Chief Compliance Officer

Mid-American Wealth; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

HSA/FSA

AD&D

Disability

Job summary

A leading wealth management firm is seeking a motivated Chief Compliance Officer to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and manage compliance risks. The CCO will develop policies, oversee audits, and maintain employee licensing, fostering a culture of compliance. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in compliance within financial services. This role is full-time and executive level.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of compliance experience required.
• Proven experience in regulatory compliance within financial services or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the organization maintains 100% compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Proactively identify compliance risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Conduct and oversee quarterly audits and bi-annual risk assessments.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update compliance-related policies and procedures.
• Manage and verify all employee licensing requirements.
• Adhere to all regulatory and compliance requirements in all client interactions.

Skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Risk management

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, or related field

Job description

Overview

Mid-American Wealth Advisory Group is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Chief Compliance Officer to join our team. The CCO will play a key role in leading the organization's compliance function to ensure full adherence to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies. This role is central to identifying and mitigating risk, managing regulatory obligations, overseeing internal compliance procedures, and ensuring accurate documentation and reporting. The CCO will also oversee employee licensing and E&O insurance, while maintaining a strong culture of compliance across the organization.

About Us

Mid-American Wealth Advisory Group is a leading wealth management firm dedicated to providing comprehensive financial solutions to individuals and businesses. We are committed to delivering exceptional client service, fostering a collaborative work environment, and empowering our team members to achieve their professional goals. We believe in building long-term relationships with our clients and helping them navigate the complexities of financial planning with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the organization maintains 100% compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards. Monitor evolving regulatory requirements and implement necessary changes in policies and procedures.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify compliance risks and implement mitigation strategies. Develop and maintain a comprehensive compliance risk management framework.
• Audits & Risk Assessments: Conduct and oversee quarterly audits and bi-annual risk assessments. Analyze audit findings and implement corrective action plans as necessary.
• Compliance Procedures: Develop, implement, and regularly update compliance-related policies and procedures.
• Licensing & Insurance Oversight: Manage and verify all employee licensing requirements, ensuring a 100% compliance rate. Ensure errors and omissions (E&O) insurance requirements are fulfilled and maintained. Address licensing issues within 10 days of identification.
• Reporting & Documentation: Adhere to all regulatory and compliance requirements in all client interactions and documentation. Ensure all reports meet internal and external deadlines with 100% accuracy and completeness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, or related field and or minimum 7-10 years of compliance experience
• Proven experience in regulatory compliance within [industry – e.g., financial services, insurance, healthcare, etc.]
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Medical
• Vision
• HSA/FSA
• AD&D
• Disability

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• HSA/FSA
• AD&D
• Disability

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal, Finance, and Strategy/Planning