Compliance Officer - Corporate Compliance

Baird; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baird in Milwaukee seeks a detail-oriented compliance professional to lead associate training, regulatory questionnaires, and disclosure requirements within Corporate Compliance. You’ll partner with colleagues across the firm to address inquiries and identify, investigate, and resolve regulatory risks.

This hybrid role offers three days in the Milwaukee office and two days remote, with collaborative problem solving, strong communication, and a service-oriented approach to regulatory obligations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of education and work experience.
• 3-5 years of compliance or financial services experience, broker-dealer and/or investment advisor preferred.
• SIE, Series 7, 24 preferred.
• Proficient with technology including Microsoft Office products (especially Word and Excel).
• Demonstrated ability to handle difficult situations with candor and professionalism across all levels of the organization, both verbal and written.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple groups and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, interprets, and analyzes higher risk and more complex associate requests, registrations and disclosures.
• Collaborate with Compliance Analytics Team, Business Process and IT team members to develop new workflows or implement process enhancements, oftentimes managing several project lanes at one time.
• Ensure associate training, attestation, registration and disclosure responsibilities are completed and documented in accordance with the firm’s policies and procedures by tracking progress of completion and following up on outstanding requirements, escalating when necessary.
• Monitor and report on associate disclosures. Identify business risks and recommend improvements.
• Provide assistance to associates regarding compliance issues, firm policies, procedures and industry regulations as they pertain to the Corporate Compliance function.
• Actively participate in, research and execute on ad-hoc projects led by the Corporate Compliance team.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative compliance professional to join our Corporate Compliance team. In this role, you will oversee key compliance processes related to associate training, regulatory questionnaires, and disclosure requirements while serving as a trusted advisor on firm policies, procedures, and regulatory obligations. You will work closely with associates and business partners across the organization to address compliance-related inquiries and support the identification, investigation, and resolution of potential compliance risks. This role requires strong knowledge of FINRA and SEC regulations, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to balance regulatory requirements with a service-oriented approach. This position offers flexibility with 3 days per week in our Milwaukee office and 2 days remote.

The Impact You’ll Make

• Reviews, interprets, and analyzes higher risk and more complex associate requests, registrations and disclosures.
• Collaborate with Compliance Analytics Team, Business Process and IT team members to develop new workflows or implement process enhancements, oftentimes managing several project lanes at one time.
• Ensure associate training, attestation, registration and disclosure responsibilities are completed and documented in accordance with the firm’s policies and procedures by tracking progress of completion and following up on outstanding requirements, escalating when necessary.
• Monitor and report on associate disclosures. Identify business risks and recommend improvements.
• Provide assistance to associates regarding compliance issues, firm policies, procedures and industry regulations as they pertain to the Corporate Compliance function.
• Actively participate in, research and execute on ad-hoc projects led by the Corporate Compliance team.

What You’ll Bring To Baird

• 3-5 years of compliance or financial services experience, broker-dealer and/or investment advisor preferred
• Prior Registrations experience preferred
• SIE, Series 7, 24 preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of education and work experience
• Proficient with technology including Microsoft Office products (especially Word and Excel)
• Exceptional organizational and work-flow management skills, with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to handle difficult situations with candor and professionalism across all levels of the organization, both verbal and written
• Ability to collaborate across multiple groups and manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Compensation And Benefits

• Compensation and bonus are commensurate with experience, performance and/or firm profitability
• You’ll have the opportunity to advance your career while enjoying our comprehensive benefits designed for your life, career and future.