<p>Robert Half Financial Services is recruiting for a Compliance Officer role for an International Broker Dealer and Investment firm located in midtown Manhattan, New York. Our client requires 7+ years of Compliance experience at a Broker Dealer or an RIA, with active FINRA Series 14 License and knowledge of SEC/FINRA Regulatory Compliance, Reg 15a-6, Client Onboarding and Compliance Monitoring. This role is hybrid remote requiring 4 days per week in the midtown Manhattan New York office.</p><p><br></p><p>This role will provide regulatory oversight and advisory support across multiple business lines, with a primary focus on the firm’s registered broker-dealer activities. Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, the successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, ensuring the firm operates in compliance with U.S. securities regulations (SEC, FINRA) while maintaining alignment with global compliance standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>Regulatory Advisory & Oversight:</p><ul><li>Provide day-to-day compliance advice across business lines, including broker-dealer (15a-6), specialist lending, and global affiliates</li><li>Advise on SEC and FINRA regulations, including cross-border broker-dealer requirements</li><li>Act as a trusted advisor on complex, time-sensitive regulatory matters</li></ul><p>Compliance Framework & Risk Management:</p><ul><li>Identify, assess, and prioritize compliance and regulatory risks</li><li>Maintain and enhance policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Ensure adherence to market conduct, conflicts management, and information barrier frameworks</li><li>Oversee compliance issue tracking, escalation, and remediation</li></ul><p>AML, KYC & Onboarding:</p><ul><li>Oversee client onboarding processes, including AML/KYC due diligence</li><li>Support and enhance the firm’s AML program</li></ul><p>Governance, Reporting & Audits:</p><ul><li>Manage record-keeping obligations and regulatory reporting requirements</li><li>Deliver management reporting on compliance risks and emerging regulatory themes</li><li>Support internal and external audits, ensuring readiness and remediation of findings</li><li>Liaise with regulators and support regulatory examinations and inquiries</li></ul><p>Business Enablement:</p><ul><li>Support new business initiatives, transactions, and product approvals</li><li>Provide compliance input on strategic projects and business change initiatives</li></ul><p>Monitoring & Employee Oversight:</p><ul><li>Oversee personal account dealing and employee compliance activities</li><li>Support licensing and registration processes</li></ul><p>Stakeholder & Global Collaboration:</p><ul><li>Collaborate with Legal, Control Room, Surveillance, IT, Operations, and third-party vendors</li><li>Work closely with global Compliance teams to ensure consistency</li></ul>