Compliance Officer

CAIS; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid in-office (3 days)

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement plan

Generous PTO & parental leave

Job summary

CAIS, a leader in democratizing access to alternative investments, seeks an Associate/Senior Associate for its Legal and Compliance team in New York. You will manage FINRA registration, review employee trading, and oversee compliance systems, while supporting policy enhancements in a fast-moving environment.

The role requires 2–5 years in financial services compliance, FINRA Series 7 and 24 licenses, and strong communication and organizational abilities. Hybrid work with robust benefits awaits.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in a compliance role at a financial services firm with substantial knowledge of FINRA rules.
• Understanding of FINRA & SEC marketing/advertising rules; funds knowledge is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Series 7 and Series 24 licenses required.
• Strong communication, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop relationships and prioritize critical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Handle key FINRA registration and regulatory processes including Firm Gateway administration and Form U4/U5 filings.
• Administer employee compliance and personal trading activities, including pre-clearance and disclosures.
• Manage day-to-day operation of compliance systems and issue resolution.
• Conduct routine surveillance of electronic communications.
• Review marketing materials for regulatory compliance.
• Partner to enhance compliance framework as business/regulation evolves.
• Participate in branch examinations, policy testing, and due diligence reviews.
• Support strategic compliance initiatives and leadership directives.
• Maintain relationships across the organization to provide guidance.

Skills

FINRA rules knowledge

Oral communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

FINRA Series 7 license

FINRA Series 24 license

Job description

CAIS is the pioneer in democratizing access to and education about alternative investments for independent financial advisors, empowering them to engage and transact with leading asset managers on a massive scale through a wide variety of alternative investment products and technology solutions. CAIS provides financial advisors with a broad selection of alternative investment strategies, including hedge funds, private equity, private credit, real estate, digital assets, and structured notes. CAIS also delivers industry-leading technology, operational efficiency, and world-class client service throughout the pre-trade, trade, and post-trade experience. CAIS serves over 2,500 wealth management firms that support more than 65,000 financial advisors who oversee approximately $8.5 trillion in end-client assets.

CAIS is seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized, and proactive Associate or Senior Associate to join our Legal and Compliance team. This individual will play an important role in supporting and administering key elements of the core compliance program for CAIS Capital LLC, a FINRA-member broker-dealer.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who brings strong analytical and communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine interest in regulatory compliance. We are looking for someone who is comfortable taking ownership, navigating multiple priorities, and operating in a dynamic and evolving environment.

This is an opportunity to gain broad exposure to broker-dealer compliance, take meaningful ownership of core compliance functions, and make an immediate impact within the Legal and Compliance department of a growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Handling key FINRA registration and regulatory processes, including Firm Gateway administration, Form U4 and Form U5 filings, registration processing, miscellaneous regulatory filings, and monitoring of FINRA reports.
• Administering employee compliance and personal trading activities, including reviews of outside investment accounts, trade pre-clearance requests, outside business activities, disclosures, and employee attestations.
• Managing the day-to-day operation of compliance systems, effective administration, escalation, and resolution of compliance matters.
• Conducting routine surveillance and monitoring of electronic communications
• Supporting the review of marketing and communications materials for compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and firm policies.
• Partnering with the Compliance Team to enhance the company’s compliance framework, including the implementation of policies and procedures as the business and regulatory environment evolves.
• Participating in compliance oversight activities including, conducting branch office examinations, testing policies and procedures, and supporting compliance-related due diligence reviews.
• Supporting strategic and ad hoc compliance initiatives at the direction of the Chief Compliance Officer and broader Legal and Compliance leadership.
• Maintaining strong relationships across the organization, providing optimal compliance-related guidance and support to the business.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years + experience in a compliance role at a financial services firm with substantial knowledge of FINRA rules
• Understanding of FINRA & SEC marketing/advertising rules, and the day-to-day compliance affairs of public and private funds a plus
• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• FINRA Series 7 and Series 24 licenses (required)
• Exemplary oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to comfortably multi-task and meet deadlines
• Strong technical skills, excellent organizational skills, and strong follow-through mind-set
• Ability to work with colleagues to devise pragmatic and creative solutions, and to prioritize and focus on critical tasks that add value
• A natural ability to develop relationships, internally and externally

CAIS is consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work, and our culture is at the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where employees can be their most authentic self and feel inspired and supported to bring their voice forward to drive community, growth, and innovation. We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company/careers

CAIS’ compensation package includes a market competitive salary, a performance bonus, and exceptional benefits. If you are located in New York, New York, the base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $145,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set and level of experience.

CAIS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance, an employer matched retirement plan, wellness programs, and generous PTO and parental leave. Additionally, CAIS offers a hybrid three (3) day in-office model. For more information on our benefits and career opportunities, please visit our website: https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company/careers.

We use technology, including AI tools, to support parts of our recruitment process such as application screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communications. These tools are used to improve efficiency and consistency, but they do not replace human judgement. All hiring decisions are made by people, and we are committed to fair and unbiased assessment of every candidate.