Job DescriptionThe position is responsible for the reviewing certain correspondent activity and supervision of Prime Brokerage and Professional Trading clients. The position conducts periodic due diligence reviews (tock deposits, ongoing correspondent due diligence, etc.), assess the impact of potential and enacted regulatory changes, and provides compliance recommendations as appropriate.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:- Supervises Prime Brokerage and monitoring of clearing activity
- Reviews receipt of low priced securities for correspondent clients
- Provides regulatory oversight by monitoring division CAT/CAIS filings and reports and assists with resolution of rejections
- Monitors Large Trader activity and sends appropriate notices
- Provides ongoing correspondent due diligence reviews
- Reviews existing and emerging regulations, standards and/or guidance updates and makes recommendations to management on services to assist correspondents
- Drafts new and provides updates to division WSPs and reviews desk procedures to ensure compliance with the Firm's WSPs
- Performs other duties as required and assigned
Experience and Skills- 5+ Years of relative experience
- FINRA Series 7, 63/66, 24 requires
- FINRA Series 57, 9/10 preferred
- Knowledge of CAIS/CAT, Microcap Securities, Trade Reporting, Clearance/Settlement, DMA, Large Trader Rules, Restricted/Control securities, and Prime Brokerage
- Experience and understanding of broker-dealer operations and rules as they relate to fully disclosed broker-dealers and clearing firm responsibilities
- Experience in compliance-related or audit area
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively across various departments and levels of the organization
- Highly organized and able to multi-task and manage multiple projects and competing priorities without sacrificing accuracy or efficiency
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
Job BenefitsAs part of our overall compensation package, Wedbush Securities offers an array of diverse benefits to all our colleagues. We believe that providing competitive benefit options yields the advantageous reward of establishing a healthy and inclusive foundational work culture.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple health plan options for you and your family
- Health Savings Account with company-sponsored contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) traditional and dependent care
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
- 401(k) plan with discretionary, competitive company matching and profit-sharing contributions
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
- 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
- 2 weeks of Paid Sick Time (may vary by location)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Charitable Donation Matching Contributions
- Paid Leave (Parental Bonding, Military, Jury Duty, Volunteer Time Off, Disability, etc.)
- FINRA License Sponsorship
- Travel & Employee Assistance and Employee Discount Programs
The reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic location. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $90,000 to $140,000. Colleagues may be eligible for additional, discretionary incentive compensation based on the colleague's and the firm's performance. Decisions regarding compensation are determined on a case-by-case basis and are dependent on a variety of factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
