitable
At Equitable, we’re a team committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.
We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently – where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.
We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.
We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose. Click Careers at Equitable to learn more.
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NOTE: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314-2211 or email us at TalentAcquisition@equitable.com.
Job Details
Primary Location: UNITED STATES-Remote
Other Locations: UNITED STATES-NC, UNITED STATES-VA, UNITED STATES-MD, UNITED STATES-DC-Washington, UNITED STATES-IL, UNITED STATES-SC, UNITED STATES-PA
Organization: Equitable
Schedule: Full-time
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, active FINRA Series 7 and 24, 5+ years in financial services, product knowledge, and compliance examination experience.
Key Responsibilities
- conducting examinations
- documenting findings
- monitoring remediation
Skills & Tools
Microsoft Office Suite, Pinpoint, Proofpoint, SRS Suitability Review System, RegEd AuditTrax, FINRA Gateway, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram
Job Details
- Category: Legal and Compliance
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — United States or North Carolina or Virginia or Maryland or Washington or Illinois or South Carolina or Pennsylvania
- Salary: USD 80,000 – 90,000 / year
- Languages: English
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Retirement plan
About Equitable
A financial services company helping clients secure their financial well-being. — Industry: Finance