Regulatory Counsel

Susquehanna International; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Susquehanna International seeks an experienced Attorney to join the Regulatory Counsel Team in its Bala Cynwyd, PA headquarters. You will advise on regulatory requirements for securities, commodities and swaps, and draft supervisory procedures while coordinating with regulators such as FINRA and the SEC.

The role requires a JD and at least 5 years in securities law or broker-dealer compliance, with strong analytical, research, and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in securities law, broker-dealer compliance, or a related regulatory role.
• Working knowledge of FINRA rules, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and related SEC regulations.
• Strong analytical, research, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.
• Juris Doctor written and oral communication will be essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise Susquehanna personnel about regulatory requirements regarding securities, commodities and swaps, particularly focused on matters related to trading and markets
• Assess new regulations and their impact on Susquehanna, advise staff, and assist in coordination with other members of the compliance department to implement and/or enhance existing framework
• Draft written supervisory procedures and other compliance documents
• Support responses to regulatory examinations, inquiries, and requests for information from FINRA, the SEC, and other regulators

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

FINRA rules

Securities Act

Written communication

Analytical skills

Research skills

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Overview

Susquehanna has an opportunity for an Attorney to join our Regulatory Counsel Team within our Compliance department in our Bala Cynwyd headquarters. This team provides legal and regulatory guidance to support the firm’s compliance program and interfaces directly with trading, technology, operations, and legal teams as well as with external regulators, market participants, and others.

In this role you will:

• Advise Susquehanna personnel about regulatory requirements regarding securities, commodities and swaps, particularly focused on matters related to trading and markets
• Assess new regulations and their impact on Susquehanna, advise staff, and assist in coordination with other members of the compliance department to implement and/or enhance existing framework
• Draft written supervisory procedures and other compliance documents
• Support responses to regulatory examinations, inquiries, and requests for information from FINRA, the SEC, and other regulators

What we’re looking for

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in securities law, broker-dealer compliance, or a related regulatory role (law firm, in-house, or regulator)
• Working knowledge of FINRA rules, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and related SEC regulations
• Strong analytical, research, and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently
• Juris Doctor

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