Compliance Associate

Sound Income Group LLC; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-covered medical benefits

HRA

Dental & vision plans

PTO + 10 company holidays

401K with company match

Free onsite parking

Company-provided laptop

On-site gym access

Weekly carwash

Job summary

Sound Income Group is seeking a Compliance Associate to support the Chief Compliance Officer and team in daily regulatory tasks in Fort Lauderdale. This onsite role focuses on trade reviews, registrations, education support, reporting, and documentation across affiliates.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in compliance, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a collaborative, detail-oriented environment. Onsite work five days a week is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in compliance or detail-intensive environment.
• Strong analytical, proofreading, research, and problem-solving with high accuracy.
• Clear written and verbal communication and ability to follow up professionally on compliance requirements.
• Collaborative, dependable team player who can work in a close-knit environment.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and able to work onsite five days a week.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily and weekly trade reviews and document findings.
• Support compliance activities in the MyComplianceOffice portal and related systems.
• Assist with monthly/annual firm registrations and maintain supporting documentation.
• Track continuing education requirements across state and FINRA programs.
• Review quarterly trade errors, corrections, and adjustments.
• Assist with inspections, documentation requests, and follow-up tasks.
• Prepare and maintain weekly/monthly reports for Trading Operations and CCO.
• Maintain organized compliance records across internal systems and cloud storage.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Trading Operations, advisors, and other partners to resolve queries.
• Support cross-training and additional compliance projects as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Excel proficiency

US work authorization

Onsite readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/accounting/legal studies or related field

Tools

MyComplianceOffice

Smarsh

Quest CE

Dropbox

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

POSITION: Compliance Associate

Location & Hours: Fort Lauderdale | Onsite M-F 8:30-5:00pm

Who We Are

At Sound Income Group, our mission is to help independent financial professionals and their clients thrive, especially those approaching or in retirement. We provide a full suite of resources across financial education, investment strategies, marketing, and practice management to support long-term success.

We foster a collaborative, performance-driven culture rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. If you’re enthusiastic about making a measurable impact in the financial services space, we invite you to grow with us.

Position Summary

The Compliance Associate supports the Chief Compliance Officer and Compliance team in the day-to-day administration of the firm's regulatory compliance program. This role is responsible for trade reviews, registration and continuing education support, compliance reporting, representative security reviews, inspections, and general compliance administration with our affiliates, Sound Income Strategies. The ideal candidate is analytical, highly detail-oriented, comfortable working with recurring deadlines, and eager to grow within financial services compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily and weekly trade reviews
• Support representative security reviews and other compliance activities within the MyComplianceOffice portal.
• Assist with monthly and annual firm registrations and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
• Assign and track continuing education requirements across applicable state and FINRA programs and follow up to ensure timely completion.
• Review and document quarterly trade errors, corrections, and adjustments.
• Assist with compliance inspections, documentation requests, and follow-up activities.
• Prepare, process, and maintain weekly and monthly reports for Trading Operations and the Chief Compliance Officer.
• Maintain organized compliance records across Dropbox, MyComplianceOffice, and other internal systems.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Trading Operations, advisors, and other internal partners to research questions and resolve issues.
• Support cross-training initiatives and assist with additional compliance projects and responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

Must-Have Qualifications

Background and Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in compliance, financial services, investment operations, legal support, or another detail-intensive professional services environment.
• Strong analytical, proofreading, research, and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to manage recurring deadlines, follow established procedures, and maintain complete and organized records.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to follow up professionally and explain compliance requirements.
• Collaborative, dependable approach with the ability to contribute successfully within a close-knit, cross-trained team.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
• Must live within reasonable commuting distance of Fort Lauderdale and be available to work onsite five days per week.

Technology Expertise:

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency across Microsoft Office.
• Comfort learning and working within compliance, document‑management, and reporting platforms.

Preferred, Nice to Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, legal studies, or a related field.
• Series 65, 66, or another relevant securities license, preferred not required.
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) certification or related training is a plus
• Experience with MyComplianceOffice, Smarsh, Quest CE, Dropbox, or similar systems.
• Experience in an RIA, broker-dealer, investment firm, or other regulated financial environment.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work for extended periods at a desk using a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds if/when necessary.
• Routine use of telephone and email.

Benefits

We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your professional and personal well-being, including:

• 100% employer-covered medical benefits and HRA account
• Dental & vision plans
• PTO + 10 NYSE company holidays per year
• 401K with company match program
• Free onsite parking
• Company-provided laptop and required technology
• Access to an on-site gym (free of charge)
• Weekly carwash (at an additional cost)