Associate Regional Director - Supervision Principal

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. is seeking an Associate Regional Director to join the Advocacy and Supervision team in Phoenix, AZ. This role supports financial professionals with supervisory guidance and compliance-focused support, ensuring activities align with firm policies.

The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in FINRA compliance, hold Series 7 and Series 24 registrations, and exhibit strong communication and supervisory skills. The position offers a hybrid work model, requiring in-office presence 3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in FINRA compliance or a related supervisory function.
• Active FINRA Series 7 and Series 24 registrations required.
• Strong understanding of supervisory review and licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an OSJ designee by reviewing and approving supervisory reports.
• Supervise direct reports and their securities activities.
• Support financial professional approval and recruiting processes.

Skills

FINRA compliance

Securities supervision

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Tools

Tableau

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an Associate Regional Director to join our Advocacy and Supervision team. In this role, you will support financial professionals and their offices by providing practical supervisory guidance, relationship management, and compliance‑focused support. You will partner with Advocacy and Supervision leadership to help ensure assigned activities align with firm policies, procedures, and regulatory expectations while contributing to a collaborative, service‑oriented team environment. This opportunity is ideal for someone who brings sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to balance flexibility, accountability, and compliance in a fast‑paced broker‑dealer environment.

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities

• Serve as an Office of Supervisory Jurisdiction (OSJ) designee by reviewing and approving correspondence, securities activities, licensing items, Outside Business Activity reports, daily trade blotters, and other supervisory reports for assigned regions.
• Supervise and collaborate with direct reports, including oversight of securities activities, Special Supervisory Plans, licensing requirements, sales activity, policy communication, and follow‑up related to firm procedures.
• Support the recruiting and financial professional approval process by reviewing complex business model structures, U4 matters, special exceptions, and other items requiring supervisory judgment.
• Support the supervisory visit process by gathering relevant information, documenting follow‑up items, and helping ensure visit‑related standards are met.
• Respond to requests for assistance from existing financial professionals, new financial professionals, recruits, staff, sponsor partners, and other stakeholders by troubleshooting issues and identifying practical solutions.
• Process exception reporting, document trends, and elevate insights for review by Advocacy and Supervision leadership.
• Maintain working knowledge of key industry topics, internal programs, departmental procedures, and relevant firm resources.
• Support and collaborate with direct reports to review supervisory activities and practice efficiency for those under their supervision.
• Participate in special projects, committees, working groups, and firmwide initiatives that advance strategic goals and process improvements.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in FINRA compliance, securities supervision, or a related broker‑dealer supervisory function.
• Active FINRA Series 7 and Series 24 registrations required.
• Series 51, Series 53, and/or Series 4 registrations preferred.
• Strong understanding of supervisory review, regulatory documentation, licensing requirements, correspondence review, exception reporting, and escalation practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat required; experience with Tableau or similar reporting tools preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to adopt technology, use data and reporting tools effectively, and incorporate AI or automation responsibly to improve daily work activities.

Location

Phoenix, AZ, or Fairfield, IA – Hybrid in-office 3 days/week