Director, PCG Compliance Testing

Raymond James; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Raymond James in New York seeks an experienced Compliance Testing Manager to oversee large, high-impact testing projects within Private Client Group. You will supervise testers, drive risk-based programs, and ensure controls align with SEC, FINRA, and SOX standards.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), at least ten years in compliance/regulatory fields, and five years of managerial experience in financial services. Hybrid work, with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of Compliance, Legal, Banking and/or regulatory experience in the financial services industry.
• Minimum five (5) years management experience within the financial services industry.

Responsibilities

• Supervises compliance tests by reviewing applicable regulations and firm policies/procedures, conducting interviews with key contacts, conducting test execution, identifying issues, and issuing final reports.
• Manages enhancements and changes to the Compliance Testing Framework and provides training and guidance to Compliance Testing associates on key risks, audit methodologies, and testing skills.
• Oversees multiple testing engagements concurrently from planning through reporting and produces quality deliverables.
• Collaborates across Compliance teams to maintain a risk-based Compliance Testing program in accordance with the program manual.
• Ensures the finalization of test issues and action plans, communicates test findings to management in the design and effectiveness of compliance controls.
• Identifies changes and assist with managing the execution of annual and quarterly updates to the testing plan.
• Possesses strong project management and interpersonal skills, makes sound decisions, exhibiting initiative and intuitive thinking.
• Coaches, trains, and mentors less experienced Compliance Specialists.
• Directs compliance associates including potentially assisting in the talent selection process. Reviews the policies, procedures, and test findings produced by other compliance associates.
• Ensures that compliance activities are commensurate with the level of risk being mitigated.
• Researches compliance program components. Makes risk-based recommendations to management using industry knowledge and subject matter expertise.
• Leads reporting of compliance assurance activities including program status, plans and activities to compliance and business management and relevant committees.
• Plays role of point of contact for all requests for assurance regulatory exams and internal audits.
• Prepares and delivers written and oral presentations to management.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with management.
• Uses communication skills to influence a wide range of internal audiences.
• Possess project management skills.

Skills

Compliance testing

Auditing

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

People management

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Description Summary

Under intermittent supervision, uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience in securities and/or the banking industry to ensure firm policies and procedures are designed and operating as intended and commensurate with the level of risk being mitigated. Oversees a team of testers performing large or multiple testing projects with significant scope and impact for the Private Client Group areas (i.e., PCG). Provides comprehensive solutions to vastly complex problems. Maintains extensive contact with internal customers to identify, research, analyze and resolve very complex issues. Must have knowledge of compliance testing or audit practices and a deep understanding of a control’s framework within a complex environment.

Job Description Summary

Under intermittent supervision, uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience in securities and/or the banking industry to ensure firm policies and procedures are designed and operating as intended and commensurate with the level of risk being mitigated. Oversees a team of testers performing large or multiple testing projects with significant scope and impact for the Private Client Group areas (i.e., PCG). Provides comprehensive solutions to vastly complex problems. Maintains extensive contact with internal customers to identify, research, analyze and resolve very complex issues. Must have knowledge of compliance testing or audit practices and a deep understanding of a control’s framework within a complex environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises compliance tests by reviewing applicable regulations and firm policies/procedures, conducting interviews with key contacts, conducting test execution, identifying issues, and issuing final reports.
• Manages enhancements and changes to the Compliance Testing Framework and provides training and guidance to Compliance Testing associates on key risks, audit methodologies, and testing skills.
• Oversees multiple testing engagements concurrently from planning through reporting and produces quality deliverables.
• Collaborates across Compliance teams to maintain a risk-based Compliance Testing program in accordance with the program manual.
• Ensures the finalization of test issues and action plans, communicates test findings to management in the design and effectiveness of compliance controls.
• Identifies changes and assist with managing the execution of annual and quarterly updates to the testing plan.
• Possesses strong project management and interpersonal skills, makes sound decisions, exhibiting initiative and intuitive thinking.
• Coaches, trains, and mentors less experienced Compliance Specialists.
• Directs compliance associates including potentially assisting in the talent selection process. Reviews the policies, procedures, and test findings produced by other compliance associates.
• Ensures that compliance activities are commensurate with the level of risk being mitigated.
• Researches compliance program components. Makes risk-based recommendations to management using industry knowledge and subject matter expertise.
• Leads reporting of compliance assurance activities including program status, plans and activities to compliance and business management and relevant committees.
• Plays role of point of contact for all requests for assurance regulatory exams and internal audits.
• Prepares and delivers written and oral presentations to management.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with management.
• Uses communication skills to influence a wide range of internal audiences.
• Possess project management skills.

Advanced knowledge of:

• Concepts, practices, and procedures of securities industry compliance.
• Rules and regulations of the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC); Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA); and state securities regulatory agencies.
• Section 404 of the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002.
• Financial markets and products.
• Investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry.

Advanced Skill In

• Planning and scheduling work to meet regulatory organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Investigating compliances issues and irregularities.
• Making rule‑based and analytical decisions.
• Identifying and applying appropriate compliance procedures and tests.
• Written and verbal communications skills sufficient to professionally address a wide and varied audience both internally and externally.
• Preparing oral and/or written reports.
• Project management skills and experience sufficient to successfully complete long and short‑term projects.
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software application to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, spreadsheets, and databases.

Ability To

• Work under pressure on multiple tasks concurrently, manage those delegated; and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced work environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
• Attention to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation.
• Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels to accomplish objectives.
• Establish and communicate clear directions and priorities.
• Gather information, identify linkages and trends, and apply findings to operations.
• Maintain currency in laws, rules and regulations related to compliance in assigned functional area (s).
• Plan, assign, monitor, review, evaluate and lead the work of others, coach, and mentor others.
• Manage all levels of associates, including technical, professional, clerical, administrative and supervisory associates.
• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment to resolve problem.

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A./B.S.) in a related discipline required with a Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of ten (10) years of Compliance, Legal, Banking and/or regulatory experience in the financial services industry.
• Minimum five (5) years management experience within the financial services industry.

~or~

• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.

Licenses/Certifications

• None Required.
• Additional licenses/certifications demonstrating the candidate’s knowledge/expertise in industry regulation and concepts preferred.

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.

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