Mercury

Senior Compliance Risk Manager - Securities Compliance

Mercury$146K — $203K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in compliance, audit, or operations roles at a broker-dealer or RIA
  • Active FINRA Series 7 and 24 licenses
  • Familiarity with FINRA and SEC rules and frameworks
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity in regulatory contexts
  • Excellent documentation and organizational skills
  • Exceptional executive presence with senior leadership and regulators
  • Clear communicator and collaborative worker
  • Focus on continuous improvement in compliance functions

Responsibilities

  • Design and document the annual compliance testing program for the broker-dealer per FINRA regulations
  • Support the annual compliance testing program for the RIA according to SEC rules
  • Execute tests across broader compliance areas, including new product rollouts and identity theft prevention
  • Act as primary contact during regulatory examinations and manage data requests
  • Draft, update, and maintain the compliance policies and procedure inventory
  • Assist with regulatory reporting and entity maintenance filings
  • Collaborate with various teams to evaluate regulatory risks during product launches

Benefits

  • Equity options/RSUs
  • Highly competitive salary with regular updates based on industry data
  • Base salary adjustments based on experience and location
  • Inclusive work culture focused on continuous improvement and collaboration
Full Job Description
We9re hiring a Senior Compliance Risk Manager, Securities to help us continue this tradition: someone who can translate regulation into design, design into process, and process into enduring trust. The Senior Compliance Risk Manager will independently execute on our securities compliance and supervision program while driving high-quality oversight across regulated entities, marketing programs, and financial partnership projects. This role bridges tactical execution with strategic ownership, providing operational clarity and regulatory confidence in how Mercury builds and scales.

This role is well-suited for someone who thrives on execution, is energized by precision, and enjoys cross-functional problem-solving. The individual will be a key contributor across Mercury9s Compliance teams and part of a highly-collaborative environment. Responsibilities will span a wide range of areas, from conducting compliance testing and inspections, owning annual completion and certification of compliance reports, maintaining policy and procedure inventory, supporting regulatory investigations and examinations, licensing, surveillance, marketing, and regulatory filings. The role involves especially close coordination with licensed employees and stakeholders across Product, Marketing, Support, Legal, and Operations.

*Mercury is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group and Column N.A., Members FDIC.
As part of the journey, we would expect you to:
  • Design, execute, and document the annual compliance testing program for the broker-dealer in accordance with FINRA Rule 3110, including authoring the comprehensive FINRA Rule 3120 report detailing testing results, findings, and supervisory recommendations and coordinate the annual certification process to ensure timely completion
  • Support and document the annual compliance testing program for the RIA in accordance with SEC Rule 206(4)-7
  • Own and execute testing across broader compliance areas, including new product rollouts, annual Identity Theft Prevention Program testing, and Business Continuity Planning testing, and others as needed to ensure operational resilience across both the BD and RIA entities
  • Act as a key point of contact during regulatory examinations, investigations, or audits, which includes managing data requests, organizing and conducting quality assurance on document submissions, and support internal investigations to ensure timely, thorough, and accurate regulatory responses
  • Draft, update, and maintain the policies and procedures inventory on behalf of the BD and RIA entities, including the Written Supervisory Procedures and Compliance Manual and related policies across the enterprise to reflect regulatory updates, business evolution, and testing remediations
  • Assist with required regulatory reporting and entity maintenance filings including, but not limited to, Form BD, Form BR, Form ADV, Form CRS, and other state registration maintenance across both the BD and RIA entities
  • Partner with Product, Engineering, Operations, Legal, and other relevant teams to evaluate regulatory risk, licensing considerations, and compliance operational requirements during the design and launch of new products, features, and services
We believe a successful candidate will have the following qualities:
  • Have 5+ years of experience in compliance, audit, or operations roles at a broker-dealer or RIA
  • Hold active FINRA Series 7 and 24 licenses
  • Be familiar with core rules and frameworks including FINRA Rule 3110, Rule 2210, SEC Rule 206(4)-7, and SEC Marketing Rule
  • Be comfortable navigating ambiguity and applying regulatory concepts in evolving product or operational contexts
  • Have excellent documentation and organizational skills-you9ll need to write clearly and manage records that stand up to audit
  • Demonstrate exceptional executive presence , presenting comfortably and with high professional credibility to senior leadership, the Board of Directors, and regulators
  • Communicate clearly and enjoy working collaboratively to move things forward
  • Embrace continuous improvement across the Compliance function and be comfortable using and implementing AI tools to drive better and stronger processes
  • Bring clarity to ambiguity and structure to compliance program buildout
  • Balance precision and pragmatism to help the business scale responsibly

Total Rewards
The total rewards package at Mercury includes base salary, equity (stock options/RSUs), and benefits.

Our salary and equity ranges are highly competitive within the SaaS and fintech industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate9s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.

Our target new hire base salary ranges for this role are the following:

US employees in New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, or the San Francisco Bay Area:

$163,000-$203,800 USD

US employees outside of New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, or the San Francisco Bay Area:

$146,700-$183,400 USD

About Mercury

Mercury is a banking and financial services company that provides a range of products and services to individuals and businesses. Their offerings include checking and savings accounts, loans, credit cards, and investment services. The company was founded in 2000 and has since grown to become a leading player in the financial industry. Mercury's mission is to help people and businesses achieve their financial goals, and they are committed to providing excellent customer service and innovative solutions.
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