Compliance Analyst

Manning & Napier; Village of Fairport (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Manning & Napier is seeking a Compliance Analyst to report to the Chief Compliance Officer and support the firm’s compliance program. The role interfaces with the compliance/legal team to implement and administer the regulatory framework across investment adviser, broker-dealer, and fund compliance, with responsibilities evolving over time.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment, capable of handling multiple priorities and delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with strong academic performance.
• 3+ years of compliance experience in financial services or related field.
• Active licenses: SIE, Series 7, 24, and 63 or 66, or plan to obtain within the first year.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; highly organized and detail oriented.
• Adaptability to evolving regulatory requirements and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and updates of Compliance Programs, including procedures, trainings, and annual assessments.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess impact on programs and policies.
• Assist with compliance reporting, risk assessments, annual/vendor reviews.
• Support review and filing of regulatory disclosures (SEC, FINRA).
• Maintain communications policies and oversee marketing materials review between Marketing and Compliance.
• Coordinate surveillance of electronic communications and supervise sales practice policies.
• Participate in audits, regulatory examinations, and cross-training initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree with strong academic record

Job description

Summary

Manning & Napier is seeking a Compliance Analyst to report to the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) and play an integral role in the firm’s compliance program and regulatory affairs. This role will work closely with the CCO and broader compliance/legal team to foster the firm’s culture of compliance and support the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of the firm’s compliance framework. This position offers broad exposure to the Firm’s various compliance programs, including investment adviser, broker-dealer and fund compliance, regulatory filings, marketing reviews, and strategic business initiatives. Specific duties may be adjusted over time as the Compliance Team and business needs evolve.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, intellectually curious, organized, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, with evolving business priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support various functions related to the maintenance of Compliance Programs, including procedure updates, process implementation, annual assessments, review of exceptions, and training
• Stay current on industry trends and changes to regulations and legislation and assist in evaluating potential impact and updating compliance programs
• Assist with compliance reporting, risk assessments, annual reviews, and vendor reviews
• Support the review, monitoring, and filing of regulatory disclosures, including SEC and FINRA filings
• Maintain and oversee all communications-related policies and procedures
• Serve as primary liaison between Marketing and Compliance, and review and approve marketing material, Requests for Information and Requests for Proposal
• Administer and perform electronic communications surveillance and maintain related policies and procedures
• Support routine supervision over sales practice policies and procedures
• Conduct branch office audits and support internal and external regulatory examinations
• Participate in Compliance Department meetings, training, and cross-training initiatives
• Assist with product and corporate initiatives and other projects, as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, with a strong record of academic achievement
• 3+ years of compliance experience in the financial industry or related field
• Active SIE, Series 7, 24, and 63 or 66 licenses, or attainment of required licenses within the first year
• Strong communication and organizational skills, and high attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to ever-changing regulatory environment and address competing/conflicting demands
• Strategic problem solver committed to collaboration, innovation, and team function, with the highest standards of personal and professional integrity and ethics

Compensation: $80,000-$100,000 expected base salary