Compliance Analyst

RiseMe; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) company matching contribution

Tuition Reimbursement and training

Job summary

City National Bank is seeking a Compliance Analyst to support oversight of the Wealth Management Broker-Dealer entities. The role covers monitoring, risk assessment, regulatory change management, and issue resolution to ensure robust compliance with laws and internal controls.

You will work with senior leaders to plan responses to complex regulatory matters, maintain internal control standards, and collaborate with multiple business units to mitigate risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum 4 years of banking experience.
• Minimum 3 years of risk management or compliance experience.
• Minimum 3 years of advanced level Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, administration, and monitoring of compliance programs for broker-dealer entities.
• Evaluate current processes and recommend improvements to reduce risk.
• Assist in risk assessments to identify compliance risk exposure.
• Provide guidance on licensing/registration matters.
• Support timely resolution of complex issues from monitoring.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Tableau

Job description

COMPLIANCE ANALYST - BROKER/DEALER

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

The Compliance Analyst will be responsible for monitoring, oversight and independent review and assessment of the Compliance framework for the Wealth Management Broker-Dealer Entities. Ensure processes are in place for the appropriate oversight, tracking and reporting of compliance program risks that includes an internal control structure, new products, training, regulatory change management, risk assessments, issues management, and monitoring and reporting.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Assist in the development, administration, and monitoring of programs that ensure the Broker-Dealer Entities's compliance with laws, regulations, and rules
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing processes and recommend new processes that most effectively anticipate, manage, and reduce risk to the business.
• Assist in Risk Assessment to identify compliance risk exposure and help the organization prioritize compliance risks.
• Provide guidance on licensing/registration matters.
• Supports the timely and effective resolution of complex issues identified through monitoring
• Develop and communicate recommendations that support adherence to regulations, industry best practices and internal risk programs
• Partners with other business units on complex compliance matters.
• Maintain subject matter expertise and understanding of the laws, rules and regulations with which the business must comply and an awareness of issues of recent regulatory focus.
• Escalate and measure compliance risk issues to leadership and the lines of business, as well as the 1st and 2nd Lines of Defense, as necessary.
• Assess compliance issues presented through complex new/revised product and service offerings and work closely with senior leaders of business units to plan a response.
• Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
• Maintain Wealth Management Broker-Dealer Entities internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Minimum 4 years of banking experience
• Minimum 3 years of risk management or compliance experience
• Minimum 3 years of Advanced level experience in Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint

Additional Qualifications

• Series 7 is preferred
• Demonstrated experience with regulations impacting broker-dealer clients and/or business unit functions preferred.
• Demonstrated strong and sound decision making abilities about compliance risks and recommended corrective action.
• Ability to work well in a time-sensitive environment and handle a variety of matters or projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in analyzing diverse business functions and processes to identify key risks and demonstrated success with implementing control improvement recommendations.
• Proficiency of Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint. Tableau experience preferred
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with all levels of an organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in multi-tasking and prioritizing projects.
• Excellent time management skills and be accustomed to working with deadlines.
• Experience communicating and interacting with federal, state and administrative regulatory agencies, including exam management and other regulatory affairs.
• For Wealth Management Compliance roles, experience with a financial institution such as a broker/dealer and/or registered investment adviser.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Compensation

Starting base salary: $70,000 - $120,000 per year Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.

Benefits and Perks

At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues including:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date
• Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
• Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources
• Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time
• Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs
• Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team
• Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement

Get a more detailed look at our Benefits and Perks.

ABOUT US

Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies.

To learn more about City National and our dynamic company culture, visit us at About Us.

INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

City National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged to make us a better company and employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other basis protected by law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.