Compliance Analyst

Job Description

Interactive Brokers is looking for an experienced Compliance Associate with data analysis experience, preferably in the commodities or securities industry. This position is responsible for handling compliance supervision over reporting to various non-financial systems. Prior experience in working with order audit trail reporting systems, order handling or trading systems, or client data is highly desired but is not required.

Responsibilities:

This position is focused on the Consolidated Audit Trail ("CAT")reporting systems and compliance supervision to ensure that the firm has complied with the rules. This is an operational and oversight function that requires the ability to read regulations, research and analyze data, understand technical implementations of systems and devise control procedures to test compliance.

Experience in researching transactional reporting issues to form evidence- based conclusions is a necessary skill. Experience in data analysis and/or system development or improvement is strongly preferred. While preference will be given to individuals that have financial services industry experience, other similar compliance type of experience in another industry will be considered.

Specific Job Responsibilities:
Reviewing regulatory data to identify root cause and necessary remediation for errors
Using UNIX command tools to make corrections to records as needed
Develop surveillance for regulatory reporting and operational data
Automate CAT Feedback system
Following up with software developers and/or with management on any errors/exceptions that arise
Gathering facts to assist the firm in responding to examinations and formal inquiries
Proposing improvements to, or additional controls over, regulatory reporting

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a quantitative or analytical field
Experience in an analytical role, preferably in the financial industry
Strong data analysis, investigatory, and problem-solving skills
The ideal candidate would have some degree of self-sufficiency in performing data analysis using common programming languages (e.g., Python, Perl, etc.) and database queries (e.g., SQL)
Regulatory research and interpretation skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to discuss and write about complex topics in a manner that is both precise and persuasive
Familiarity with, or the ability to learn advanced Excel skills is required (e.g., pivot tables, macros, etc)
Familiarity with the following is a plus:
FINRA Consolidated Audit Trail ("CAT") /Order Audit Trail ("OATS") systems
FIX protocol
Technological orientation is required with the following specific skills highly valued:
UNIX knowledge is part of this job and must be learned on the job, but it is preferable that the candidate has this ability already. Programming skills in Python, PERL, or GO are also highly desirable
Skills: Experience using Atlassian systems, i.e. Confluence and JIRA is a plus
Company Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
Retirement plan 401(k) with competitive company match
Excellent health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision benefits
Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
Daily company paid lunch and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack
Corporate events including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
Modern offices with multi-monitor setups
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Company Overview

Interactive Brokers LLC, a subsidiary of Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Ticker: IBKR) is a direct access electronic broker serving professionals, frequent traders, institutional investors, financial advisors and introducing brokers. Our clients have access to more than 150 market centers around the world from a single integrated account. Our employees are part of a dynamic, multi-national, fast-paced, results-oriented team that has spent four decades focused on advanced technology and automation that equips our clients with a uniquely sophisticated platform to manage their investment portfolios. We provide our clients with advantageous execution prices, risk and portfolio management tools, research facilities and investment products, at low or no cost, positioning them to achieve superior returns.

Headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA. IBKR has offices in more than 15 countries across the world.

IBKR is a member of NYSE, FINRA, and SIPC. Interactive Brokers Group brokerage affiliates are regulated by securities and commodities agencies around the world.

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